Episode 26 – Fun Theory discussion w/ my friend Eric Garcia

04/03/13 • -1 min

This entire episode is dedicated to my Fun Theory and where I’m at with it. My Friend Dr. Eric Garcia and I discuss how much engagement is too much, how safety is important in an experience and we try and narrow done what fun is. In a related subject, we also dive into the subject of what happiness is. Here is the official site of the psychotherapist that I referenced in the interview: Richard Carlson's website Here is an example of a nice amount of polish/feedback: Marvel VS Capcom 3 polish Here is a android app I released recently, check it out: Jungle Jackpot Slots I started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast! DONATE!

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Episode 25 –Author of Been There, Done That, Rick Bassman

I talk a little about my updated fun theory and then I interview Rick Bassman who is writing a book about his life and experiences. Rick was the owner of the wrestling school I went to, he was also an NFL agent, movie producer, and lots more. It’s a very inspirational and motivating story about taking risks, and he’s got a Kickstarter out there to help tell it. Check out his Kickstarter page here: Been There, Done That, Kickstarter Check out his website here: Rickbassman.com I started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast! DONATE!

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Episode 27 – Writer/Director Lauren Ludwig

Lauren and I talk about the creative and development challenges of producing a stage/movie project and how they correlate to video game development. We touch on almost every topic possible from gamification, to creating and finishing ideas to why some people’s careers take off and others’ don’t. It’s a really fun and interesting interview. Before the interview I talk a little about beginner game design decisions and how to make a good design choice. Here is the official site of Lauren Ludwig: Lauren Ludwig's site Here is the site of the comedy show she regularly directs: Lost Moon Radio I started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast! DONATE!!!!