Toward a theory of video game platforming

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Published on October 30, 2022 4:01:29 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0gxrifv5Tw

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Platformer games have been some of my favorites throughout my life, but despite being categorized under the same moniker, I wanted to identify different strands of gameplay elements that could distinguish between games like Donkey Kong and Crash Bandicoot.

In this video, I talk about my theory of video game platforming, which consists of differentiating between games that emphasize what I call 'Intuitive Platforming' and 'Endurance Platforming.'

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