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Game Design Zen

Summary: What happens at the intersection of game design, life, and the pursuit of excellence? Game Design Zen is your #1 resource for the science, art, and business of developing better games. Whether you are just getting started in this crazy business, or have the wisdom that comes from weathering the storms, there is always room to level up. Curtiss Murphy : Your host is a seasoned veteran with over 12 years in the gaming industry, spanning AAA, Indy, and military training games. He is an award winning speaker, author, and game designer. He presents with a unique blend of energy, science, and stories that have earned him invitations to conferences across the country. He gives the yearly keynote at the National Science Foundation Edugaming workshop, has decades of development experience, and is widely recognized as a thought leader in serious games. He is a speaker, consultant, and game designer. Join the conversation as we travel the path of game design, life, and the pursuit of excellence! http://www.gamedesignzen.com Topics : Game Design, Flow, Paradox of Choice, Simplicity, User Interface Design, Player Perspective, Goals, Feedback, Monetization, Free to Play, Premium, Team Dynamics, Communication, Mindset, Software Engineering, AAA, Indy, Serious Games, Retention, Addiction, Game Loops, Mechanics, Getting a Job, Story, and Mystery Box.

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 021 : To Purple Cow or Not to Purple Cow? That is the Question | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:53

(Some information was lost. Someone keeps hacking the site. Apologies, I think) So he asked, “Are you still a fan of the Purple Cow?” Game dev students were asking the same question, from Virginia to Detroit. It’s a simple question, … Continue reading →

 020 : How Do You Do It? Three Tips for Getting Things Done | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:43

(Why do people hack educational podcasts? I cannot imagine) Years ago, my boss asked, “How do you get all that stuff done?” Then, last week, my friend asked a similar question. And I realized, I didn’t have an answer. So … Continue reading →

 19 : Breaking My Own Rule! On Steam, Greenlight, and Overcoming Fear | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:24

I broke my own rule! A few weeks ago, I shared a project I was working on, before it was really ready. And after that, I kept putting off creating the video that I needed to get my project on … Continue reading →

 18 : Becoming Indie – On Starting A Business | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:52

What about the business? Kenzai asked what it meant to start a business. So, this episode goes zen – covering everything from becoming an indie, to money, to products. It even discusses why you need a Purple Cow. NOW AVAILABLE ON YouTube! Kenzai’s Challenge (00:35) My Journey To … Continue reading →

 017 : Three Things You Need To Know! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:59

What must you know? At a recent game challenge, I met Matt Trobbiani, the creator of HackNet. After I got to know him, I thought it’d be fun to invite him on as a guest. To ensure that Game Design Zen … Continue reading →

 16 : Season 2 – Battle Royale – Jonathan Blow vs Brett Victor | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:43

Ready for SEASON TWO?!? It’s a new year, with exciting changes in the works. To kick it off, let’s start with two giants! They’re at odds. The Indie giant, Jonathan Blow, argues that simpler is better, in almost all cases. Design … Continue reading →

 015 : Failure, Taste, and the Closet Star Wars Geek – the Season 1 Finale | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:42

What about failure? Your greatest ideas don’t live up to your expectations. You haven’t conquered the world. And yet, as Ira Glass says, your taste is killer. This is the season one finale of Game Design Zen – you won’t … Continue reading →

 014 : Because … Fallout 4! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:28

Game Design Zen : Episode 014 Fallout 4?! Some predicted – game of the century. Some predicted – not my cup of tea. And for some, like me, it was our first exposure to the Fallout franchise. I didn’t know what to … Continue reading →

 013 : Her Unexpected Gift! A Father’s Path To Gratitude – Happy Thanksgiving! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:10

Game Design Zen : Episode 013 I’ve been struggling to tell a story. Weeks of nights staring at the ceiling with ideas swirling in my head. It demanded to be told. Until finally, today, I did the whole thing in … Continue reading →

 012 : A Recipe for Simplicity? Rock Band 4, Civilization, and Bushnell’s Law | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:52

Game Design Zen : Episode 012 I’d waited months for Rock Band 4 to arrive. And when it did, the guitar didn’t work! Find out what happens as we explore the recipe for Simplicity in games. Rock Band 4 (01:00) … Continue reading →

 011 : League of Legends vs Heroes of the Storm! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:11

Game Design Zen : Episode 011 Who will win? We’re just days away from seeing if SKT will once away be crowned champs as they take on new comers, Koo Tigers. So with eyes turned toward Korea, let’s have our own battle – League of … Continue reading →

 010 : “Truly Unique” – An Open Response to a Crazy Letter | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:55

Game Design Zen : Episode 010 It never fails. I’m chatting with friends when I stumble across the Newbie Letter. It’s full of wild ideas, crazy ambitions, and most telling, the 5-year plan for a game that is ‘truly unique’. This … Continue reading →

 009 : What Is A Game? I’ve Got The Story – Not Sure What’s Next | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:59

Game Design Zen : Episode 009 What Now? I’ve got a great story, set in a far-distant future. Not sure what to do next. As crazy as it sounds, this happens sometimes. This episode explores what a game is to … Continue reading →

 008 : Total Biscuit, Motivation, and the Indiepocalypse – The Experience | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:05

Game Design Zen : Episode 008 What do Total Biscuit, Motivation, and the Indiepocalypse have in common? Even after 2 years, I hadn’t picked up a next gen console. Until this one, specific game was announced. $750 later it was … Continue reading →

 007 : Not Your Average Joe – Difficulty, Engagement, and Cookie Clicker | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:42

Game Design Zen : Episode 007 Joe challenged me, “balanced difficulty is missing the mark.” And then, he pointed to games like Farmville, city simulators, and Cookie Clicker. He had some good points. He is not your average Joe. Joe’s … Continue reading →

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