In episode 132 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication, Amanda Rivera returns from behind-the-scenes to behind-the-mic as a guest host to chat with Danielle about GDU’s sixth season. They talk about how thematic season 6 was, recall insights about arguably one of the most common questions in game design (to pitch or self-publish), share how designers make games […]
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">In episode 132 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication, Amanda Rivera returns from behind-the-scenes to behind-the-mic as a guest host to chat with Danielle about GDU’s sixth season. They talk about how thematic season 6 was, recall insights about arguably one of the most common questions in game design (to pitch or self-publish), share how designers make games accessible and approachable, comment on the power of networking in the tabletop community, and share more about the amazing games and guests who wer</span>e featured this season.</p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Danielle also shares </span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">previews of her upcoming games and expansions</span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">, discusses the trials and tribulations of the gaming industry in 2025</span>, and highlights trends she’s noticed on the horizon.</p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Other interesting highlights from the season six recap:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">How games can inspire connections between people (especially cooperative games that link players together with a common goal).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Networking, networking, networking!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">How Amanda always needs to know the flavor text for who the first player is.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Danielle explains the definition of her term “art correction” rather than art direction.</span></li>
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<h3>Featuring:</h3>
<p data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Danielle Reynolds – Guest</p>
<p>Amanda Rivera – Guest Host</p>
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