Theory of Gaming

Theory of Gaming


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Theory of Gaming Podcast Episode 18
December 10, 2014

Theory of Gaming Podcast hosts Nick Olsen and Josh Snyder discuss the slew of recent new game announcements as well as what developers can and should do to ensure saving in games is a seamless experience for players. Theory of Gamings podcast theme song

Theory of Gaming Podcast Episode 17
November 26, 2014

Theory of Gaming Podcast hosts Nick Olsen and Josh Snyder spend an hour discussing where the F.E.A.R. franchise lost its way after an opening game which held so much promise. Theory of Gamings podcast theme song was written and played by Michael Andreen

Theory of Gaming Podcast Episode 16
November 12, 2014

Theory of Gaming Podcast hosts Nick Olsen and Josh Snyder spend an hour discussing how Nintendo has garnered such loyalty while other developers, publishers, console makers and industry titans have struggled to establish a similar following. Theory of G

Theory of Gaming Podcast Episode 15
October 29, 2014

Theory of Gaming Podcast hosts Nick Olsen and Josh Snyder are joined by author Bill Henning in a Halloween-themed episode discuss the state of the survival horror genre. In the second half, the trio continue the spooky theme when they discuss The Walki

Theory of Gaming Podcast Episode 14
October 22, 2014

Theory of Gaming Podcast hosts Nick Olsen and Josh Snyder discuss the recent re-release of SimCity 4 Deluxe from Aspyr on the Mac including how the 11-year-old game has managed to remain fresh. In the second half, the hosts discuss Super Smash Bros. 3DS

Theory of Gaming Podcast Episode 13
October 08, 2014

Theory of Gaming Podcast hosts Nick Olsen and Josh Snyder return after a brief hiatus to discuss the benefits and problems associated with marrying genres within games including Velocity 2X and Road Not Taken. Next, the hosts discuss Deadlight, a platfo

Theory of Gaming Podcast Episode 12
July 28, 2014

Theory of Gaming Podcast hosts Nick Olsen and Josh Snyder discuss the finale of The Wolf Among Us including a wrap up of the season, how Telltale answered lingering questions, and how theyre such effective storytellers. In the second half, the hosts dis

Theory of Gaming Podcast Episode 11
July 14, 2014

Theory of Gaming Podcast hosts Nick Olsen and Josh Snyder welcome Michel Andreen, a doctoral candidate working in games studies, who has provided sound, music, and design for a number of small independent projects and contest submissions, to discuss rec

Theory of Gaming Podcast Episode 10
July 01, 2014

Theory of Gaming Podcast hosts Nick Olsen and Josh Snyder discuss how developer feedback to recent essays about the lack of innovation and the gaming industry and how greater adoption of an episodic approach could impact the industry. They also discuss

Theory of Gaming Podcast Episode 9
May 19, 2014

Theory of Gaming Podcast hosts Nick Olsen and Josh Snyder discuss how Telltale has taken The Wolf Among Us to new heights through immersive storytelling and gameplay. In the second half, the hosts discuss how asymmetrical gameplay can be a boon to the g