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  • 021 : To Purple Cow or Not to Purple Cow? That is the Question

    February 27, 2016 · 27 min

    (Some information was lost. Someone keeps hacking the site. Apologies, I think) So he asked, “Are you still a fan of the Purple Cow?” Game dev students were asking the same question, from Virginia to Detroit. It’s a simple question…

  • 020 : How Do You Do It? Three Tips for Getting Things Done

    February 22, 2016 · 40 min

    (Why do people hack educational podcasts? I cannot imagine) Years ago, my boss asked, “How do you get all that stuff done?” Then, last week, my friend asked a similar question. And I realized, I didn’t have an answer. So I thought about…

  • 19 : Breaking My Own Rule! On Steam, Greenlight, and Overcoming Fear

    February 13, 2016 · 24 min

    I broke my own rule! A few weeks ago, I shared a project I was working on, before it was really ready. And after that, I kept putting off creating the video that I needed to get my project on Steam. Week after week, I did nothing, because…

  • 18 : Becoming Indie – On Starting A Business

    February 6, 2016 · 25 min

    What about the business? Kenzai asked what it meant to start a business. So, this episode goes zen – covering everything from becoming an indie, to money, to products. It even discusses why you need a Purple Cow. NOW AVAILABLE ON…

  • 017 : Three Things You Need To Know!

    January 25, 2016 · 31 min

    What must you know? At a recent game challenge, I met Matt Trobbiani, the creator of HackNet. After I got to know him, I thought itâ€d be fun to invite him on as a guest. To ensure that Game Design Zen stays zen, I recorded this for him…

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  • 16 : Season 2 – Battle Royale – Jonathan Blow vs Brett Victor

    January 17, 2016 · 30 min

    Ready for SEASON TWO?!? It’s a new year, with exciting changes in the works. To kick it off, let’s start with two giants! Theyâ€re at odds. The Indie giant, Jonathan Blow, argues that simpler is better, in almost all cases. Design guru…

  • 015 : Failure, Taste, and the Closet Star Wars Geek – the Season 1 Finale

    December 15, 2015 · 30 min

    What about failure? Your greatest ideas donâ€t live up to your expectations. You havenâ€t conquered the world. And yet, as Ira Glass says, your taste is killer. This is the season one finale of Game Design Zen – you wonâ€t want to miss…

  • 014 : Because … Fallout 4!

    December 8, 2015 · 33 min

    Game Design Zen : Episode 014 Fallout 4?! Some predicted – game of the century. Some predicted – not my cup of tea. And for some, like me, it was our first exposure to the Fallout franchise. I didnâ€t know what to expect. Now, fifty…

  • 013 : Her Unexpected Gift! A Father’s Path To Gratitude – Happy Thanksgiving!

    November 19, 2015 · 41 min

    Game Design Zen : Episode 013 Iâ€ve been struggling to tell a story. Weeks of nights staring at the ceiling with ideas swirling in my head. It demanded to be told. Until finally, today, I did the whole thing in one take. This special…

  • 012 : A Recipe for Simplicity? Rock Band 4, Civilization, and Bushnell’s Law

    November 9, 2015 · 31 min

    Game Design Zen : Episode 012 I’d waited months for Rock Band 4 to arrive. And when it did, the guitar didn’t work! Find out what happens as we explore the recipe for Simplicity in games. Rock Band 4 (01:00) Ikea Effect – Dan Ariely…

  • 011 : League of Legends vs Heroes of the Storm!

    October 28, 2015 · 33 min

    Game Design Zen : Episode 011 Who will win? We’re just days away from seeing if SKT will once away be crowned champs as they take on new comers, Koo Tigers. So with eyes turned toward Korea, let’s have our own battle - League of…

  • 010 : “Truly Unique” – An Open Response to a Crazy Letter

    October 25, 2015 · 31 min

    Game Design Zen : Episode 010 It never fails. Iâ€m chatting with friends when I stumble across the Newbie Letter. Itâ€s full of wild ideas, crazy ambitions, and most telling, the 5-year plan for a game that is ‘truly unique’. This…

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Games, Life, and Pursuit of Excellence