Depth vs Complexity - Why More Features Don't Make a Better Game - Extra Credits
More complex games aren't better--deeper ones are. Design choices like well-crafted tutorials and appropriate play pacing can make the difference between a needlessly hard game and an enjoyable one that still retains rich gameplay.
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(Original air date: January 16, 2013)
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