Discussing the meaning of gaming with SpidersSTG | Game Design Archive EP55 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-07-10 | In this episode we are joined by the creator of gaming videos that speak to your soul SpidersSTG and discuss how and why video games are in the state they currently are.Discord:discord.gg/mGNEZqz8yHLinks:@SpidersSTG https://x.com/Spiders_STGyoutube.com/watch?v=zrbzDK9OSJ0store.steampowered.com/app/229480/Dungeons__Dragons_Chronicles_of_Mystarastore.steampowered.com/app/1904480/Absolumstore.steampowered.com/app/2361770/SHINOBI_Art_of_Vengeancegog.com/en/game/devil_daggersstore.steampowered.com/app/3977390/Emerald_Bluestore.steampowered.com/app/2025840/Gunveinstore.steampowered.com/app/2443720/Concordstore.steampowered.com/app/4128260/Highguardstore.steampowered.com/app/1556712/Capcom_Arcade_StadiumFINAL_FIGHTstore.steampowered.com/app/422970/Devil_Daggersstore.steampowered.com/app/3357650/PRAGMATAoverwatch.blizzard.com/en-usen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Fox_(2026_video_game)@TheElectricUnderground @SamsoniteSTG
Value values, not genres | Game Design Archive EP64 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-09-11 | In this episode we discuss why we think design values are more important than genres and why more players is not always better.Discord:discord.gg/mGNEZqz8yHLinks:store.steampowered.com/app/2025840/Gunveinboghog.itch.io/caramel-action-returnsstore.steampowered.com/app/3977390/Emerald_Bluestore.steampowered.com/app/694770/Vestaria_Saga_I_War_of_the_Scionsstore.steampowered.com/app/1245620/ELDEN_RINGen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon%27s_Soulsen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_Emblemhttps://shmups.wiki/library/DoDonPachi_DaiOuJou
Realistic movement sucks | Game Design Archive EP63 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-09-04 | In this episode we discuss animations, responsiveness, limitations, physics and how all of this affects the game feel.Discord:discord.gg/mGNEZqz8yHLinks:terrycavanagh.itch.io/eggstore.steampowered.com/app/3831080/Oeufstore.steampowered.com/app/230270/N_NPLUSPLUSstore.steampowered.com/app/377860/Mushihimesamastore.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDstore.steampowered.com/app/3357650/PRAGMATAyoutube.com/watch?v=Yb2woZX3jsQ&list=PLj_fo4j9ZtOmHiJ02-whSuvaltWWXsJ2e
Only noobs are unlucky | Game Design Archive EP62 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-08-28 | In this episode we discuss RNG and randomness and why these are not so different as people make them out to be. We also discuss the common game design distinction between input and output RNG and why we think this distinction is bad.Discord:discord.gg/mGNEZqz8yHLinks:gog.com/en/game/spelunkygog.com/en/game/hollow_knight_silksongstore.steampowered.com/app/1375400/Ghosts_n_Goblins_Resurrectionterrycavanagh.itch.io/dicey-dungeonsstore.steampowered.com/app/268500/XCOM_2store.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2store.steampowered.com/app/1131620/Dominion
Blader joins us to discuss skill in video games | Game Design Archive EP61 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-08-21 | In this episode we are joined by a Blader to talk about skill and how this affects taste in gaming. We also touch on variety of other topics including our first experiences of real skill based gaming and how taste develops over time.Discord:discord.gg/mGNEZqz8yHLinks: @BladerLBM https://x.com/BladerLBMpd-cgt.itch.io/lurrunagog.com/en/game/devil_daggersgog.com/en/game/hollow_knight_silksongstore.steampowered.com/app/1556712/Capcom_Arcade_StadiumFINAL_FIGHTstore.steampowered.com/app/3977390/Emerald_Bluestore.steampowered.com/app/377860/Mushihimesamastore.steampowered.com/app/1743850/HYPER_DEMONstore.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDstore.steampowered.com/app/814380/Sekiro_Shadows_Die_Twice__GOTY_Edition
Meaningful experiences dont deserve to be forgotten | Game Design Archive EP60 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-08-14 | In this episode we discuss the common quote "I wish I could forget it so I could experience it again" and why we disagree with this mindset.Discord:discord.gg/mGNEZqz8yHLinks:pd-cgt.itch.io/lurrunagog.com/en/game/devil_daggersgog.com/en/game/hollow_knight_silksongstore.steampowered.com/app/357300/Snakebirdstore.steampowered.com/app/1556712/Capcom_Arcade_StadiumFINAL_FIGHTstore.steampowered.com/app/1375400/Ghosts_n_Goblins_Resurrectionstore.steampowered.com/app/1245620/ELDEN_RINGstore.steampowered.com/app/3977390/Emerald_Bluestore.steampowered.com/app/377860/Mushihimesamaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mushihimesama_Futari
Games should be more complex | Game Design Archive EP59 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-08-07 | In this episode we discuss different kinds of complexity in games and how to think about encounter difficulty vs encounter complexity.Discord:discord.gg/mGNEZqz8yHLinks:pd-cgt.itch.io/lurrunagog.com/en/game/devil_daggersgog.com/en/game/the_witnessstore.steampowered.com/app/1556712/Capcom_Arcade_StadiumFINAL_FIGHTstore.steampowered.com/app/1375400/Ghosts_n_Goblins_Resurrectionstore.steampowered.com/app/377860/Mushihimesamastore.steampowered.com/app/1245620/ELDEN_RINGstore.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDstore.steampowered.com/app/814380/Sekiro_Shadows_Die_Twice__GOTY_Edition
Deep hobbies take time | Game Design Archive EP58 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-07-31 | In this episode we discuss the difference between deep and shallow hobbies and how top down and bottom up practice affects your progress.Discord:discord.gg/mGNEZqz8yHLinks:gog.com/en/game/devil_daggersen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nosgothstore.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2store.steampowered.com/app/893180/Catherine_Classicstore.steampowered.com/app/357300/Snakebirdstore.steampowered.com/app/3977390/Emerald_Bluestore.steampowered.com/app/377860/Mushihimesama
Pr0nogo joins us to discuss the future of RTS and competitive gaming | Game Design Archive EP57 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-07-24 | In this episode we are joined by a Pr0nogo. The creator of Cosmonarchy, an innovative competitive RTS, built within the classic Starcraft engine. We discuss the future of RTS, competitive gaming and various other related topics.Discord:discord.gg/mGNEZqz8yHLinks:@TheNoFraudsClub @Pr0nogo fraudsclub.comcosmonarchy.comhttps://x.com/pr0nogostarcraft.blizzard.com/en-usstarcraft2.blizzard.com/en-uswarcraft3.blizzard.com/en-usdiablo2.blizzard.com/en-usdiablo4.blizzard.com/en-usstore.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2store.steampowered.com/app/2076010/UNDER_NIGHT_INBIRTH_II_SysCelesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nosgoth
In a digital future, there is only piracy | Game Design Archive EP56 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-07-17 | In this episode we discuss the news that Sony has decided to end production of physical discs in 2028 and how we think this will affect the future of console gaming.Discord:discord.gg/mGNEZqz8yHLinks:gog.com/en/game/devil_daggersen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nosgothstore.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2store.steampowered.com/app/3751950/Assassins_Creed_Black_Flag_Resyncedgog.com/en/game/singularity
Oops! We got a bit too technical... | Game Design Archive EP54 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-07-03 | In this episode we talk about game design tools game engines, programming and why we think a lot of potential is lost because of the limitations of our tools.Discord:discord.gg/mGNEZqz8yHLinks:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embodiment_of_Scarlet_Devilstore.steampowered.com/app/464450/DoDonPachi_Resurrectionstore.steampowered.com/app/1245620/ELDEN_RINGstore.steampowered.com/app/2073850/THE_FINALSstore.steampowered.com/app/7940/Call_of_Duty_4_Modern_Warfare_2007store.steampowered.com/app/1238820/Battlefield_3store.steampowered.com/app/1139900/Ghostrunnergamemaker.io/enmonogame.netunrealengine.comgodotengine.orgunity.comstore.steampowered.com/app/1289520/SHMUP_Creatorstore.steampowered.com/app/2492380/Shooting_Game_Builder
Aesthetic consistency | Game Design Archive EP53 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-06-26 | In this episode we discuss a topic brought up by Matthewmatosis in his latest video about Aesthetic Deception and how we think about these concepts very differently.Discord:discord.gg/mGNEZqz8yHLinks:youtube.com/watch?v=IuBIW9h4qw4store.steampowered.com/app/3816700/Logic_Bombsmaddymakesgamesinc.itch.io/celesteen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_Gareggastore.steampowered.com/app/1556712/Capcom_Arcade_StadiumFINAL_FIGHTstore.steampowered.com/app/377860/Mushihimesamastore.steampowered.com/app/2025840/Gunveinstore.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2store.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDstore.steampowered.com/app/2076010/UNDER_NIGHT_INBIRTH_II_SysCeles
Boghog joins us to talk about game design | Game Design Archive EP52 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-06-19 | In this episode we are joined by a special guest, the legendary "arcade style" game designer Boghog. We discuss a wide range of topics including his games, checkmates, AAA game design and shmups.Discord:discord.gg/mGNEZqz8yHLinks:@boghogSTG patreon.com/c/Boghogoooboghog.itch.ioboghog.itch.io/caramel-action-returnsboghog.itch.io/redpulsestore.steampowered.com/app/2025840/Gunveinstore.steampowered.com/app/3159150/ARMED_DECOBOThttps://x.com/boghogooohttps://bsky.app/profile/boghogstg.bsky.socialen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_balance#Transitivity_and_intransitivityen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillacs_and_Dinosaurs_(video_game)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetris:_The_Grand_Masterctmatthews.itch.iostore.steampowered.com/app/3605570/Hyper_Bun_Buster_Rocket_Hammer_Actionstore.steampowered.com/app/4315900/LURRUNA__The_Island_of_Towering_Automatonsstore.steampowered.com/app/1556712/Capcom_Arcade_StadiumFINAL_FIGHTstore.steampowered.com/app/4019130/Psyvariar_3store.steampowered.com/app/422970/Devil_Daggersstore.steampowered.com/app/210970/The_Witnessstore.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2store.steampowered.com/app/3357650/PRAGMATAstore.steampowered.com/app/1875580/Mina_the_Hollowerstore.steampowered.com/app/236690/Blood_Bowl_2_Legendary_Edition_Classicstore.steampowered.com/app/2432860/MENACE
Games are not interesting in theory | Game Design Archive EP51 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-06-14 | In this episode we discuss designer intent and inspiration when deciding on what problems to solve to create interesting games.Discord:discord.gg/mGNEZqz8yHLinks:store.steampowered.com/app/1700/Arx_Fatalisstore.steampowered.com/app/210970/The_Witnessstore.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2store.steampowered.com/app/3357650/PRAGMATAstore.steampowered.com/app/422970/Devil_Daggersstore.steampowered.com/app/945360/Among_Usboghog.itch.io/caramel-action-returns
What the **** is your game about? | Game Design Archive EP50 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-06-07 | In this episode we discuss hype and game trailers. Even though it has always been bad it seems like it is getting worse.Discord:discord.gg/mGNEZqz8yHLinks:store.steampowered.com/app/3949550/1666_Amsterdamstore.steampowered.com/app/1245620/ELDEN_RINGstore.steampowered.com/app/4729320/Swords_of_Legendsstore.steampowered.com/app/499170/Order_of_the_Sinking_Starstore.steampowered.com/app/3112260/_Virtua_Fighter_5_REVO_World_Stage
Let the player figure it out | Game Design Archive EP49 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-05-31 | In this episode we discuss conveyance and how it is not necessarily as important as some might think.Discord:discord.gg/mGNEZqz8yHLinks:boghog.itch.io/redpulsestore.steampowered.com/app/2025840/Gunveinstore.steampowered.com/app/3159150/ARMED_DECOBOTstore.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDstore.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2store.steampowered.com/app/499180/Braid_Anniversary_Editionstore.steampowered.com/app/210970/The_Witnessstore.steampowered.com/app/499170/Order_of_the_Sinking_Starstore.steampowered.com/app/1131620/Dominionstore.steampowered.com/app/1556712/Capcom_Arcade_StadiumFINAL_FIGHT@boghogSTG
Modern video games are like smart fridges | Game Design Archive EP48 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-05-24 | In this episode we discuss why we think most modern games focus too much on the product and how to stand out. We think the mindset should be shifted more towards exploring the gameplay possibility space instead to create more intresting experiences.Discord:discord.gg/mGNEZqz8yHLinks:store.steampowered.com/app/3357650/PRAGMATAstore.steampowered.com/app/422970/Devil_Daggersboghog.itch.io/redpulsestore.steampowered.com/app/2025840/Gunveinstore.steampowered.com/app/3159150/ARMED_DECOBOTstore.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDstore.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2store.steampowered.com/app/499180/Braid_Anniversary_Editionstore.steampowered.com/app/210970/The_Witnessstore.steampowered.com/app/499170/Order_of_the_Sinking_Star@TheElectricUnderground @boghogSTG
Game design enthusiasts rant about UX for way too long | Game Design Archive EP47 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-05-17 | In this episode we discuss loading screens, "workflow", UX and how this can have a big impact on the game experience.Discord:discord.gg/mGNEZqz8yHLinks:store.steampowered.com/app/2025840/Gunveinstore.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDstore.steampowered.com/app/3977390/Emerald_Bluestore.steampowered.com/app/1245620/ELDEN_RINGstore.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2store.steampowered.com/app/236850/Europa_Universalis_IVstore.steampowered.com/app/499180/Braid_Anniversary_Editionterrycavanagh.itch.io/super-hexagon
Dont go with the flow | Game Design Archive EP46 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-05-10 | In this episode we discuss general game structure, flow, how it is applied in game design and how we think a lot of designers think about it incorrectly.Discord:discord.gg/mGNEZqz8yHLinks:store.steampowered.com/app/2025840/Gunveingog.com/en/game/hollow_knight_silksongstore.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDstore.steampowered.com/app/365500/quadrantstore.steampowered.com/app/3977390/Emerald_Blueterrycavanagh.itch.io/super-hexagongog.com/en/game/ghostrunner
There is no skill ceiling | Game Design Archive EP45 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-05-03 | In this episode we discuss the skill ceiling, the difference between singleplayer and multiplayer games and how this affects design in ways that most people don't think about.Links:store.steampowered.com/app/2025840/Gunveinstore.steampowered.com/app/377860/Mushihimesamaboghog.itch.io/mechstarastragog.com/en/game/hollow_knight_silksongstore.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDstore.steampowered.com/app/814380/Sekiro_Shadows_Die_Twice__GOTY_Editionstore.steampowered.com/app/1245620/ELDEN_RING
Please stop balancing games | Game Design Archive EP44 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-04-26 | In this episode we discuss why we think the constant updating and rebalancing of multiplayer games is bad and creates uninteresting games.Links:store.steampowered.com/app/570/Dota_2store.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2store.steampowered.com/app/2357570/Overwatchstore.steampowered.com/app/1422450/Deadlocken.wikipedia.org/wiki/StarCraft:_Brood_War
A somewhat comprehensible ramble about tactics and strategy | Game Design Archive EP43 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-04-19 | In this episode we discuss the distinction between what we call tactics and strategy (based on ideas from the youtube channel TheElectricUnderground) and what a lot of newer games lack.Links:@TheElectricUnderground terrycavanagh.itch.io/dicey-dungeonsstore.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDstore.steampowered.com/app/570/Dota_2store.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2store.steampowered.com/app/236850/Europa_Universalis_IVen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem
We hate sequels | Game Design Archive EP42 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-04-12 | In this episode we discuss sequels and remakes and why we think it is a bad idea most of the time.Links:store.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDgog.com/en/game/hollow_knight_silksongstore.steampowered.com/app/464450/DoDonPachi_Resurrectionstore.steampowered.com/app/236850/Europa_Universalis_IVstore.steampowered.com/app/4517190/_store.steampowered.com/app/499180/Braid_Anniversary_Edition
Pressure is gameplay | Game Design Archive EP41 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-04-05 | In this episode we discuss pressure in games and how we think a lot of developers think about it as being only a bad thing, but we think it is an important aspect of designing deep and intresting games.Links:store.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDgog.com/en/game/hollow_knight_silksongstore.steampowered.com/app/2025840/Gunveinstore.steampowered.com/app/464450/DoDonPachi_Resurrectionstore.steampowered.com/app/236850/Europa_Universalis_IVgog.com/en/game/dicey_dungeons
Leniency influences design more than you think | Game Design Archive EP40 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-03-29 | In this episode we discuss lenient mechanics and how they affect gameplay.Links:store.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDstore.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2store.steampowered.com/app/268500/XCOM_2store.steampowered.com/app/814380/Sekiro_Shadows_Die_Twice__GOTY_Editionstore.steampowered.com/app/418240/Shadow_Tactics_Blades_of_the_Shogunstore.steampowered.com/app/610370/Desperados_IIIstore.steampowered.com/app/504230/Celestestore.steampowered.com/app/353540/Stephens_Sausage_Roll
Realism is Unrealistic | Game Design Archive EP39 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-03-22 | In this episode we how we think trying to achive photo realistic graphics is wasteful and undesirable.Links:store.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDstore.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2store.steampowered.com/app/1808500/ARC_Raidersstore.steampowered.com/app/1245620/ELDEN_RINGstore.steampowered.com/app/1903340/Clair_Obscur_Expedition_33store.steampowered.com/app/774361/Blasphemousstore.steampowered.com/app/736260/Baba_Is_You
Click this video or you will miss out | Game Design Archive EP38 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-03-15 | In this episode we discuss the social atmosphere around gaming, hype and FOMO.Links:youtube.com/watch?v=ZLbvMWEAoyYstore.steampowered.com/app/464450/DoDonPachi_Resurrectionstore.steampowered.com/app/1556712/Capcom_Arcade_StadiumFINAL_FIGHTstore.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDstore.steampowered.com/app/2025840/Gunveinstore.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2store.steampowered.com/app/570/Dota_2store.steampowered.com/app/1808500/ARC_Raidersstore.steampowered.com/app/1245620/ELDEN_RING
Singleplayer is the new multiplayer | Game Design Archive EP37 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-03-08 | In this episode we discuss PVPVE games and the direction of multiplayer games in general.Links:store.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDstore.steampowered.com/app/2025840/Gunveinstore.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2store.steampowered.com/app/570/Dota_2store.steampowered.com/app/1808500/ARC_Raidersstore.steampowered.com/app/2073850/THE_FINALSstore.steampowered.com/app/578080/PUBG_BATTLEGROUNDSstore.steampowered.com/app/1172470/Apex_Legendsstore.steampowered.com/app/594650/Hunt_Showdown_1896store.steampowered.com/app/1237970/Titanfall_2
We LOVE spending money on video games | Game Design Archive EP36 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-03-01 | In this episode we discuss spending money on games, gaming subscriptions, sales and game value and how all of this affects the future of video games.Links:patreon.com/posts/commercial-indie-149877585youtube.com/watch?v=Nljtp32c64Mspiderwebsoftware.comgreyaliengames.com/shadowhandsolitaire/index.phpctmatthews.itch.io/duckys-delivery-servicegog.com/en/game/hollow_knight_silksong
Game designers hate gameplay | Game Design Archive EP35 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-02-22 | In this episode we discuss why we think game designers hate gameplay.Links:youtube.com/watch?v=xsN8NIDe1NUkotaku.com/outer-worlds-2-rpg-inventory-weight-encumbered-2000650641Games discussed:MENACE: store.steampowered.com/app/2432860/MENACEAge of Empires II: store.steampowered.com/app/813780/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_EditionGunvein: store.steampowered.com/app/2025840/GunveinDoDonPachi Resurrection: store.steampowered.com/app/464450/DoDonPachi_ResurrectionFinal Fight: store.steampowered.com/app/1556712/Capcom_Arcade_StadiumFINAL_FIGHTCounter Strike 2: store.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2
The reason you suck at video games | Game Design Archive EP34 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-02-15 | In this episode we discuss how we think people judge their own capabilities incorrectly. And how trying to improve in what you do is rewarding.Games discussed:Gunvein: store.steampowered.com/app/2025840/GunveinDoDonPachi Resurrection: store.steampowered.com/app/464450/DoDonPachi_ResurrectionEmerald Blue: store.steampowered.com/app/3977390/Emerald_BlueDark Souls: store.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDSekiro: store.steampowered.com/app/814380/Sekiro_Shadows_Die_Twice__GOTY_EditionFinal Fight: store.steampowered.com/app/1556712/Capcom_Arcade_StadiumFINAL_FIGHTCounter Strike 2: store.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2
Beware the spikes | Delving into Spelunky Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-02-11 | In this episode we discuss the intresting and punishing (in a good way) design of Spelunky.Link:gog.com/en/game/spelunky
Its okay to like bad games | Game Design Archive EP33 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-02-08 | In this episode we discuss why we think it is ok to like bad games and how consensus and metrics is not a good way to evaluate games.Games discussed:Gunvein: store.steampowered.com/app/2025840/GunveinThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum: store.steampowered.com/app/1265780/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_GollumXCOM 2: store.steampowered.com/app/268500/XCOM_2
Terry shows everyone how its done | Delving Into Dicey Dungeons Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-02-04 | In this episode we discuss Dicey Dungeons. A rogue-lite deck builder done right.Link:terrycavanagh.itch.io/dicey-dungeons
You need to start looking at the bigger picture | Game Design Archive EP32 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-02-01 | In this episode we discuss why we think game designers should think more about the big picture when designing games.Games discussed:DoDonPachi Resurrection: store.steampowered.com/app/464450/DoDonPachi_ResurrectionEmerald Blue: store.steampowered.com/app/3977390/Emerald_BlueTotal War: WARHAMMER III: store.steampowered.com/app/1142710/Total_War_WARHAMMER_IIIDark Souls: store.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDSekiro: store.steampowered.com/app/814380/Sekiro_Shadows_Die_Twice__GOTY_EditionFinal Fight: store.steampowered.com/app/1556712/Capcom_Arcade_StadiumFINAL_FIGHTCounter Strike 2: store.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2
I like to swing my sword in Elden Ring, but prefer doing it in Dark Souls | Delving Into Elden Ring Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-01-28 | In this episode we discuss the Elden Ring and how even though it is a great game it was a huge step back.Link:store.steampowered.com/app/1245620/ELDEN_RING
You do NOT control the buttons you press | Game Design Archive EP31 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-01-25 | In this episode we discuss why we think game designers should focus on making a good game experience instead of ofloading that on to the player.Games discussed:Papers, Please: store.steampowered.com/app/239030/Papers_PleaseReturn of the Obra Dinn: store.steampowered.com/app/653530/Return_of_the_Obra_DinnDark Souls: store.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDFinal Fight: store.steampowered.com/app/1556712/Capcom_Arcade_StadiumFINAL_FIGHTCrusader Kings III: store.steampowered.com/app/1158310/Crusader_Kings_IIICounter Strike 2: store.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2
Multiplayer games used to be good | Delving Into Counter Strike 2 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-01-21 | In this episode we discuss the timeless classic Counter Strike and why other multiplayer games seems to not be able to keep up with it.Link:store.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2
Story games are good, actually | Game Design Archive EP30 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-01-18 | In this episode we discuss why we think story in games are good, actually and how most people talk about story in games in the wrong way.Games discussed:Papers, Please: store.steampowered.com/app/239030/Papers_PleaseReturn of the Obra Dinn: store.steampowered.com/app/653530/Return_of_the_Obra_DinnMetal Gear Solid: store.steampowered.com/app/2131630/METAL_GEAR_SOLID__Master_Collection_VersionThe Stanley Parable: store.steampowered.com/app/221910/The_Stanley_ParableHero must die. again: store.steampowered.com/app/1054050/Hero_must_die_againPony Island: store.steampowered.com/app/405640/Pony_IslandThe Hex: store.steampowered.com/app/510420/The_HexUndertale: store.steampowered.com/app/391540/UndertaleNieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139: store.steampowered.com/app/1113560/NieR_Replicant_ver122474487139NieR:Automata: store.steampowered.com/app/524220/NieRAutomataDark Souls: store.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDFinal Fight: store.steampowered.com/app/1556712/Capcom_Arcade_StadiumFINAL_FIGHTDragon Age: Origins: store.steampowered.com/app/47810/Dragon_Age_Origins__Ultimate_EditionBad End Theatre: store.steampowered.com/app/1764390/BAD_END_THEATERDarkest Dungeon: store.steampowered.com/app/262060/Darkest_DungeonCrusader Kings III: store.steampowered.com/app/1158310/Crusader_Kings_III
We enter the realm of pure logic! | Delving Into Logic Bombs Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-01-14 | Today we are delving into Logic bombs. A pure logic puzzle game.Links:store.steampowered.com/app/3816700/Logic_Bombs
Board games put video games to shame | Game Design Archive EP29 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-01-11 | In this episode we discuss things video games can learn from board game design and some things video games do better.Games discussed:Dominion: store.steampowered.com/app/1131620/DominionOne Deck Galaxy: store.steampowered.com/app/1974300/One_Deck_GalaxyKeep Talking and Nobody Explodes: store.steampowered.com/app/341800/Keep_Talking_and_Nobody_ExplodesDark Souls: store.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDKing's Field: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%27s_Field
Now everyone can be a viking... | Delving Into Volgarr the Viking II Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-01-07 | The first episode of Delving Into Games, where we talk about games. Today we are delving into Volgarr the Viking II.Links:gog.com/en/game/volgarr_the_viking_ii
The problem with save files | Game Design Archive EP28 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-01-04 | In this episode we discuss how the ability to save data creates bad design decisions and how to prevent it.Games discussed:Half-Life 2: store.steampowered.com/app/220/HalfLife_2Final Fight: store.steampowered.com/app/1515950/Capcom_Arcade_StadiumDicey Dungeons: terrycavanagh.itch.io/dicey-dungeonsThe Witness: gog.com/en/game/the_witnessGhosts 'n Goblins Resurrection: store.steampowered.com/app/1375400/Ghosts_n_Goblins_ResurrectionCounter Strike 2: store.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2Dota 2: store.steampowered.com/app/570/Dota_2
The best games of 2025 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2026-01-01 | In this video we discuss what we think are the best games of 2025! Thank you everyone for the support and leave your picks in the comments.Awards:Order of the Sinking Star - Most anticipated game that will be too long: store.steampowered.com/app/499170/Order_of_the_Sinking_StarArmed Decobot - Most anticipated game that will make us look like game journalists: store.steampowered.com/app/3159150/ARMED_DECOBOTHollow Knight: Silksong - Best game that gaming journalists hate: gog.com/en/game/hollow_knight_silksongBloodthief - Best game where you play as a vampire and drink blood: store.steampowered.com/app/2533600/BloodthiefThose Who Rule - Best game that's good despite using a hexagon grid: store.steampowered.com/app/1822060/Those_Who_RuleSingou Breaka - Best game where you break traffic lights: store.steampowered.com/app/3506550/_SINGOU_BREAKAÖoo - Best game with a Swedish letter in it's name: store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/ooTerry's Other Games - Best game that teaches you how to make tea: terrycavanagh.itch.io/terrys-other-games
Deep games are clunky | Game Design Archive EP27 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2025-12-28 | In this episode we discuss why we think clunky game mechanics add depth to games in a lot of cases and how removing it and streamlining the experience removes that depth.Games discussed:Hollow Knight Silksong: gog.com/en/game/hollow_knight_silksongVolgarr the Viking: gog.com/en/game/volgarr_the_vikingDark Souls: store.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDGhosts 'n Goblins Resurrection: store.steampowered.com/app/1375400/Ghosts_n_Goblins_ResurrectionGetting Over It with Bennett Foddy: store.steampowered.com/app/240720/Getting_Over_It_with_Bennett_Foddy
Value your time | Game Design Archive EP26 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2025-12-21 | In this episode we discuss why we think gamers should think differently about how they spend their time in games and how they evaluate value for their money.Games discussed:F.E.A.R.: gog.com/en/game/fear_platinumHollow Knight Silksong: gog.com/en/game/hollow_knight_silksongFinal Fight: store.steampowered.com/app/1515950/Capcom_Arcade_StadiumThe Witness: gog.com/en/game/the_witnessDark Souls: store.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDDodonpachi: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DoDonPachi
Do not reward the player | Game Design Archive EP25 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2025-12-14 | In this episode we discuss how we think developers should focus more on intrisic rewards to create more intresting games.Games discussed:The Stanley Parable: store.steampowered.com/app/1703340/The_Stanley_Parable_Ultra_DeluxeDragon Age Origins: gog.com/en/game/dragon_age_originsHollow Knight Silksong: gog.com/en/game/hollow_knight_silksongFinal Fight: store.steampowered.com/app/1515950/Capcom_Arcade_StadiumThe Witness: gog.com/en/game/the_witnessBloodtheif: store.steampowered.com/app/2533600/BloodthiefDark Souls: store.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDDodonpachi: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DoDonPachi
Whats the point, Mr. Designer? | Game Design Archive EP24 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2025-12-07 | In this episode we ask the question, what is the point of the mechanic? Is it just there to add more mechanics or is it actually adding something to the game.Games discussed:Dishonored: gog.com/en/game/dishonored_definitive_editionSystem Shock: gog.com/en/game/system_shock_enhanced_editionSystem Shock 2: gog.com/en/game/system_shock_2_25th_anniversary_remasterWanted Dead: store.steampowered.com/app/1981610/Wanted_DeadFinal Fight: store.steampowered.com/app/1515950/Capcom_Arcade_StadiumGunvein: store.steampowered.com/app/2025840/GunveinIkaruga: store.steampowered.com/app/253750/IkarugaDodonpachi: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DoDonPachi
Let me f****** play the game | Game Design Archive EP23 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2025-11-30 | In this episode we discuss how tutorialization and cutscenes where you control the character ruin the flow and pace of a lot of games and how we think it should be done instead.Games discussed:Half-Life 2: store.steampowered.com/app/220/HalfLife_2Hollow Knight Silksong: gog.com/en/game/hollow_knight_silksongFinal Fight: store.steampowered.com/app/1515950/Capcom_Arcade_StadiumDicey Dungeons: terrycavanagh.itch.io/dicey-dungeonsREDPULSE: boghog.itch.io/redpulseThe Witness: gog.com/en/game/the_witnessDark Souls: store.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTERED
Game designers used to be gamers | Game Design Archive EP22 Game Design Archive With Edvard And Ludvig 2025-11-23 | In this episode we talk about how game designers used to be more skilled at games and how it affects the depth and quality of the games they design.Games discussed:Hollow Knight Silksong: gog.com/en/game/hollow_knight_silksongFinal Fight: store.steampowered.com/app/1515950/Capcom_Arcade_StadiumThe Witness: gog.com/en/game/the_witnessBloodtheif: store.steampowered.com/app/2533600/BloodthiefDark Souls: store.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTEREDDota 2: store.steampowered.com/app/570/Dota_2
