This week, your nice hosts get a bit personal as they talk about the research that has gone into their games and the philosophies behind them, as well what exactly a Nice Game is. Also in the episode: Stephen has confusing feelings about MAR10 Day, Mark finds more reasons to reference Star Trek and Martha discusses her previously undisclosed acting talents.

• Perhaps it is time for the… Millenium of the Peach.
• We’re all excited about the upcoming games described in this Nintendo Direct.

0:10:35Research for GamesHere are the 30 maps Mark spent a few weeks researching for.How ‘Never Alone’ turns cultural heritage into video game historyMatt KamenWiredHow Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice deals with psychosisJames LloydScience FocusUniverse SandboxElite DangerousMark mentions this game 30 for 30 episode titled Madden’s Game.30 for 30ESPN0:45:26Gamedev Philosophies

The Manifesto Jam has many fascinating statements about approaching game development. Here are the ones we mention on the show:

I was trying to make a game but my dog got in the way…Secret languagesMoney-festoRules for not losing myselfManifesto for gentle gamesGames are weird tiny things that teach usNotecard minifestos