Overthinking Games
Overthinking Games is a podcast about what video games can teach us. We look at video games through an educational and critical lens.
Overthinking Games
Ep 83: Skate Story creator Sam Eng Interview
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Episode 83
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Here is our interview with Skate Story creator Sam Eng.
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Intro
What we've been playing this week
Sam: Battlefield 6
Dempsey: Skyrim
Katie: Rimworld / Skate Story
Seth: Skyrim / Minecraft / Skate Story
How does teaching relate to developing a game?
Was skateboarding always the main mechanic, or did that come later as a vehicle for the narrative?
What would you want people to take away from your experience as a skater?
Was the lack of half pipes and typical "skate game experiences" intentional?
How deep are the customization features in the game?
How did Hyperdemon influence Skate Story's design?
How the music influences the experience
Was there any issue with your vision vs. what is palatable to players?
How Skate Story manages meaning
Skating's relationship to power and politics
What was it like working with Blood Cultures?
Outro