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Hey, Good Game
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Episode 22
Season 1
The Beauty of Games With Frank Lantz
Episode 22: This conversation features a deep and insightful discussion with Frank Lantz, the director of the New York University Game Center and an award-winning game designer. Throughout the interview, Lantz explores the intricate relationship between games, culture, and education, highlighting how games can serve as a potent medium for both artistic expression and intellectual challenge.
Check out Frank's Games and Resources:
“The Beauty of Games” - A book by Frank Lantz
Universal Paperclips - A game by Frank Lantz
https://twitter.com/flantz
https://www.franklantz.net/
https://www.franklantz.net/work
https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklantz/
Resources Mentioned:
Balatro - Mentioned as a current favorite game of Frank Lantz.
Portal - Highlighted as possibly the funniest and one of the greatest games, with contributions from Eric Wolpaw.
Disco Elysium - Cited as an example of excellent narrative in games.
Kentucky Route Zero - Mentioned for its narrative focus.
The Stanley Parable and The Beginner's Guide
GeoGuessr
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Check out our brainy games:
Sumplete - https://sumplete.com
Kakuro Conquest - https://kakuroconquest.com
Mathler - https://mathler.com
Crosswordle - https://crosswordle.com
Sudoku Conquest - https://sudokuconquest.com
Hitori Conquest - https://hitoriconquest.com
Wordga - https://wordga.com
Chapters
- Exploring Comedy's Influence in Game Design
- Welcome to Hey, Good Game Podcast
- Post-Interview Reflections and Takeaways
- Deep Dive with Frank Lantz: A Gaming Luminary
- The Art and Challenge of Comedy in Games
- Navigating the Addictive Nature of Games
- Universal Paperclips: Designing for Disengagement
- The Role of Narrative and Writing in Games
- Games as Social and Cultural Artifacts
- Exploring the Social Impact of Gaming
- The Art of Taste and Social Connections in Cooking vs. Gaming
- The Evolution of Gaming Communities and Cultural Shifts
- The Founding and Philosophy of the NYU Game Center
- Teaching Game Design as a Creative Discipline
- Games as Cultural Forms and Their Deep Connection to Computer Science
- The Intricacies of Game Design and Its Historical Significance
- Finding Joy and Social Exchange in Sports and Games
- Bridging Generational Gaps in Gaming Understanding
- The Fascination with Watching Games and eSports
- The Intellectual Depth of Bridge and Its Cultural Phenomenon
- Envisioning the Future of Games and Their Role in Society
- The Journey of Games Towards a Richer Cultural Spectrum
- Closing Thoughts and Where to Find More