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#29 - Learning Game Design Through Patterns with Chris Barney
Welcome back to another episode of the Hillside Patterncast! In this episode, we dive deep into game design theory, interactive structures, and how pattern languages can transform the way we create and understand games.
We are joined by Christopher Barney (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherabarney/) to discuss his work on applying design patterns to game mechanics, player experiences, and systemic game architecture, offering practical insights for game developers, designers, and pattern enthusiasts alike.
Links:
Book Website: https://patternlanguageforgamedesign.com/ (https://patternlanguageforgamedesign.com/)
Publisher: Routledge - Pattern Language for Game Design (https://www.routledge.com/Pattern-Language-for-Game-Design/Barney/p/book/9781032824710)
Buy on Amazon: Amazon - Pattern Language for Game Design (https://www.amazon.com/Pattern-Language-Design-Christopher-Barney/dp/1032824719)
Chris Barney's Blog: Perspectives in Game Design (Medium) (https://medium.com/perspectives-in-game-design)
17 Aug 2026
#28 - Role of AI in Software Architecture Design with Rick Kazman
In this episode, our host, Eduardo Guerra, explores with our guest, Rick Kazman, how Generative AI tools are reshaping the practice of software architecture. They discuss the opportunities and challenges of using AI to support architectural design, evaluate trade-offs, and enhance decision-making, while reflecting on the enduring role of human expertise and architectural knowledge in building high-quality software systems.
15 Jul 2026
#27 - Unleashing the Power of Pattern Languages with Joshua Kerievsky
In this episode, our host, Eduardo Guerra, sits down with Joshua Kerievsky to explore the enduring value and important role of pattern languages in software development and other domains. Joshua shares insights from his extensive experience, discussing how pattern languages help teams capture proven solutions, communicate complex ideas, and foster continuous learning. The discussion explores why a pattern language is more powerful than individual patterns, showing how it connects related patterns into a coherent system and reveals the relationships and trade-offs among them.
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