Game Design Zen

16 : Season 2 – Battle Royale – Jonathan Blow vs Brett Victor


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Ready for SEASON TWO?!? It’s a new year, with exciting changes in the works. To kick it off, let’s start with two giants!

Theyâ€re at odds. The Indie giant, Jonathan Blow, argues that simpler is better, in almost all cases. Design guru, Brett Victor, argues for sophisticated real-time design tools. This episode digs deep, to find a winner.

  • Check Out My Code! (00:35)
    • What Is An Amateur?
    • Brett Victor vs Jonathan Blow
    • Brett Victor (08:00)
      • Inventing On Principle
      • The Gratitude Habit
      • Jonathan Blow (13:45)
        • Maximizing Resources
        • Zen Moment (26:10)
          • The winner is – The customer!
          • The Game Design Zen Podcast is the intersection of games, life, and the pursuit of excellence. It is the #1 resource for Game developers, artists, and designers including the art, science, and business of developing better games. Level up to zen!

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