Hello, and welcome to another episode of Talk This! It’s Dangerous to Podcast Alone. This week, we’re talking about jank in video games. It’s an ode to jank. We love you jank.
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The Topic
What is jank? How is it different than just a broken game? When is jank good or bad? Do we actually long for a bit of jank in our games, or do we want them to be polished to a sheen? How do we respond to jank when we see it?
The Actual Discussion
We talk about different kinds of jank and different reasons that jank may appear in games. We also talk about the good and bad sides of jank, and when something crosses the line into simply broken. Also, we talk about how reaction to jank can change based on the type of game you’re playing, and what systems are affected.
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Enjoy the episode! Tell us what you think in the comments or on social media. Make sure to check out last week’s episode and look forward to next week’s where we’re talking about Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor and Blue Prince.