This week we talked with Edgar Serrano (@EdgarLunarcito), Co-Founder and Director of Lienzo Studios, maker of Mulaka, a 3D action game based on the Tarhumara, an indigenous people living in the Chihuahua region of Mexico. This week we talk about the importance of integrating narratives, cultures, and histories into video games. Mulaka is a beautiful game and well worth playing. It's available on Xbox, Switch, PS4, and Steam.

What We’re Playing:
Super Mario OdysseyA Way OutNorthWhere Are My FriendsMulakaSlay the Spire
What We're Reading
Radical CandorI Kill GiantsAlgorithms of OppressionJust Mercy
What We’re Drinking
CoffeeAngry Orchard Rose
Links of Note
Mulaka Cultural VideosMulaka SoundtrackWorldwinner (this week's sponsor)

Mining for Lore: A Chat with Edgar Serrano On Mulaka and the Tarahumara

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Mining for Lore: A Chat with Edgar Serrano On Mulaka and the Tarahumara

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