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Mythological archetypes like knights and bards are powerful but also standard-issue in games. How do we renew old archetypes to tell fresh, new, and compelling stories? Michael Chu, Narrative Director at 31st Union, talks to us about designing characters through archetype transformations in Overwatch and the kinds of stories he wants to see in 

Why do some games feel unfair when their math is perfectly fair, as well as the other way around? Ian Schreiber, cofounder of Global Game Jam and Assistant Professor at RIT, explains various cognitive biases, from selection bias to the hot-hand fallacy, and how they affect the experience and design of games.

What’s a fair exchange of value, and how do we build ethical guidelines around monetization in games? Crystin Cox, Director of Live Game Ops at Xbox Game Studios, talks to us about creating value for players, finding what’s fair, and how to approach monetization design with integrity. Guest:  Crystin Cox, Director of Live Game Ops, Xbox Game Studios Link Hughes, Game Designer

What responsibility do game designers have to the millions of players who spend their free time on our games? Daniel Cook, Chief Creative Officer at Spry Fox, talks to us about intentionally designing games to create positive interpersonal relationships and communities for players.