Gameplay
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Stories about video games and the virtual worlds that power culture and community.
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The Real You
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10/14/20 • 30 min
Video games allow us to embody different people and inhabit other worlds. But when you can't be your true self in the real world, exploring virtual ones takes on even greater importance. For transgender people, like Jessica Janiuk, games are a safe space for escapism and discovery, and provide empowerment to embrace the real you.
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10/14/20 • 30 min
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Firewatch
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02/02/22 • 31 min
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In 2016, indie studio Campo Santo released their debut title, the narrative adventure game Firewatch. Set in a national forest in the Wyoming wilderness, you play as a fire lookout named Henry. The game beautifully portrays the isolation of the wild, and Henry’s only source of human connection is the voice of his supervisor, Delilah, over a walkie-talkie. In this episode, writer Sean Vanaman and composer/writer Chris Remo revisit the development of Firewatch, in which every aspect of the game was built on the fly.
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02/02/22 • 31 min
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Autcraft
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01/06/21 • 35 min
Minecraft is one of the highest selling games of all time, and the blocky, 8-bit sandbox is especially popular with kids, due to the freedom its gameplay offers. But for children with Autism, that freedom is often challenged when playing online, where bullies and trolls are a barrier in their experience. This was a problem that Stuart Duncan set out to solve, creating a dedicated Minecraft server for Autistic kids and their families.
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01/06/21 • 35 min
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Addiction
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11/25/20 • 52 min
For most of us, games are a fun hobby. But for some people, they can be genuinely problematic. Cam Adair struggled with gaming addiction for ten years, until he hit rock bottom. Now he's working to ensure compassion and support is available for others like him, in a community where addiction is often overlooked or misunderstood.
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If this story brought up any issues for you, help is available:
Australia:
• Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au
• Call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or visit kidshelpline.com.au
United States:
• Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 1-800-273-8255 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org
• Message the Crisis Text Line on 741741 or visit crisistextline.org
Canada:
• Call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service on 18334564566 or visit crisisservicescanada.ca
• Call the Kids Help Phone on 1-800-668-6868 or visit kidshelpphone.ca
United Kingdom:
• Call Samaritans on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org
• Text Shout on 85258 or visit giveusashout.org
For additional countries, visit suicidestop.com
11/25/20 • 52 min
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NBA Jam
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03/17/21 • 53 min
5.0
In 1993, Midway released the game-changing arcade basketball title, NBA Jam. At the height of Michael Jordan mania and the NBA’s rise to global popularity, Jam was a defining sports game of the era. In this episode, lead designer Mark Turmell, along with author Reyan Ali and other Midway names, take you back to the arcade to learn how the $1 billion basketball hit swept the world.
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03/17/21 • 53 min
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Up, Down, Left, Right
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09/30/20 • 32 min
Which game controller is your favourite? Which gamepad is the worst? You probably already know your answer to both of these questions. It’s a very personal thing, because controllers are central to our overall playing experience. And yet, designers are tasked with creating a controller that needs to appeal to everyone. Impossible. While gamepads have evolved a lot over the years, one particular innovation has remained constant. It started with a simple design solution, that subsequently changed the entire video game industry.
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09/30/20 • 32 min
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The Afro Hair Library
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04/14/21 • 51 min
Computer-generated imagery and the algorithms that drive them are the technological breakthroughs that have seen our world recreated in digital form. But when it comes to representing humans, these advancements have predominantly refined the depictions white people. Across games and digital media, the standard models for rendering features like skin and hair have been developed and perfected over decades, and are all geared towards, young, white skin and straight hair. Now, a new 3D database is seeking to address the lack of thoughtful representation of Blackness in games.
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04/14/21 • 51 min
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Culture, Remixed
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02/17/21 • 35 min
Video games are not just for entertainment. They can also be a powerful tool for education, especially when combined with immersive technologies like virtual reality. Experiential learning is at the core of many indigenous cultures, including Torres Strait Islanders, which led Rhett Loban to create a one-of-a-kind VR game that captures his peoples traditions and customs in a whole new way.
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Guardian article: I turned my Torres Strait Islander culture into a video game
02/17/21 • 35 min
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Ring Fit Adventure
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12/09/20 • 41 min
For as long as video games have been criticised for their sedentary nature, developers have sought to get players off the couch, encouraging physical movement through fitness style games. From the Power Pad to Wii Fit, Nintendo have been a leader in 'exergaming', but these experiences often feel more like gimmicks than serious workouts. In 2019, the introduction of Ring Fit Adventure looked to change that.
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12/09/20 • 41 min
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Mind Games
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06/23/21 • 44 min
For all the negative coverage and misrepresentation that video games receive, the reality is very different. For most of us, games are a hugely positive influence on our lives, particularly for our mental health and wellbeing. This episode, we dispel the myths around the psychology of games, and we hear from two people who use games as a coping strategy to manage anxiety and depression.
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If this episode brought up any issues for you, help is available. Visit checkpointorg.com for global mental health services.
06/23/21 • 44 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Gameplay have?
Gameplay currently has 38 episodes available.
What topics does Gameplay cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Games, Podcasts and Video Games.
What is the most popular episode on Gameplay?
The episode title 'The Real You' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Gameplay?
The average episode length on Gameplay is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of Gameplay released?
Episodes of Gameplay are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Gameplay?
The first episode of Gameplay was released on Sep 14, 2020.
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