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We've released 4 episodes about Stardew Valley:
092: Games of the Decade Part Three
It's the final part of our three-part mini-series on our games of the decade.
Listen to part one here. Listen to part two here.
Listen to part one here. Listen to part two here.
022: Back this podcast today!
In this episode we talk about early access games. Everything from their origins, where we think they're going, and some of our favourite and least favourite games we've backed or bought before release.
- "Early Access popularity growing, but only 25% have released as a full game" (2014)
- Jalada's favourites include:
- Sefran's favourites include:
- Some less-than-awesome examples of early access include:
008: Tending our turnips
Antonia joins us for this episode where we discuss what makes life-sim games appealing, and why Stardew Valley is such a great example of one.
- Steam best sellers of 2016.
- Other examples of life-sims: Animal Crossing, The Sims, Farming Simulator, and of course Euro-Truck Simulator.
- For further information on the reward loop in video game design, read up on 'compulsion loops'.
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