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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2020 · 39 MIN

Journey

from Pixelated Playgrounds · host Pixelated Playgrounds

What if I told you there was a game released in 2012 that told a compelling story without using any words? That it also provided a beautiful allegory for one’s passage through life? And that it has online multiplayer which is never toxic or exclusive? It's hard to believe but all of this is true of Journey, which Thatgamecompany released almost a decade ago. It made a big impression when it was first launched, but remained a blind spot for the book club crew until now. Listen in to our discussion about what made this game special and how it holds up today.Three Word Reviews:Bryan: Wordless Road TripClint: Short and SweetJosh: Scarf Squids ForeverEpisode Notes:Jenova Chen’s GDC talk on Journey

Video Game Book Club by Pixelated Playgrounds covering Journey co-developed by Thatgamecompany and Santa Monica Studio, published by Sony Computer Entertainment.

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