Ecco the Dolphin was one of the first video games with something to say about the real world. It is often remembered for its beautiful art and music, but today I deep dive into why the game's genius design elevates the work into a masterpiece.

What to Play - Nintendo Switch

Dec 17th, 2020 36m 46s

My list of the most essential games for your Nintendo Switch. I hope this is especially helpful for those of you who recently got a Switch for the holidays or are new to games and are looking for a great place to start.A list of all the games

What to Play - Mini Motorways

Dec 7th, 2020 9m 37s

"What to Play" are short episodes about games that are inexpensive and easy to start playing, no matter your skill level. Today's all about Mini Motorways, a minimal, stylish game about building roads and growing a little city. It's a game that

Parents Who Play

Nov 23rd, 2020 34m 33s

Parents and video games don't often mix. But in this episode I speak with a father who has used video games to enrich his life, and how he's passed this down to his son. Their story can act as a guide for other parents on how to use video games

Three, Two, One, Tetris!

Aug 1st, 2020 27m 3s

I have a chat with "Sharky," a star player in the CTWC: the Classic Tetris World Championship. Thanks to him I discovered one of the most entertaining and wholesome communities in all of video games, and I invite all of you to join me in travel

Building Empathy Using Game Design (United Way: The Cost of Living)

Jun 24th, 2020 34m 23s

I talk about the first game I designed: an empathy-building tool for United Way called The Cost of Living. I speak with some of the key players at United Way that brought this experience to life, as well as discuss how game design is a powerful

Final Fantasy VII

Apr 28th, 2020 47m 47s

To manage our anxiety during this global crisis many of us turn to our favorite kinds of comfort food. One of mine is a game called Final Fantasy VII - one of the most played and loved games of all time that revolutionized video game storytelli

Orange Island, the Forever Project

Mar 10th, 2020 43m 45s

Since his childhood, Ted Sterchi has been building Orange Island: an 8bit adventure game that was 450% funded on Kickstarter. We discuss the game's colorful world and cast, his impressive roster of musicians contributing songs to the game, and

Coffee Talk

Feb 25th, 2020 22m 44s

I explore a game that helps you relax, and chat with the Indonesian-based video game studio Toge Productions about their latest game: "Coffee Talk."Original music composed by Devin Polaski (devinpolaski.com)thecuriousgamer.org[SOCIAL MEDIA]

Relationships, Creativity, and Technology - The Three Gifts of Games

Feb 18th, 2020 21m 48s

Playing games can yield many positive gifts, like learning new technology, fostering creativity, and building strong relationships. In this episode I discuss how all this happened to me throughout my life and changed it for the better.Original

A Case of Sonic Mania

Feb 10th, 2020 36m 29s

One of the first things people learn about me is that I love Sonic the Hedgehog. Why would a grown man be so fond of a silly video game? Listen how a blue hedgehog helped shaped me and an entire generation.Original music composed by Devin Pola

S1E4 - Leave Luck To Heaven

Mar 3rd, 2017 6m 26s

Did you know that Nintendo's been around for over a century? The company's latest creation, the Switch, is out in the world. It may be neat, but it's a massive risk for the company. But big bets are in Nintendo's life blood, and in this episode

S1E3 - Your Life, Your Hardship, Your Journey

Mar 2nd, 2017 13m 15s

What do you turn to when you’re undergoing a devastating hardship in your life?During my senior year of college my Dad was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer. For two and a half years my family and I battled with the illness, which proved to

S1E2 - Appreciating Culture In Never Alone

Mar 2nd, 2017 7m 52s

Never Alone proves that video games can be an extremely fun, engaging, and effective bridge between cultures. Explore how a native Alaskan population uses a new form of technology to capture their stories and heritage and share them with a new

S1E1 - Why Play Video Games?

Mar 2nd, 2017 19m 16s

In this pilot episode I illustrate why games are my favorite form of art and entertainment, and why I feel the world would be a better place if we were all gamers. If you're a gamer, you're going to love how this show explores why the medium is

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