• 64 - The Future of Games (and Panic Mode)
    Feb 14 2021

    It’s been a strange time for games and the games industry. This week we talk about where we see game design going moving forward and discuss the future of The Panic Mode Podcast.

    Website: panicmode.net

    Twitter: twitter.com/panicmodedotnet

    Facebook: fb.me/panicmodedotnet

    Medium: medium.com/panicmode

    YouTube: tinyurl.com/panicmode

    Show Notes:

    The Future of Panic Mode:

    https://www.panicmode.net/articles/the-future-of-panic-mode

    Game Theory - Video Games Will Never be the Same:

    https://youtu.be/ifai1WJJ8Z0

    Kotaku - The Secret To The Success Of Bastion, Pyre, And Hades:

    https://bit.ly/2LJDeye

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    21 mins
  • 63 - Cognitive Narrative Design with Katarina Gyllenbäck
    Jan 31 2021

    This week we welcome narrative designer Katarina Gyllenbäck to share her expertise on how cognitive-based story creation can be used to create meaningful and engaging interactive experiences.

    Website: panicmode.net

    Twitter: twitter.com/panicmodedotnet

    Facebook: fb.me/panicmodedotnet

    Medium: medium.com/panicmode

    YouTube: tinyurl.com/panicmode

    Show Notes:

    Katarina Gyllenbäck:

    katarinagyllenback.com

    twitter.com/gyllenback

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    36 mins
  • 62 - Blockchain in Game Design with Chris Wood
    Jan 17 2021

    Chris Wood returns to the show to share his insights on blockchain in game design. And yes, it does in fact have more applications than just safer microtransactions :0

    Website: panicmode.net

    Twitter: twitter.com/panicmodedotnet

    Facebook: fb.me/panicmodedotnet

    Medium: medium.com/panicmode

    YouTube: tinyurl.com/panicmode

    Show Notes:

    Chris Wood:

    twitter.com/ChrisWood1821

    Millennials in China Podcast: 

    www.millennialsinchina.com

    Blockchain Narrative Paper: 

    https://bit.ly/3i3ksxG

    Extra Credits - Blockchain Games:

    https://youtu.be/ywvTIM_eOVI

    Infinite Fleet:

    www.infinitefleet.com

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    28 mins
  • 61 - Gamification in Education with Scott Hebert
    Jan 3 2021

    This week we welcome Scott Hebert to the show to share his insights on gamification in education. Scott is a teacher, author, and an intrepid pioneer committed to reimagining teaching in the 21st Century.

    Website: panicmode.net

    Twitter: twitter.com/panicmodedotnet

    Facebook: fb.me/panicmodedotnet

    Medium: medium.com/panicmode

    YouTube: tinyurl.com/panicmode

    Show Notes:

    Scott Hebert:

    www.mrhebert.org

    twitter.com/MrHebertPE

    facebook.com/thegamificationguy

    youtube.com/masterheebs

    Scott Hebert - The Power of Gamification in Education:

    https://youtu.be/mOssYTimQwM

    Scott Hebert - Press Start to Begin:

    https://amzn.to/33QNevz

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    46 mins
  • 60 - 2020 in Review
    Dec 20 2020

    For our last show of the year, we take a look back at what 2020 will be remembered for in game design and development, as well as a recap of the Game Awards.

    Website: panicmode.net

    Twitter: twitter.com/panicmodedotnet

    Facebook: fb.me/panicmodedotnet

    Medium: medium.com/panicmode

    YouTube: tinyurl.com/panicmode

    Show Notes:

    Mark Brown - How Accessible Were This Year’s Games?

    https://youtu.be/RWQcuBigOj0

    Kotaku - The Secret To The Success Of Hades:

    https://bit.ly/2WA8TE4

    Playstation 9 Commercial:

    https://youtu.be/rv9_AlimsiQ

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    24 mins
  • 59 - Realism in Game Design
    Dec 6 2020

    With video games reaching photorealistic levels of graphical fidelity, the way we think about realism in game design is beginning to change. This week, Aidan goes over his heuristics on designing for realism in video games.

    Website: panicmode.net

    Twitter: twitter.com/panicmodedotnet

    Facebook: fb.me/panicmodedotnet

    Medium: medium.com/panicmode

    YouTube: tinyurl.com/panicmode

    Show Notes:

    WIRED - The New 'Demon's Souls' Remake Tries Too Hard to Be Realistic:

    https://bit.ly/3qtwRyH

    WIRED - How Video Games Are Saving Those Who Served:

    https://bit.ly/2VL2DZH

    Music:

    Ambient by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

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    16 mins
  • 58 - The History of Mobile Games
    Nov 22 2020

    Mobile games dominate the modern industry landscape. This week we explore the technologies that have powered or continue to power the genre, as well as the games that have come to define it.

    Website: panicmode.net

    Twitter: twitter.com/panicmodedotnet

    Facebook: fb.me/panicmodedotnet

    Medium: medium.com/panicmode

    Youtube: tinyurl.com/panicmode

    Show Notes:

    Wired: - How the iPhone Blew Up the Wireless Industry:

    https://bit.ly/3kM8t7q

    BBC - Japan leads mobile game craze:

    https://bbc.in/2Kmez1E

    Pocket Gamer - A Brief History of Mobile Games:

    https://bit.ly/2UUOwR7

    History of Mobile Games:

    https://bit.ly/2UNUu6p

    Cragstan Periscope-Firing Range:

    https://bit.ly/3pGMjHh

    Mattel's Auto Race:

    https://bit.ly/3pGMbYj

    Music:

    Pookatoria and Friends by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

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    17 mins
  • 57 - Speedrunning in Game Design
    Nov 8 2020

    Designing games for speedrunning is something of a novelty. But as we discuss this week on the show, it’s well worth considering.

    Website: panicmode.net

    Twitter: twitter.com/panicmodedotnet

    Facebook: fb.me/panicmodedotnet

    Medium: medium.com/panicmode

    Youtube: tinyurl.com/panicmode

    Show Notes:

    Panic Mode - Learning to Speedrun Ghostrunner - Episode 1:

    https://youtu.be/kg62o0a8A48

    Snoman Gaming - Good Game Design - Speedrunning:

    https://youtu.be/AecPaV5GBIk

    Gamasutra -  6 ways to make your game more appealing to speedrunners:

    https://bit.ly/32k4p7Q

    Summoning Salt:

    https://www.youtube.com/c/SummoningSalt

    IGN - Game Developers React to Speedruns:

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLraFbwCoisJA6eO7VSWtUqLaIFBQq4PCv

    Kotaku - How to Start Speedrunning:

    https://bit.ly/36bd79x

    Wii Fit Speedrun:

    https://youtu.be/zHE9l7r0DzA

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    25 mins