Uploaded March 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Exploring the link between nerds, games and dating, Ric takes us on an intense and personal journey through awkward dates, body pillows, and the rules of Tinder.

Ric Cowley is editor or PocketGamer and dating aficionado, and you can talk to him about either of these things @RicCowley

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VideoBrains is a free monthly conference where video games developers, journalists and players give talks and answer questions. We’ve had fantastic talks on everything from indie marketing to the Slender Man to a behind-the-scenes look at Deus Ex.

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