Episode 17 – Things are weirder than expected

Michael and Michael welcome a special guest this week – Dr. Ian Bogost“. Many of our listeners will know Ian from his work – Cow Clicker. We have a deep discussion on how games do and do not change the world, while focusing on the essence of games – seriously! Even though we have a few audio problems this week, it doesn’t stop Michael from talking about pranking! Links we discuss: Privates From Cronkite to Colbert Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Cow Clicker DrawSomething Ian’s Books Mentioned during the show: How to do things with Video Games Alien Phenomenology, or … Continue reading