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Engagement Ethics, Laser Jet

Lehan Edirisinghe

A game-design video framed “engagement” without manipulation, using Celeste’s hard platforming as the example. Later, a SWAT Kats clip made a laser-beam jet look effortlessly cool

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.

Sharing “How to Keep Players Engaged”

12:30 p.m.

This is very thought provoking:

How to Keep Players Engaged (Without Being Evil)

https://youtu.be/hbzGO_Qonu0

The image is a frame from a YouTube video titled "SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron - Everything You Didn’t Know | SYFY WIRE." It features an animated scene from the show "SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron." In the foreground, there is a sleek, red and black jet flying through a cityscape. The jet is depicted shooting a bright beam of light or energy from its nose, suggesting an action-packed moment typical of the show's adventure and combat themes. The buildings are stylized with simplistic, bold colors, typical of 1990s animation. The jet's design is futuristic with a streamlined shape and distinct red markings, reflecting the show's focus on high-tech gadgets and machinery. The animation style is vibrant and dynamic, capturing the essence of the action genre. The video is published by SYFY on YouTube, and its content likely explores interesting facts or behind-the-scenes details about the show.

A Directed Laser Beam Weapon Looks Cool

9:15 p.m. (c)

This is like a directed laser beam weapon

So cool