Risk and Reward [Game Essence]
36,733In the Game Essence category, I'll explore the thinking behind "game essence" and how it impacts the push and pull at the heart of games.
In this episode, we'll look at a theory I've discussed numerous times over the years. It's become somewhat well-known (at least in Japan), but as the framework for this category of videos, I'd like to take this chance to reintroduce it for those who are unfamiliar.
By the way, the term translated as "game essence" (geemu-sei in Japanese) was a tough one for the translators, and led to a number of long debates. It seems there isn't a perfect match in English, but I hope you'll be able to pick up the meaning through context while watching these videos. The fact that a specific word doesn't exist for it means it's a concept worth exploring!
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| 2022-09-15 | Game Awards [Grab Bag] |
| 2022-09-11 | Presentations Are All About Speed! [Work Ethic] |
| 2022-09-09 | Kirby's Adventure [Game Concepts] |
| 2022-09-07 | Draw the Light, Not the Asset [Graphics] |
| 2022-09-04 | Squeeze and Release [Game Essence] |
| 2022-09-01 | Down with Lag! [Grab Bag] |
| 2022-08-31 | Game Development Isn't a Game [Work Ethic] |
| 2022-08-28 | Risk and Reward [Game Essence] |
| 2022-08-26 | Frame Rates [Planning & Game Design] |
| 2022-08-24 | Kirby's Dream Land [Game Concepts] |
| 2022-08-23 | Stop for Big Moments! [Design Specifics] |
| 2022-08-23 | Masahiro Sakurai's Creative Works |
| 2022-08-23 | About This Channel |
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