The Good Game Podcast

Building Boss Levels at Quest to Learn w/ Kate Litman

Black Lives Matter in the gaming world, gamification vs game based learning, and Kate Litman of the Quest to Learn school in NYC.

Gaming in the Time of Corona w/ Susan Rivers

John and Tobias are back! After a seasonal hiatus, we have returned with a new monthly format and a new partner, Participate. In this month's episode we discuss how games have become a lifeline for millions of players around the world. We also take a look at the political implications of quarantine mega-hit Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the World Health Organization's 180 degree turn on video games, and with Susan Rivers of iThrive Games, we explore how games benefit their players both socially and emotionally.

Season Finale w/ Sam Barlow (Part 2)

Here is the final half of our great conversation with Sam Barlow of Her Story and Telling Lies fame. Be sure to follow us online: Twitter - @goodgameedu Facebook.com/goodgamepod See you in a bit for Season 2!

Season Finale w/ Sam Barlow (Part 1)

It's here - the season finale! Tobias and I reflect on the first season, ask for your feedback and support, and nerd out about teaching and playing Her Story and the tug of war between player and designer. Then Sam Barlow, award-winning designer of Her Story (Polygon Game of the Year 2015) and Telling Lies, joins us to discuss how games are art and how they are changing the way we understand stories, playing, and narrative. He was so generous with his time that we decided to split the interview into two parts. Here's part 1! Remember, join us on social media so we can hear from you! Twitter: @goodgameedu Facebook.com/goodgamepod

"Games and Empathy" W/ Dr Kat Schrier

Tobias and I discuss when games fit in the classroom and when they might not. We gush about Learning, Games, and Education Volume 3 edited by our guest Dr Kat Schrier (which also includes chapters from Tobias and me, and a few previous guests!) Dr Kat Schrier goes deep into the possibilities and limits of game and game design to foster empathy. It's basically a great episode. Enjoy!