Jim, Doc, Chris, and Nick delve into emergent properties in games. What are they, how do they come about, and why do players find them appealing? Plus, Metroid: Samus Returns, Heat Signature, Sidereal Confluence, and NBA 2K18. If you want to comment on this episode, ask a question, share some info, voice an opinion, or request a topic, send an email to [email protected], and we may feature you on a future episode of the podcast. Subscribe to the Backward-Compatible.com Podcast on iTunes: bit.ly/backward-compatible. You may also enjoy "Role With It," the show where the Backward Compatible crew and their guests tell improvised stories through roleplaying games. Check it out on SoundCloud (@role-with-it) or subscribe on iTunes (bit.ly/role-with-it).