Is all exposure the same? What does it mean to add media coverage to a subject? On this rebroadcast of an older episode of Intelligame Radio, Josh discusses the difference between shining light on a topic, and fanning the flames of a trend. Stay updated on Intelligame by visiting the homepage: http://intelligame.us See some of our most recent content: http://linktr.ee/intelligameus (Photo Description: A spotlight shining on an empty hardwood floor. Photo Credit: Benjamin Earwicker) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intelligameus/message Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

2020's been a tough year for most everyone around the globe, but the past couple weeks in particular have been heavy for Black people in the United States and abroad. The murders of George Floyd, Briana Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and more have returned the spotlight to discussions of racism, anti-Blackness, and police brutality. For our first episode back from our break, we start by saying: Black Lives Matter. This episode features an interview with Zoe Schneider (https://www.zoeschneiderspeaks.com/), Community Manager at Harmonix, as well as a public speaker and activist. We talk about what it means to be a creator at this moment, and some of our personal experiences as Black professionals. We also discuss what it means to have platform at a moment like this, and how to work towards progress for all. This week's game recommendation is SweetXHeart (https://cattsmall.itch.io/sweetxheart), a game created by Catt Small (https://twitter.com/cattsmall) about being a Black woman in the Bronx. The main character, Kara, goes through a typical week in her world: working, going to class, and dealing with microaggressions. Still, the game isn't just about pain: it's about life, and the particular issues that take place for those who have multiple forms of marginalization they deal with on a regular basis. Thanks for listening, folks. -Josh ------ Here's how you can help support Intelligame: 1. Tell a friend! Share a link to a podcast episode or an article that you found important. 2. Follow! We're on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/intelligameus), Twitter (https://twitter.com/intelligameus), Instagram (https://instagram.com/intelligameus), Facebook (https://facebook.com/intelligameus)...we even have a newsletter (https://intgm.us/newsletter). 3. Subscribe! It takes money to keep this work going, and every dollar counts! Consider backing us monthly on Patreon (https://patreon.com/intelligameus). Also, if you have Amazon Prime, consider subscribing to our Twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/subs/intelligameus) for free (it's included with your membership)! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intelligameus/message Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

So many of the issues of our current moment stem from unequal power dynamics, people using their power to exploit others. In the game space, discussions about power dynamics come in all shapes and sizes. For this week's episode, we air a conversation from early May with Lana Polansky, video game critic, labor reporter, and host of the indie-focused showcase The Freak Museum (https://patreon.com/thefreakmuseum). Her eye for unique games and her blending of criticism with historical grounding makes this conversation one worth listening to. ----------- Here's how you can help support Intelligame: 1. Tell a friend! Share a link to a podcast episode or an article that you found important. 2. Follow! We're on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/intelligameus), Twitter (https://twitter.com/intelligameus), Instagram (https://instagram.com/intelligameus), Facebook (https://facebook.com/intelligameus)...we even have a newsletter (https://intgm.us/newsletter). 3. Subscribe! It takes money to keep this work going, and every dollar counts! Consider backing us monthly on Patreon (https://patreon.com/intelligameus). Also, if you have Amazon Prime, consider subscribing to our Twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/subs/intelligameus) for free (it's included with your membership)! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intelligameus/message Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

How do we not just move on, but make things better? How do we confront challenges and not just strive to go back to earlier days, but to create brighter ones in the future? This week's episode: Forward.  Our interview this week is with Malik Forté (https://anchor.fm/s/b4e9ac/podcast/twitter.com/malik4play), gaming host who's worked with Nerdist, Bleacher Report, Blizzard's Overwatch League, and more.  Our game recommendation this week is Celeste (https://anchor.fm/s/b4e9ac/podcast/www.celestegame.com) by Matt Makes Games Inc. ------------------ Three ways to keep up with Intelligame: 1. Subscribe to the Intelligame Newsletter (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/intgm.us/newsletter) 2. Follow Intelligame on Twitter (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/twitter.com/intelligameus), Instagram (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/instagram.com/intelligameus), and Facebook (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/facebook.com/intelligameus) 3. Support Intelligame on Patreon (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/patreon.com/intelligameus)! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intelligameus/message Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The forces at our core keep us motivated, keep our blood pumping...physically, sure, but also mentally and emotionally. This week's episode: Heart. -------------------- Three ways to keep up with Intelligame: 1. Subscribe to the Intelligame Newsletter (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/intgm.us/newsletter) 2. Follow Intelligame on Twitter (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/twitter.com/intelligameus), Instagram (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/instagram.com/intelligameus), and Facebook (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/facebook.com/intelligameus) 3. Support Intelligame on Patreon (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/patreon.com/intelligameus)! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intelligameus/message Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What do you think of as video game music? What does it mean to bring these pieces into our digital spaces…and into our physical ones as well? This week, we look at the ways these sounds and tracks shape our world: Composition. -------------------- Help support developers in financial hardship from GDC by checking out the GDC Relief Fund (https://wingsfund.me/gdcrelief). Help needy families suffering from food insecurity by donating to Player vs. Hunger (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/playervshunger.org)'s Outplay Hunger initiative (https://playervshunger.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=500). Three ways to keep up with Intelligame: 1. Subscribe to the Intelligame Newsletter (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/intgm.us/newsletter) 2. Follow Intelligame on Twitter (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/twitter.com/intelligameus), Instagram (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/instagram.com/intelligameus), and Facebook (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/facebook.com/intelligameus) 3. Support Intelligame on Patreon (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/patreon.com/intelligameus)! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intelligameus/message Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

"Games" are just Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto? Not by a long shot. This week's episode dives into the world of "wholesome," featuring a spread of panelists who spoke on the subject at PAX East 2020. Follow this week's interviewees on Twitter (in photo order): Victoria Tran (https://anchor.fm/s/b4e9ac/podcast/twitter.com/thevtran) (Kitfox Games) James Tillman (https://anchor.fm/s/b4e9ac/podcast/twitter.com/_wholesomegames) (Wholesome Games) Kara Holmes (https://anchor.fm/s/b4e9ac/podcast/twitter.com/kairomatic) (Monomi Park) Jenny Windom (https://anchor.fm/s/b4e9ac/podcast/twitter.com/kimchica25) (Intelligame/Rose City Games) Josh Boykin (https://anchor.fm/s/b4e9ac/podcast/twitter.com/wallstormer) (Intelligame) -------------------- Help support developers in financial hardship to to GDC by checking out the GDC Relief Fund (https://wingsfund.me/gdcrelief). Help needy families suffering from food insecurity by donating to Player vs. Hunger (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/playervshunger.org)'s Outplay Hunger initiative (https://playervshunger.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=500). Three ways to keep up with Intelligame: 1. Subscribe to the Intelligame Newsletter (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/intgm.us/newsletter) 2. Follow Intelligame on Twitter (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/twitter.com/intelligameus), Instagram (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/instagram.com/intelligameus), and Facebook (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/facebook.com/intelligameus) 3. Support Intelligame on Patreon (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/patreon.com/intelligameus)! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intelligameus/message Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

A bonus episode of Intelligame Radio where Josh and Jenny discuss PAX East, some of the ways the world has changed in the wake of the spread of COVID-19, and some of the ways to find hope, joy, and motivation along the way. Help support developers in financial hardship to to GDC by checking out the GDC Relief Fund (https://wingsfund.me/gdcrelief). Help needy families suffering from food insecurity by donating to Player vs. Hunger (https://anchor.fm/s/b4e9ac/podcast/playervshunger.org)'s Outplay Hunger initiative (https://playervshunger.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=500). Three ways to keep up with Intelligame: 1. Subscribe to the Intelligame Newsletter (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/intgm.us/newsletter) 2. Follow Intelligame on Twitter (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/twitter.com/intelligameus), Instagram (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/instagram.com/intelligameus), and Facebook (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/facebook.com/intelligameus) 3. Support Intelligame on Patreon (https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ebj94n/metadata/patreon.com/intelligameus)! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intelligameus/message Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On the Internet, it's easy to stay on the surface-level with everything. This week, we explore what happens when we dive, exploring the world that lies beneath. This week's episode features Robyn Haley and Darren Malley of Paralune Studio. Their new game, Mythic Ocean, is currently available on Steam. Our Director's Cut this week is a reading of We're In This Together, a 2018 article about Tetris Effect and finding connection. Jenny's Game Recommendation is ABZÛ, another underwater exploration with a different approach to storytelling and the ocean floor. Read the full show notes with links here (https://intelligame.us/?p=3996&preview=1&_ppp=e891220254). Help keep Intelligame going by supporting on Patreon (https://patreon.com/intelligameus)! You can help keep this work going for as little as $1/month. Stay in the know! Join our mailing list (https://intgm.us/newsletter). Follow Intelligame on Social Media @IntelligameUs: Facebook (https://facebook.com/intelligameus) Twitter (https://twitter.com/intelligameus) Instagram (https://instagram.com/intelligameus) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intelligameus/message Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

It's narratives that transform us. The narratives we create with each other shape our lives, help heal pain or inflict it, deepen connection or destroy it. Narratives are key. This week's episode: Narrative, featuring an interview with Narrative Director Xalavier Nelson Jr. (https://twitter.com/WritNelson) He's worked on Hypnospace Outlaw and Can Androids Pray?, and is currently developing An Airport for Aliens Currently Run By Dogs (https://www.patreon.com/StrangeScaffold).  For the Director's Cut, we discuss Overwatch and ludonarrative dissonance (there's a $1000 phrase) in Why is "The Last Bastion" Stuck in Eternal Deathmatches? (https://intelligame.us/2016/08/22/overwatch-the-last-bastion-eternal-deathmatches/) Finally, we close with a game recommendation from Jenny Windom, talking a bit about how game mechanics in The Pedestrian (https://www.skookum-arts.com/) shape her personal experiences. Help keep Intelligame going by supporting on Patreon (https://patreon.com/intelligameus)! You can help keep this work going for as little as $1/month. Stay in the know! Join our mailing list (https://intgm.us/newsletter). Follow Intelligame on Social Media @IntelligameUs:  Facebook (https://facebook.com/intelligameus) Twitter (https://twitter.com/intelligameus) Instagram (https://instagram.com/intelligameus) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intelligameus/message Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.