Episode 131 – When Narratives Detract From Open-World Games

Jim, Doc, Eric, and Nick discuss the ways developer narratives can detract from open-world games and vice versa. Plus, Far Cry 5, Doc’s dos and don’ts of board game expansions, and more.

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