Show Notes
Some games are all about the power dynamics. How powerful or powerless you are and can be, compared to your adversaries, can make or break the enjoyment of a game. The boys talk about the balance of power between players and the AI, and how different games & game genres rely on different power scales to bring forward an enjoyable and immersive experience.
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