This week, Jo and I discuss emergent gameplay and how player driven gameplay can enhance an experience.

This week, Jo and I discuss emergent gameplay and how player driven gameplay can enhance an experience.

Emergent Gameplay

This week, Jo and I review what games we've been keeping up with and then dive in to a discussion around in game communities and events. 

This week, Jo and I review what games we've been keeping up with and then dive in to a discussion around in game communities and events.

In Game Communities - A Discussion

In this episode, we return after a long break and introduce you to FGPs new co-host, Jo!  Jo and I talk about our childhood experience with gaming and set the stage for the new direction of FGP.

In this episode, we return after a long break and introduce you to FGPs new co-host, Jo! Jo and I talk about our childhood experience with gaming and set the stage for the new direction of FGP.

Fun Games Podcast Reboot Episode!

This week, Markee Dragon and I sat down with the creators of Eve Workbench--a very popular tool used by Eve Online Players.   If you play eve but haven't checked it out, please do!  https://www.eveworkbench.com/

This week, Markee Dragon and I sat down with the creators of Eve Workbench--a very popular tool used by Eve Online Players.  If you play eve but haven't checked it out, please do! <a href="https://www.eveworkbench.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eveworkbench.com/</a>

The Creation of Eve Workbench 

We hear the story of Maika, a published indie developer in this episode.   Maika developed a very complete, very beautiful game all on her own and shares her very insightful experiences in this episode.  We feel very privileged to have gotten to interview her. If you get a chance, please check out her game on steam or on her website.  Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1138410/Demons_Never_Lie/   Website: www.demonsneverlie.com

We hear the story of Maika, a published indie developer in this episode.  Maika developed a very complete, very beautiful game all on her own and shares her very insightful experiences in this episode.  We feel very privileged to have gotten to interview her. If you get a chance, please check out her game on steam or on her website.  Steam: <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1138410/Demons_Never_Lie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://store.steampowered.com/app/1138410/Demons_Never_Lie/</a> Website: <a href="http://www.demonsneverlie.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.demonsneverlie.com</a>

Game Dev as a Midlife Crisis - The Story of "Demons Never Lie"

MarkeeDragon tells his story of visiting Eve Vegas this year.  You'll hear some pretty insightful tips about how he interacts with his IRL audience, first impressions of the Eve Echoes mobile game and--as always--some stories with lessons Markee wished he had learned a long time ago.   Bonus: The story of his beard getting him some extra attention from a Vegas Street Performer.   Be sure to check out the Markee Dragon store at www.MarkeeDragon.com and use coupon code PODCAST to get a discount and support the show!

MarkeeDragon tells his story of visiting Eve Vegas this year. You'll hear some pretty insightful tips about how he interacts with his IRL audience, first impressions of the Eve Echoes mobile game and--as always--some stories with lessons Markee wished he had learned a long time ago.  Bonus: The story of his beard getting him some extra attention from a Vegas Street Performer.  Be sure to check out the Markee Dragon store at <a href="http://www.MarkeeDragon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.MarkeeDragon.com</a> and use coupon code PODCAST to get a discount and support the show!

How to Interact IRL with Your Fans - Stories of New Friends, Beards and Groping

In this episode Markee and I discuss a question that a friend of mine asked me...  "Isn't the market too saturated to become a content creator?"  We discuss what it takes to stand out amongst the crowd, how to grow an audience from scratch and discuss examples of some of our favorite and most entertaining creators. 

In this episode Markee and I discuss a question that a friend of mine asked me... "Isn't the market too saturated to become a content creator?" We discuss what it takes to stand out amongst the crowd, how to grow an audience from scratch and discuss examples of some of our favorite and most entertaining creators.

Becoming a Content Creator in 2019

Polygon

In this Episode you'll hear the story of Ryan, a video game enthusiast who his way into a very fulfilling career as a writer at Polygon.  

In this Episode you'll hear the story of Ryan, a video game enthusiast who his way into a very fulfilling career as a writer at Polygon.

From College Student to Writer at Polygon with Ryan G

Today you'll hear the story of FGP Co-Host MarkeeDragon. Markee has been making a living in the video game industry for over 20 years and has some amazing stories from that time.   MarkeeDragon is active on twitch at the link below. You can also find him on his website. twitch.tv/MarkeeDragon www.markeedragon.com

Today you'll hear the story of FGP Co-Host MarkeeDragon. Markee has been making a living in the video game industry for over 20 years and has some amazing stories from that time.  MarkeeDragon is active on twitch at the link below. You can also find him on his website. <a href="http://twitch.tv/MarkeeDragon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitch.tv/MarkeeDragon</a> <a href="http://www.markeedragon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.markeedragon.com</a>

20 Years in the Biz - The MarkeeDragon Story

In this very short Episode, I talk about my vision for the Fun Games Podcast.  If you have any ideas for a guest, please email me at jimmy_lib@fungamespodcast.com 

In this very short Episode, I talk about my vision for the Fun Games Podcast. If you have any ideas for a guest, please email me at <a href="mailto:jimmy_lib@fungamespodcast.com">jimmy_lib@fungamespodcast.com</a>

Episode 0 - Welcome to the Fun Games Podcast

This is a show centered around video games and focused on discussing the emerging topics surrounding the hobby and the industry.

Fun Games Podcast

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