Co-Op Talk
Stub & Herb's Lower Level, 227 Southeast Oak Street, Minneapolis
March 19, 2015 from 5pm - 7pm
Join us for an afternoon of drinks and discussion at Stub & Herb’s! Each month we’ll be featuring a new topic related to the gaming industry. Not familiar with the topic? No worries! We’ll be offering a list of suggested media to check out so everyone can join the conversation. Here’s what we have on the agenda this month:
5:00pm Introduction
Meet this month’s discussion facilitator, Stephen McGregor, who will kick off March’s discussion of: All the Feels: Engaging Emotionally with Interactive Media.
5:10pm Discussion
Share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what everyone else thinks. Check out the following suggested titles if you’re unfamiliar with the topic or would like to learn more!
Suggested Reading
Considering Medium Strengths
This article discusses how the unique strengths of the video game medium can be effective in hitting the feels, as well as how ineffective it can be to ignore these strengths.
Making an Emotional Investment
Jos Hendricks, a designer at BioWare, touches on his shift in preference from pick-up style games to emotionally engaging titles.
Suggested Playing
Loneliness
FREE online here!
Every Day the Same Dream
FREE online here!
Journey
Available for purchase on PS3 and PS4. Or check out a playthrough video free of commentary here!
Papers, Please!
Check out this title suggested by our facilitator which is available for purchase on PC, Mac, and iPad. Or watch a playthrough video with commentary here.
Suggested Watching
The Top Ten “Feelsiest” Moments in Modern Gaming
Youtuber Seven Does It discusses game moments that hit her right in the feels.
6:50pm Next Month’s Topic Selection
Add your topic ideas to the list or volunteer to facilitate next month’s discussion. The next facilitator will select April’s topic from the list!
Stub & Herbs is located on Oak Street in Dinkytown between University Ave and Washington Ave. There is a small attached lot with free parking, as well as nearby street meters available. Happy hour is 3pm – 7pm!
Unable to stay for the entire discussion? Feel free to drop in when you can! Let us know you’ll be joining us with an RSVP on the Facebook event
Stephen McGregor, Facilitator
Stephen McGregor is a student at the University of Minnesota-Duluth studying Mechanical Engineering, as well as a budding game designer. He joined Glitch during its first year and, despite the long distance, continues to be a passionate member of the local games community.
Fee: Free
