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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 26 MIN

How are video games made?

from But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids · host Vermont Public

How are video games made? Who invented the concept? Why do games have levels? Who invented them? Why are game consoles so expensive? Why do people like playing these games so much and do they turn your brain to mush? What do you do if you can’t make yourself stop playing? In this episode, we talk with Patrick Klepek, writer and editor of Crossplay, a newsletter focused on video games and parenting.Download our learning guide: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript

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