Gameplay is an award-winning narrative podcast about video games and the virtual worlds that power culture and community. Using long-form storytelling, Gameplay is a documentary style show that explores a variety of narratives from the world of games, and speaks to their ability to create immersive experiences and social connection. Winner - Best Gaming Coverage, Australian IT Journalism Awards 2021 and 2022
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Gameplay
Stories about games and the virtual worlds that power culture and community.
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Remaking Metroid
Milton Guasti had spent 10 years of his life recreating Metroid II, until Nintendo claimed copyright infringement, merely a day after its release. There was always a chance that the lawyers would come knocking,...
Autcraft
Minecraft is one of the highest selling games of all time, and the blocky, 8-bit sandbox is especially popular with kids, due to the freedom its gameplay offers. But for children with Autism, that freedom is often...
The Sound of Hades
Hades is the fourth title from Supergiant Games, and one the best games of 2020. A rogue-like dungeon crawler, inspired by Greek mythology, you play as Zagreus, the son of Hades, as you attempt to escape the...
Ring Fit Adventure
For as long as video games have been criticised for their sedentary nature, developers have sought to get players off the couch, encouraging physical movement through fitness style games. From the Power Pad to Wii...
Addiction
For most of us, games are a fun hobby. But for some people, they can be genuinely problematic. Cam Adair struggled with gaming addiction for ten years, until he hit rock bottom. Now he's working to ensure compassion...
Red Ring of Death
When the Xbox 360 was launched in December 2005, Microsoft had accomplished a significant objective that would give it the edge in the console war - beating Sony's PS3 to market by almost a year. But a few months...
Premium vs Freemium
In the span of around 12 months, the release of the very first iPhone and the launch of the App Store created a whole new appetite for mobile games, empowering a generation of indie developers in the process. But one...
The Real You
Video games allow us to embody different people and inhabit other worlds. But when you can't be your true self in the real world, exploring virtual ones takes on even greater importance. For transgender people, like...
Up, Down, Left, Right
Which game controller is your favourite? Which gamepad is the worst? You probably already know your answer to both of these questions. It’s a very personal thing, because controllers are central to our overall...
Introducing Gameplay
Real stories, virtual worlds Games and story are closely intertwined. Our favourite digital worlds give us immersive experiences, social connection, and are a lens through which to explore the world around us. This...