EXP Podcast #167: So Wrong, Yet So Right

We've all played some clunkers in our time, but what what are the roots of a bad game's troubles?  Could it be the person at the end of the controller?  Could we be doing it wrong?  Today, Jorge and I talk about the line between a bad game and a bad player.  Inspired by Sean Sands' thoughts about getting a new perspective on games he hasn't liked, we discuss the search for a clear vision.  We touch on everything from Kinect Star Wars to Far Cry 2, and have a great time searching for the good in even the most tedious experiences.  As always, feel free to jump into the comments with your thoughts!Some discussion starters:- Has there ever been a time when you realized you were playing a game "wrong?"  What prompted this realization?- What kinds of things do bad games teach us?  Is "bad" more of a relative concept based on popular conventions than an absolute category?- To what extent should developers guide players toward the standard or "right" way to play?To listen to the podcast:- Subscribe to the EXP Podcast via iTunes here. Additionally, here is the stand-alone feed.- Listen to the podcast in your browser by left-clicking here. Or, right-click and select "save as link" to download the show in MP3 format.- Subscribe to this podcast and EXP's written content with the RSS link on the right.Show notes:- Run time: 35 min 14 sec- "You're Doing it Wrong," by Sean Sands, via Gamers With Jobs- Music provided by Brad Sucks