What Makes a Video Game Fun?
36Different people like different games. So why is that? Grab a bean-bag chair (or any comfy chair) and let's chat. We're gonna try to answer the question, "what makes a video game fun?"
This is a bit different from what I usually do since it's more open-ended and I wanted to encourage discussion on the matter.
Footage used:
"Helldivers 2: Omens of Tyranny - Official Trailer | The Game Awards 2024" • Helldivers 2: Omens of Tyranny - Official ...
Image credits:
"Penn & Teller: Smoke and Mirrors - Desert Bus"
https://www.frrandp.com/2020/07/desert-bus.html
"Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing"
https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=64702997
"Elden Ring"
https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=67993902
Music:
"Beach" and "Professor Oak's Check" - Ikuko Mimori (Pokemon Snap)
"George Jensent's Theme" - Ayako Saso, Takayuki Aihara (Fighting Layer)
"Casino Drive" - Kemmei Adachi (Gran Turismo 5)
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
0:52 Examples
4:08 Objective (fact) vs. subjective (opinion)
9:40 "Fun" is in the eye of the Beholder
11:49 Conclusion