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June 1, 2023 8:16 AM

Game Studies Study Buddies, the Ranged Touch podcast which covers academic games studies on a text-by-text basis, takes a break from their usual material to cover Obama era time-capsule INDIE GAME: THE MOVIE.
posted by Artw (5 comments total)

Was this where Phil Fish, professed Nintendo lover, insulted the entire nation of Japan? Simpler times.
posted by rodlymight at 10:41 AM on June 1, 2023 [1 favorite]

The contemporary review by Liz Ryerson referenced in the piece makes a good read too.
posted by Artw at 10:47 AM on June 1, 2023 [2 favorites]

I remember having to disavow a couple people who seemed to take away the lesson that making an indie game was a short cut to fabulous wealth. On the podcast, they critique the movie doesn't talk about any developer's prior experience making games, which does contribute to that impression.
posted by RobotHero at 11:05 AM on June 1, 2023 [2 favorites]

Oh wait, that might accidentally sound more extreme by using "disavow" where I meant "disabuse"
posted by RobotHero at 1:11 PM on June 3, 2023

SANCTION WITH EXTREME PREJUDICE*.

* tut gently
posted by Artw at 1:29 PM on June 3, 2023