In this episode, Connor and Kat King examine how losing in Hades is transformed into a mechanic that furthers the one-more-run mentality of roguelikes and lessens the blow of defeat with incentives and rewards.

Connor Wolf (host): https://www.connorwolf.com/

Kat King (guest): https://www.katkingdesign.com/

In this episode, Connor and Paris talk about how the Outer Wilds uses learning as a mechanic to teach the player naturally.

Host: Connor Wolf, https://www.connorwolf.com/

Guest: Paris Geis, https://twitter.com/geisworks

In this episode, Connor and Brennan examine how aiming and shooting tie compliment the other mechanics of Resident Evil 4.

Host: Connor Wolf, www.connorwolf.com

Guest: Brennan Schultz, www.brennanschultz.com

Editor's Note:

Apologies for the poor audio quality! I've recently picked up a new microphone and was learning how to use it when this was recorded.

Connor and Miria Suriano delve into the Skill Check mechanic of Disco Elysium, and talk about how random chance can give way to unique player experience.

Host: Connor Wolf, www.connorwolf.com

Guest: Miria Suriano, https://davidsuriano1.wixsite.com/portfolio

Connor and Jake Hyland explore how floating in the Kirby Franchise ties together combat, copy abilities, and level design.

Host: Connor Wolf, www.connorwolf.com

Guest: Jake Hyland, https://jakehyland001.wixsite.com/website