Abnormal Mapping 19: Michaela Joffe

Welcome, one and all, to another very special episode of Abnormal Mapping: our second Gameography! For those unfamiliar, a Gameography episode is where we take a close look at the work of a game maker, and approach it as a whole. This time, we chose to take a gander at the games of Michaela Joffe, who is here for an incredibly fun and interesting interview! Join us for talk of twine, trees and thanksgiving, as we dive into discussions of improvisational play, the function of anthropomorphism and the limits of authorial intent. And yet, all this is perhaps overshadowed, as Em brings unto Jackson the most horrifying of all revelations: The true meaning of Thanksgiving. This is only our second Gameography, and we’d love for your feedback about our process, as well as any other random questions or comments. As ever, you can bother both of us on Twitter, or send us an email at: [email protected]. You can get our podcast on iTunes, on Stitcher, or you can download it directly by clicking here. Gameography: Joffe Benthic Love Final Fantasy VI Recast Invisible Cities: The Party Game Dream of the Acacia Tree The Handsomest Echidna Mother She Killed Me, Father He Ate Me Babirusa Pig Game Pet Loris Simulator Faster Than A Speeding Bullet Will o’ Wisp Pangolin Valentine Eft to Newt Eufriesea: A Game of Orchid Bees The Handsomest Echidna Remastered Scribbly Walrus Next Month’s Game Club: Minecraft Music This Episode Blown Away by Kevin McLeod The Good, the Bad and the Loris by Ennio Morricone and Michaela Joffe