
Games of Note podcast is where we discuss not if a particular game is good or bad, but the impact it had on game design & and the culture of video games. Hosted by Will Luton (game designer) & Wayne Emanuel (game bizdev consultant), we'll be discussing the most well-known to the most-obscure, but in one way, they are Games of Note!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Categories | Video GamesLeisure | ||||

In our first ever 'Side Note', we discuss a number of video games that were directly affected by 9/11 and the Iraq War, titles that were delayed, altered, or cancelled in response to the events.
Show Notes
* Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 - VATS... more
Games of Note: #4 - Dear Esther (2012)
In this episode, we dive into Dear Esther, the pioneering 2008 Half-Life 2 mod turned 2012 standalone title, often hailed as the first “walking simulator.” Forgoing combat, puzzles, and win-loss mechanics, it i... more
We discuss how FarmVille became one of the most iconic and widely played social games of all time, introducing timer-based mechanics, shared worlds, and cooperative play to the masses.
Reaching 300 million total players and over $1 billion in reven... more
Games of Note: #2 - Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Released on March 20, 1997, initially for the PlayStation and later for the Sega Saturn, this game, despite only selling 700,000 copies in the US and Japan, became a sleeper hit and cult classic... more
In our first episode, Will and Wayne dive into Shenmue — Yu Suzuki's overly ambitious Full Reactive Eyes Entertainment RPG, released for the SEGA Dreamcast in 1999 (Japan).
Shenmue was a groundbreaking title that redefined RPGs and adventure games w... more
Welcome to the Games of Note podcast!
This is just an introductory episode where we briefly discuss the purpose of the podcast, our backgrounds and what games/genres we dig (and a few we don't).
Games of Note is a video game podcast hosted by game ... more









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This series focuses on the evolution of video games and their influence on both game design and broader gaming culture. The discussions cover a diverse range of games, from iconic classics to niche titles, analyzing their significance in the industry and their lasting effects on game mechanics and narratives. Noteworthy episodes have tackled topics such as how historical events impact game content, the emergence of new genres, and the innovative mechanics that shaped player experiences in different eras. By exploring both mainstream and lesser-known games, the series offers a comprehensive look at the gaming landscape and its continual societal reflections.
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