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A relaxing look at the tiny video game mechanics designed to make you smile.

Ric Cowley


    • Jul 24, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 10m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    Special Report: Stray

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 7:14


    In a special episode, Joy Mechanic explores the entirety of Stray in about seven minutes, and examines how a game full to the brim with joy mechanics might not actually have any at all. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

    Hiding the Game in Gal Gun

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 17:17


    In the glorious return of Joy Mechanic, we begin a short season on sex in video games with a look at the ecstasy-'em-up Gal Gun series, the wild world of UK ratings boards, and being able to hide your game at a moment's notice. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

    Episode Five: Burnout in Driver

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 8:58


    In episode five, we explore the burnout button in Driver, and why its largely useless function brings more frustration than it does joy. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

    Episode Four: Bailing in Skate 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 10:50


    In the fourth episode, we fall off our skateboard,and refuse to get back on until we've broken every bone in our body in Skate 3. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

    Episode Three: Opening Doors in Resident Evil 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 10:09


    In the third episode, we examine how opening doors with our hands and feet brings us joy in Resident Evil 4. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

    Episode Two: Visitor Cam in Planet Coaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 10:00


    In the second episode, we look at the ability to see through the eyes of your visitors in Planet Coaster. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

    Episode One: Sitting Down in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 11:42


    In the first episode, we look at the history of sitting down across the Animal Crossing series, and the advancements in seating brought in by New Horizons. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

    Episode Zero: What is a Joy Mechanic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 6:10


    In this explainer episode, we look at what exactly a joy mechanic is, and what the show Joy Mechanic is all about. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

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