Deep in the D-Pad

About Deep in the D-Pad

Welcome to D in the D-Pad, where we discuss videogames, the industry, and the culture of gaming through an intellectual lens.

Publisher

Carlos Gutierrez & RK Taylor

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

16 Feb 2021

Latest episode

28 Jun 2022

Latest episodes

58 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jun 2022

   Genre: Cozy Games | Bonus Byte

   Chill out, relax, and let's chat about this budding laidback genre!

2. 

   23 Jun 2022

   Mechanic Breakdown: Jump | Bonus Byte

   In their first ever Mechanic Breakdown, the fellas discuss the importance of that nifty y-axis. What makes a jump feel compelling? And what're some iconic styles and types of jumping?

3. 

   31 May 2022

   Game Fatigue | Deep in the D-Pad #28

   In this episode of Deep in the D-Pad, RK Taylor and Carlos Gutierrez discuss game fatigue. What specific aspects of games can create a sense of fatigue? What does game fatigue feel like? What strategies can designers employ to minimize fatigue? During the D-Pad Delights they discuss The Sopranos Trivia Game & the Game Boy Advance SP. They round out the episode with On This Day, a brand new gaming history segment! Intro-00:00:00 D-Pad Delights-00:00:25 Deeper into the D-Pad- 00:10:40 On This Day- 01:05:34 Outro-01:11:25 Special thanks to 8-bit Jazz & Kevin MacLeod for supplying music for the show and Julia Eldred for creating the artwork.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

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