Everythings a Dating Sim: How Relationships Drive Player Engagement and Meaning #GDoCExpo @GDoCExpo
Everythings a Dating Sim: How Relationships Drive Player Engagement and Meaning #GDoCExpo  @GDoCExpo
Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Harness the power of horny and come hear why every game either *is* a dating sim or *should be* a dating sim in this (surprisingly PG) talk. Yichao highlights the power of character and player relationships in games and takes a journey across past and present titles and IP's he's worked on, from Magic: the Gathering to League of Legends and beyond.

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