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Episode Synopsis
Welcome back to the final episode of the first season of the podcast ‘Off Center’. In this episode, Scott Rettberg is joined by video game designer Doris Rusch, professor at Uppsala University. They talk about Doris' journey in game design and the creation of existential games for the soul.
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References
Thatgamecompany. 2012. Journey. Sony Computer Entertainment.
Fullerton, T. 2017. Walden, a game. USC Games.
Play for Change. 2017. Blood Myth.
Rusch, D. C., & Phelps, A. 2021. The Witch's Way. [Twine].
Klimas, C. 2009. Twine. https://twinery.org/.
Rusch, D. C. 2012. Zombie Yoga. [Kinect].
Sign up for the CDN newsletter here.
We will be back in February 2024 with a new season.
References
Thatgamecompany. 2012. Journey. Sony Computer Entertainment.
Fullerton, T. 2017. Walden, a game. USC Games.
Play for Change. 2017. Blood Myth.
Rusch, D. C., & Phelps, A. 2021. The Witch's Way. [Twine].
Klimas, C. 2009. Twine. https://twinery.org/.
Rusch, D. C. 2012. Zombie Yoga. [Kinect].
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