Ok, to call this nerdy is an understatement. The podcast host explores how I he got totally addicted to a mobile game, with the man who made it. If you like games, this is for you. (So far, I managed to resist the urge to try out the game.)

From Weekly Filet #480, in March 2024.

How do you make an addictive video game?

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