12:30 PM on September 15

12:30 p.m.

This is very thought provoking:

How to Keep Players Engaged (Without Being Evil)

https://youtu.be/hbzGO_Qonu0

The screenshot is from a YouTube video titled "How to Keep Players Engaged (Without Being Evil)" on the channel Game Maker's Toolkit. The video discusses game design and player engagement strategies. The scene features gameplay from the video game "Celeste," released in 2018. In the image, a character in a red hood navigates through a challenging platform with icy structures and spikes. The scene is set at night, with a dark, starry background, enhancing the sense of adventure and challenge. The visuals are pixelated, reflecting the game's retro style. The caption at the bottom of the screen reads, "And this has left me wondering about how games can do better to keep their players engaged." The video is published by GMTK, which specializes in analyzing game design. The screenshot captures a moment that illustrates the difficult yet engaging nature of the game, aligning with the video's theme of discussing engagement without manipulative tactics.
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