← Back to Submind

Topic

game mechanics

NBA 2K22 JUST HIT A NEW LOW WITH THIS UPDATE...

Agent 00 OG

The host of Agent Nation begins by expressing initial excitement over the Season Six patch notes for NBA 2K22, which promise an intergalactic theme involving zero gravity events and a journey into outer space. However, this enthusiasm quickly turns to disappointment upon realizing that these grand c …

Game Mechanics in Tabletop Design: Full panel from PAX East 2025

Rym DeCoster

The panel begins by establishing that the term "game mechanic" lacks a single universal definition, opting instead for a functional consensus where specific actions define their nature rather than strict semantics. This approach allows designers to distinguish between similar mathematical systems ba …

Game Instructions for Educational Game FunDhan [ENGLISH]

HBCSE-TIFR

FunDhan is an educational card game designed to teach children essential financial literacy skills through engaging gameplay that combines money management with math practice. The game components include budget sheets, character-specific cards defining missions involving health and desire points, a …

Yappin and Relic Grindin | Final Fantasy XIV Online

Bwana

The video centers on a player engaging in relic grinding within Final Fantasy XIV, specifically focusing on obtaining Azerite Demonic Zamasia mounts as part of an ongoing challenge. The streamer discusses the mechanics involved, noting that while drop rates may have been increased due to upcoming co …

DEAR DEVS, STOP MAKING NBA 2K MORE REALISTIC

Agent 00 OG

The speaker argues that making NBA 2K overly realistic would ultimately ruin the game by sacrificing its core fun and responsiveness for the sake of simulation accuracy. While some players demand mechanics like Stephen Curry's real-life shooting percentages or dribble moves be replicated exactly, th …

Designing for Spectators - Super MAGFest 2026 (full panel)

Rym DeCoster

The panelists from Geek Nights argue that designing games specifically for spectators requires a fundamental shift in perspective, treating gameplay not merely as static entertainment like movies but as dynamic musical compositions where every performance offers unique artistry. To achieve this, des …

Game Instructions for Educational Game FunDhan [HINDI]

HBCSE-TIFR

The FunDhan is an educational board game designed to teach children essential financial literacy concepts through interactive play involving money management, spending habits, and saving strategies. The game components include a budget sheet for tracking finances, character-specific budget cards tha …

I Built the BEST God Squad Day One in Madden 27

DubDot DUBBY

The video features a creator showcasing his custom "Day One" team built entirely around the Philadelphia Eagles theme in Madden 27, driven by his personal fandom for the franchise. He details specific customization choices made to optimize player performance, such as utilizing Any Team chemistry evo …

GLORY TO CASTILE ! ! ! IRON NEST: Turret Simulator Launch day!

Bwana

The video chronicles the highly anticipated launch day of "Iron Nest," an artillery simulation game set in Castile during 1927 and beyond. The creator expresses immense excitement after waiting since spring for the release, finally purchasing the full version on Steam just as it went live. Upon star …

We Waited 5 Years For This...

DotoDoya

The video documents the frantic excitement and confusion surrounding an unexpected live server stress test for *Gears of War: Echoes*, a highly anticipated title that fans had waited five years to play. The creator, an enthusiastic long-time fan who barely slept due to anticipation, was caught off g …

Messing Up the Rules - PAX Unplugged

Rym DeCoster

At PAX Unplugged 2025, speakers examined why tabletop gamers frequently deviate from established rules by contrasting digital and analog gaming environments; while video games use code to automatically enforce mechanics allowing players to discover systems without manuals, board games rely on human …