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A Little Bit of Yesterday - Why We Love Retro Games So Much - Extra Credits

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Why are so many of today's designers going after the nostalgia/retro aesthetic in their games? We associate them with playfulness, creativity, and imagination that is sometimes lacking in serious, modern games. They give us freedom to explore.
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(Original air date: July 17, 2013)
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