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Our series on game mechanics centered around sex and romance continues with returning champions Alex Roberts and Sharang Biswas, and today they are talking about dicks. “The phallus.” Or more generally, physical objects. I did some episodes on physicality earlier this year and how the physicality of a game undeniably affects how it feels to play it. But Alex and Sharang go a step further, talking about how in a game you can use an object as almost a vessel for player emotions. Take a listen.

Further Reading

Tales of the Fisherman’s Wife by Julia Bond Ellingboe

The Beast by Aleksandra Sontowska

Just a Little Lovin’ by Tor Kjetil Edland and Hanne Grasmo

Between Men: English Literature and Male Homosocial Desire

Let These Mermaids Touch Your Dick Maybe by Riverhouse Games

Socials

Alex on Bluesky and carrd

Sharang on Bluesky and itch

Sam on Bluesky and itch

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