Exposition = explanatory text. It’s frustrating to hear a video game character monologue the need-to-know details in an “exposition dump”. This week’s episode of Extra Credits discusses basic story principles as they apply to games. One of our favorite episodes in the series yet!

WATCH NOW ON BLIP: More Than Exposition

HELLO gamers! This week Extra Credits ponders whether or not we should fund a real-life XCOM, The Drake equation, and the Fermi paradox.

WATCH NOW ON BLIP: Funding XCOM (Part 1), Funding XCOM (Part 2)

2013 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: PLAY MORE

Check out 12 of our greatest gaming hits, to inspire you in the new year!

1. The Gauntlet: The Draft
   The contestants meet each other for the first time and get introduced to a group of 4 Rooster Teeth stars that will become their mentors and coaches. And just as soon as they get started, somebody’s got to go home.
2. Extra Credits: Demo Daze
   Ever wonder why you don’t see more demo games being released? 
3. Red vs. Blue: Season 10, Episode 1
   In the season 10 premiere, Red vs. Blue is back right where it left: Agent Carolina has returned, and she is not happy.
4. Glitch: OMG Pilot OMG
   Glitch banner makes a wish and it uh, it causes problems.
5. Uninformed Videogame Reviews: Weenus Penis Uranus
   Nap times Jerry writes a letter to Slim Jim.
6. Retroware TV: The Videogame Years: 1980 - Pt. 1
   An “I Love the 80s-style” panel of contributors and special guests will have you learning, laughing and scratching your heads as we explore our favorite hobby’s past.
7. BIT Parts: Episode 101 (Halo)
   Agents Zero and One question a soldier who has witnessed the horrors of war.
8. Day[9]TV: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning w/ guest Felicia Day!
   Day[9] explores the action-RPG Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning all day long with the star of The Guild!
9. JonTron: Charlie’s Angels for Gamecube
   Not even JonTron could keep it together for the ridiculousness of this game.
10. Video Games AWESOME!: Epic Mickey 2 is Awesome
    Epic Mickey 2 is awesome…. well, maybe.
11. Game Chasers: Rival Turf
    Back in Texas, Billy and Jay find the location of video game Mike’s secret flea market. 
12. brentalfloss: Nintendohemian Rhapsody
    Is this the real life, or 8-bit fantasy?

Extra Credits explains to us why video game demos are more and more scarce… hint: it’s us (players), not them (developers)… and yes, money.

WATCH NOW ON BLIP: Demo Daze

Extra Credits is a weekly animated show that takes a deeper look at video games; how they are made, what they mean, and how we can make them better.

This week, EC discusses two alternate monetization methods that could work for certain games - a must-watch if you’re in the gaming industry.

WATCH NOW ON BLIP: Digital Rentals and the Online Arcade