A weekly show discussing various topics on the video game industry and the consumers.
Where to Watch Extra Credits • 季2012
47 Episodes
Skyrim's Opening
第 1 集
Skyrim's OpeningThis week, we carefully examine and critique the first fifteen minutes of Skyrim's play experience.
SOPA & PIPA
第 2 集
SOPA & PIPAThis week, we give a (somewhat belated) criticism of SOPA and PIPA.
Mailbag #3
第 3 集
Mailbag #3This week, we suddenly realize that we haven't done a mailbag episode is AGES.
Mailbag #4
第 4 集
Mailbag #4This week, we return to the mailbag and answer a few more popular questions.
So You Want to be a Developer (Part 1)
第 5 集
So You Want to be a Developer (Part 1)This week, we discuss the skills it takes to be a great developer (with lots of help from the folks at Stack Exchange).
So You Want to be a Developer (Part 2)
第 6 集
So You Want to be a Developer (Part 2)This week, we finish discussing the skills it takes to be a great developer (with lots of help from the folks at Stack Exchange).
Western & Japanese RPGs (Part 1)
第 7 集
Western & Japanese RPGs (Part 1)This week, we begin a three-part series discussing (and defining) Western RPGs and JRPGs.
Western & Japanese RPGs (Part 2)
第 8 集
Western & Japanese RPGs (Part 2)This week, we continue discussing (and defining) Western RPGs and JRPGs, this time with a special guest!
Western & Japanese RPGs (Part 3)
第 9 集
Western & Japanese RPGs (Part 3)This week, we conclude our series on Western RPGs and JRPGs.
Mass Effect 3 DLC
第 10 集
Mass Effect 3 DLCThis week, Mass Effect 3 gives us a chance to talk some more about DLC.
TransGaming
第 11 集
TransGamingThis week, we try (and fail) to contain our excitement about connected gaming experiences.
Games You Might Not Have Tried #3
第 12 集
Games You Might Not Have Tried #3This week, we rattle off yet another list of games worth checking out.
Kinect Disconnect
第 13 集
Kinect DisconnectThis week, we look back on the last year and a half of Kinect and offer some new observations about the device.
Crowdfunding
第 14 集
CrowdfundingThis week, we discuss the exciting possibilities of crowd-funded games.
Harassment
第 15 集
HarassmentThis week, we tackle the rampant bullying, misogyny and hate speech that occurs within the gaming community.
ARGs (Part 1)
第 16 集
ARGs (Part 1)This week, we begin a two-part discussion on ARGs, starting with Alternate Reality Games.
ARGs (Part 2)
第 17 集
ARGs (Part 2)This week, we conclude our discussion on ARGs, this time with Augmented Reality Games.
EC Fund Update
第 18 集
EC Fund UpdateThis week, we give a progress update on the EC Indie Fund.
Spectrum Crunch
第 19 集
Spectrum CrunchThis week, we discuss a major bandwidth problem we're about to run into.
Hard-Boiled
第 20 集
Hard-BoiledThis week, we discuss the AAA industry's trend toward hard-boiling its franchises, and what it means to be "mature".
Politics
第 21 集
PoliticsThis week, we offer a handy guide to making your voice heard in U.S. politics (with special guest)!
Games You Might Not Have Tried #4
第 22 集
Games You Might Not Have Tried #4This week, we recommend some more interesting, "under the radar" games.
Power Creep
第 23 集
Power CreepThis week, we finally get around to talking about the trouble with power creep (with special guest)!
The Hero's Journey (Part 1)
第 24 集
The Hero's Journey (Part 1)This week, we begin a two-part series on the Hero's Journey as applied to games.
The Hero’s Journey (Part 2)
第 25 集
The Hero’s Journey (Part 2)This week, we conclude our two-part series on the Hero's Journey as applied to games (like Journey).
Perfect Imbalance
第 26 集
Perfect ImbalanceThis week, we discuss the benefits of subtle imbalances in games (and welcome our newest team member)!
Games You Might Not Have Tried: 16-bit
第 27 集
Games You Might Not Have Tried: 16-bitThis week, we list some under-appreciated titles from the beloved 16-bit era.
Digital Resale
第 28 集
Digital ResaleThis week, we speculate on the future possibilities of reselling digital copies of games.
Mechanics as Metaphor (Part 1)
第 29 集
Mechanics as Metaphor (Part 1)This week, we discuss how games can convey meaning through mechanics alone.
Mechanics as Metaphor (Part 2)
第 30 集
Mechanics as Metaphor (Part 2)This week, we finish discussing how games can convey meaning through mechanics alone.
Spec Ops: The Line (Part 1)
第 31 集
Spec Ops: The Line (Part 1)This week, we talk about what makes Spec Ops: The Line so great (without spoilers).
Spec Ops: The Line (Part 2)
第 32 集
Spec Ops: The Line (Part 2)This week, we continue our dissection of Spec Ops: The Line (SPOILERS AHOY).
On Game Schools
第 33 集
On Game SchoolsThis week, we give a step-by-step guide on how to choose a good game school.
Energy Systems
第 34 集
Energy SystemsThis week, we talk about those playtime-limiting systems often found in social games.
Starting Off Right
第 35 集
Starting Off RightThis week, we talk about the crucial "first five minutes" of a game.
Digital Rentals and the Online Arcade
第 36 集
Digital Rentals and the Online ArcadeThis week, we discuss two alternate monetization methods that could work for certain games.
Mailbag #5
第 37 集
Mailbag #5This week, we are reminded once again that Mailbags are a thing we do.
Beyond Fun
第 38 集
Beyond FunThis week, we explain why games shouldn't be constrained exclusively to "Fun".
Aesthetics of Play
第 39 集
Aesthetics of PlayThis week, we talk genres and some game design theory.
Demo Daze
第 40 集
Demo DazeThis week, we explain why you don't see more game demos being released.
Horror Protagonists
第 41 集
Horror ProtagonistsThis week, we talk about the importance of protagonists in the horror genre (and wear costumes).
"My Name Is Ozymandias…"
第 42 集
"My Name Is Ozymandias…"This week, we discuss the unfortunate lack of preservation for gaming's history.
Counter Play
第 43 集
Counter PlayThis week, we discuss the design concept of Counter Play (with thanks to Tom Cadwell).
Combining Genres
第 44 集
Combining GenresThis week, we discuss the best way to approach genre blending.
Balancing for Skill
第 45 集
Balancing for SkillThis week, we talk about the factor of player skill when balancing multiplayer games.
Religion in Games (Part 1)
第 46 集
Religion in Games (Part 1)This week, we start discussing religion in games. Finally.
Religion in Games (Part 2)
第 47 集
Religion in Games (Part 2)This week, we talk a bit about Faith in games.
