JUST RIGHT I w/ Nic McConnell (Instruction Derby)

Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is…

What is an example of a game that is “just right?” It could be its length, difficulty, challenge, style, or combination of it all. What did it get right?

My guest this week is:

Nic McConnell works in the game biz at Riot as an Age Ratings Manager and hosts his own weekly show, Instruction Derby, on Twitch. Follow him on bsky.app at @mcconnell.bsky.social + @instructionderby.bsky.social

Instruction Derby - Wednesdays at noon Pacific - twitch.tv/nicmcconnell

Show credits:

Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit

Background art from Bleak Sword

I created the music.

Games discussed:

• Castlevania
• NBA 2k
• Ninja Gaiden
• God of War (2018)
• Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
• Cocoon
• Bleak Sword DX
• …& more!

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