How are video games made?

How are video games made?

June 12, 2026 · 27 min · Episode 293

About this episode

This episode explores the making of video games and discusses various aspects of gaming culture with guest Patrick Klepek.

How are video games made? Who invented the concept? Why do games have levels? Who invented them? Why are game consoles so expensive? Why do people like playing these games so much and do they turn your brain to mush? What do you do if you can’t make yourself stop playing? In this episode, we talk with Patrick Klepek, writer and editor of Crossplay, a newsletter focused on video games and parenting. Download our learning guide: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript

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