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When you’re talking about a theme such as ‘The One That Got Away’ then it’s easy to get stuck thinking on the small scale, such as cancelled games and personal losses. But what about the bigger picture – what about the larger ideas which have escaped us all?
Mike Cook is the researcher responsible for creating ANGELINA, the game-making AI. In this episode he talks about games research as an overlooked aspect of the business and explains why it’s a problem developers don’t interact with researchers more often. In doing so he reveals the future that’s got away from the industry and asks if gamers have been cheated out of their ambitions…
Unlimited Hyperbole is a short podcast about videogames and the stories we tell about them. The show is divided into seasons of five episodes, each with a precise topic. This time we’re talking about ‘The One That Got Away’ – but to find out more, read after the jump.
