Show notes
Game Design Zen : Episode 010It never fails. Iâ€m chatting with friends when I stumble across the Newbie Letter. Itâ€s full of wild ideas, crazy ambitions, and most telling, the 5-year plan for a game that is ‘truly unique’. This episode is an open response.Something DifferentThe Letter (01:45)Truly Unique (05:30)Ira Glass – My Taste Is KillerWe Know What Good Is (08:00)5 Years of Motivation (09:15)Making Progress (17:35)Once We’re Done (18:45)Don’t TellPeople Can Say What They Want (21:10)Confirmation BiasBlink (Malcolm Gladwell)Think Fast, Think Slow (Daniel Kahneman)Shut Up and WatchZen Moment (25:30)Anything Can Be AccomplishedGame Design Zen is the intersection of game design, life, and the pursuit of excellence. It is the #1 resource for developers, artists, and designers including the art, science, and business of better games. Level up to zen.