About this episode
The episode discusses games that feature increasing numbers and their societal implications.
Tonight on GeekNights, we consider games where the numbers go up. Like Balatro or Slay the Spire or 9 Kings or Vampire Survivors . These games might intersect with deeper societal problems related to the signifier and the signified and the trap of hyperreality . In the news, the NAACP calls for a boycott of southern public school athletics due to their extreme gutting of voting rights , Ferrari launches the Luce , and nobody is booking rooms for the World Cup. Related Links Forum Thread Games where the numbers go up Discord Chat Games where the numbers go up Bluesky Post Games where the numbers go up Things of the Day Rym - Otakon 08 Geeknights promo Scott - Sales & Dungeons
People in this episode
Hosts: Rym, Scott
Topics covered
- game mechanics
- societal issues
- voting rights
- game design
- hyperreality
Keywords
- games
- numbers
- society
- voting rights
- hyperreality
- Balatro
- Slay the Spire
- Vampire Survivors
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NAACP
Products: Balatro, Slay the Spire, 9 Kings, Vampire Survivors, Luce
Books & works: Otakon 08, Sales & Dungeons
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