Listen "do games have to be fun?"
Episode Synopsis
Mark and Kurt Weisheit talk about why people play video games (besides, y'know, because they're fun), using the real-time strategy game Starcraft as a case study.
Let us know: Aside from having fun, why do you play video games?
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Games mentioned:
- Starcraft
- Hades
- Command & Conquer
- Age of Empires
- Stardew Valley
What we’re playing:
- Slay the Spire
- Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Let us know: Aside from having fun, why do you play video games?
Follow us on the proper socials:
Twitter: @11point5minutes
Instagram: @11.5minutes
GG| - Mark: @11point5minutes
Anchor: anchor.fm/11point5minutes
Email us: [email protected]
If you enjoy this podcast: subscribing, rating, reviewing, and sharing it with others goes a long way to helping it grow. Thanks for listening!
Games mentioned:
- Starcraft
- Hades
- Command & Conquer
- Age of Empires
- Stardew Valley
What we’re playing:
- Slay the Spire
- Spider-Man: Miles Morales
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