Bennett Foddy is an acclaimed game designer famous for creating unique games like QWOP, Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, and the newly launched Baby Steps. He previously taught at the NYU Game Center, where he balanced teaching game design with developing his own innovative games.
In this episode, Bennett joins Joe Nash to discuss his systems-driven approach to game design, the often misunderstood aspects of frustration and difficulty, the impact of streaming and speedrunning on gaming experiences, and what sets his games apart.
Joe Nash is a developer, educator, and award-winning community builder with experience at companies like GitHub, Twilio, Unity, and PayPal. His journey in software development began with creating mods and running servers for Garry’s Mod, and he remains passionate about exploring new technologies through game development.
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