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Welcome to Game Studies for Everyone, the podcast where complex game research becomes accessible to everyone! Join our co-hosts as they break down cutting-edge research in games and interactive media. Each 15 to 20 minute episode transforms academic findings into bite-sized, engaging discussions that everyone can enjoy. Whether you’re a gamer, developer, or just curious about the science behind the games you love, Game Studies for Everyone is your go-to source for easy-to-digest insights. No jargon, just fascinating research from peer-reviewed, published research in the humanities, computer science, narrative and more. Learn what’s new and how is shapes the way we play, learn, and develop. Hosted by Eliza Jiqiren and Nat Weizenbaum.
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Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
What happens when a game refuses to hold your hand—or even care if you survive? In this episode, we dive into Naomi Clark’s essay “Kenshi,” a sharp and deeply personal examination of the cult-favorite open-world RPG. Clark unpacks the game’s brutal beginnings, its resistance to traditional narrative arcs, and its focus on emergent gameplay shaped by survival, community, and systems of oppression. We discuss how Kenshi’s incomplete design becomes a feature rather than a flaw, and how a devoted modding community keeps the world alive long after development has ceased. Tune in for a conversation about failure, freedom, and the quiet revolution of unfinished games.
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