Summary: Learn more about this episode, other episodes, and the rest of the show at www.TheCuriousGamer.org Why do we play video games (or why don’t we)? Are they unique, enriching experiences, or simply a waste of time? Are they simply a form of entertainment, or can they be used to build relationships, learn new skills, or simply experience a new form of joy? That’s what I seek to discover and articulate with this show. Join me in my journey through The Curious Gamer, and we’ll unpack the culture, design, and joys of video games, whether you already enjoy games, or have yet to give them a chance.CREDITS This episode was written, recorded, and produced by me. I do not own the rights to any of the audio clips from games and interviews used in this episode. These audio clips are utilized under the “Fair Use” doctrine, which stipulates that you may use copyrighted material without permission from the creators, provided that it is used for fact-based and research-oriented purposes, which is a format that The Curious Gamer abides by.SUBSCRIBE — YOUTUBE, ITUNES, MEDIUM All episodes of The Curious Gamer are posted on YouTube, as an audio podcast, or collected with a script here on Medium. To make sure you never miss an episode, you can subscribe to the YouTube Channel, subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes (or wherever you download podcasts) or follow me on Medium. https://www.youtube.com/user/devinpolaski?sub_confirmation=1 https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curious-gamer/id715667998?mt=2 medium.com/@devinpolaskiTWITTER & FACEBOOK Also, you can follow the show on Facebook, or follow me on Twitter @devinpolaski and Tweet me your gaming stories and thoughts; I’d love to hear them, and maybe even feature them in an episode! https://www.facebook.com/TheCuriousGamer/ https://twitter.com/devinpolaski MUSIC Most of the music in this episode was used from the soundtrack of Never Alone, but the original music was composed by me. You can check out some of my music by following me on SoundCloud or by checking out my music store. soundcloud.com/devin-polaski devinpolaski.bandcamp.comNEWLETTER I’m starting up an email newsletter so that, for anyone interested, I can make recommendations for interesting games to play, discuss game culture, and other fun topics in games. tinyletter.com/thecuriousgamerDOWNLOAD MP3 You can download this full episode as an mp3. http://ia802706.us.archive.org/17/items/TheCuriousGamerEpisode1WhyPlayVideoGames/The%20Curious%20Gamer%20Episode%201%20-%20Why%20Play%20Video%20Games.mp3 SOURCES This episode was written, recorded, and produced by me. I do not own the rights to any of the audio clips from games and interviews used in this episode. These audio clips are utilized under the “Fair Use” doctrine, which stipulates that you may use copyrighted material without permission from the creators, provided that it is used for fact-based and research-oriented purposes, which is a format that The Curious Gamer abides by. See below for credits of what audio clips I used, and where they came from: 0:19 - Game footage from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, by Sega. 0:21 - Game footage from Minecraft, by Mojang - specifically, footage from a video series I created with some friends called “A Minecraft Creation.” 0:23 - Game footage from Team Fortress 2, by Valve. 0:32 - Game footage from Hearthstone, by Blizzard. 0:36 - Game footage from FlappyBird, by GEARS Studio. 0:39 - Original motion graphics that visualize data from a 2014 study by the ESA, who conduct semi-annual surveys on people who play video games. 0:48 - Game footage from The Walking Dead, Season 1, by Telltale Games. 0:36 - Footage from the documentary Free to Play, created by Valve to document and promote their massively popular game DOTA 2, and an annual international tournament they hold for the top players of the game called “The International,” where winners can receive tens of millions of dollars in prize money. 1:03 - Game footage from Beyond: Two S
