Composer, designer, and puzzler Chris Remo joins the panel to cover how specific instruments evoke moods in games, Mad Libs as branching path narrative, and VR’s Myst problem. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield, and Chris Remo. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman.

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SHOW NOTES:

1: What’s the right way to modulate crossword puzzle difficulty? (06:04)

2: What particular moods or vibes in video game soundtracks are most closely associated with specific instruments? (12:24)

3: Did any of those Wordle clones have any merit? (16:41)

4: If I haven’t been convinced to get into VR by now, am I beyond reach? (22:53)

Insert Credit Quick Break: Charles Greenberg (33:27)

5: Death Strandicoot asks, what are some interesting company interactions or rivalries in gaming? (34:41)

6: What is the TCM documentary about the making of The Day the Clown Cried of video games? (41:16)

LIGHTNING ROUND: Burning Questions (47:51)

Recommendations and Outro (51:34):

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