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Drew visits PAX Unplugged to walk the floor and interview board game developers who are developing experiences that push the medium into new areas. Can a board game make laugh so hard you cry or tell a harrowing story of sadness? Drew interviews 5 developers who are exploring these possibilities as well as what they hope people take away from their projects and why they make the games you play.
This week’s guests are:
- Jonathan Gilmour of Dinosaur Island – Pandasaurus
- James Ernest of Cheapass Games – Island of Dr. Lucky
- Liz Roche of Gather Round Games – Someone Has Died
- Chris Batarlis of Everything Epic – Big Trouble in Little China
- Matt Fantastic of Killjoy
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Executive Editor at Penguin Random House. Author of Know Thy Gamer: A Parent's Guide to Video Games and founder of Love Thy Nerd.
Episode Producer
Starting with Clear Channel Radio in the '90s, Jonathan has worked in audio and marketing for 20 years. Credits include stints at EA Tiburon, Christianity Today, Christ and Pop Culture, and freelancing as voice talent for audiobooks and podcast production services.
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