Designers graph gameplay engagement on a curve, making sure that new players have the time to learn and grow comfortable with the mechanics before introducing new ones. Yet for all that games have become more and more social with the spread of internet access, too many still bury new players in social mechanics while they're still trying to learn how to play. Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday! (---More below) _______ Get your Extra Credits gear at the store! Play games with us on Extra Play! Watch more episodes from this season of Extra Credits! Contribute community subtitles to Extra Credits: Talk to us on Twitter (@ExtraCreditz): Follow us on Facebook: Get our list of recommended games on Steam: _________ Would you like James to speak at your school or organization? For info, contact us at: contact@ _________ ♪ Intro Music: "Penguin Cap" by CarboHydroM ♪ Outro Music: "Play With Me" by DDRKirby(ISQ)