It’s Episode 23 with Spencer and Karratti, and we’ve got returning guest Adam Hunter and first-time guest Jake Muehle in to talk about the PR fiasco surrounding EA’s SimCity release last week. We also discuss opinions about Anita Sarkeesian and her first video in the “Tropes Vs Women In Video Games” series, (you know, because being four guys definitely qualifies us as experts in that. <grin>) As well, we talk about the new Boy Scout Game Design merit badge, and discuss the wider effects that game design may have in breaking away from some of the “traditional” ways of thinking about learning in school, the workplace, and beyond.

As always, we were a little all over the place, but we absolutely love our listeners. We’d love to hear more from you guys! If you like/dislike/disagree/cheer about/love/hate our discussions, or would even just like a shout out, please feel free to jot us a comment, or go ahead and send us an email at gamedevconfess@gmail.com!

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Example Article Explaining Recent SimCity Woes – The Escapist

Randy Pitchford – Borderlands 2 Level Cap Increase – Venture Beat

Harris Interactive – America’s Most Trusted Brands

Official Disney Princess Site

Damsel in Distress (Part 1) Tropes vs Women

How Games Can Change the World – Jane McGonigal on Radio West

Boy Scouts of America – Game Design Merit Badge

The Pudding Prince of Frequent-Flyer Miles – Time Magazine

Sissy’s Magical Ponycorn Adventure

Fundamentals of Game Design – Ernest Adams – Amazon

Waco Resurrection Trailer – YouTube