Author Archives: Gigi

013 : Her Unexpected Gift! A Father’s Path To Gratitude – Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Gigi

Game Design Zen : Episode 013 I’ve been struggling to tell a story. Weeks of nights staring at the ceiling with ideas swirling in my head. It demanded to be told. Until finally, today, I did the whole thing in … Continue reading →

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012 : A Recipe for Simplicity? Rock Band 4, Civilization, and Bushnell’s Law

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Gigi

Game Design Zen : Episode 012 I’d waited months for Rock Band 4 to arrive. And when it did, the guitar didn’t work! Find out what happens as we explore the recipe for Simplicity in games. Rock Band 4 (01:00) … Continue reading →

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011 : League of Legends vs Heroes of the Storm!

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Gigi

Game Design Zen : Episode 011 Who will win? We’re just days away from seeing if SKT will once away be crowned champs as they take on new comers, Koo Tigers. So with eyes turned toward Korea, let’s have our own battle - League of … Continue reading →

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010 : “Truly Unique” – An Open Response to a Crazy Letter

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Gigi

Game Design Zen : Episode 010 It never fails. I’m chatting with friends when I stumble across the Newbie Letter. It’s full of wild ideas, crazy ambitions, and most telling, the 5-year plan for a game that is ‘truly unique’. This … Continue reading →

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009 : What Is A Game? I’ve Got The Story – Not Sure What’s Next

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Gigi

Game Design Zen : Episode 009 What Now? I’ve got a great story, set in a far-distant future. Not sure what to do next. As crazy as it sounds, this happens sometimes. This episode explores what a game is to … Continue reading →

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