#235 Diving Into MOBA Foundations

Genre Deep Dive Series

Dirk and David team up with show producer Skye to dive into the MOBA genre, a first in a series meant to explore the design of this popular genre. They discuss the genre’s roots in real-time strategy game mods and give an overview of the most popular MOBAs on the market. Additionally, the trio talks about tabletop and mobile MOBAs, and why they haven’t taken off (at least in North America, that is).

#235 Diving Into MOBA Foundations

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#235 Diving Into MOBA Foundations

#235 Diving Into MOBA Foundations

“Simply amazing. Every game designer should listen to this.”

EccentricOwl

“I absolutely love this podcast.”

WardWesley

“A must for anyone interested not only in how games are made but in the ins and outs of game mechanics.”

DMacasaurus

“This is, by far, the best game design podcast I’ve heard.”

CowTipping_Extremist

“A wealth of amazing interviews and communal knowledge.”

Are Pee Gee Fan

“I love this podcast.”

mrtwills

“A well balanced mix for both new and old game designers.”

Old Ironsides 58

“The Game Design Round Table is an expertly produced, invaluable resource for game designers or game players.”

atwoow

“One of my favorite podcasts.”

offdahizle

“Before I started listening to this series, I had never thought so deeply into the inner workings of interactive entertainment.”

NaVanBXL

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#235 Diving Into MOBA Foundations

#235 Diving Into MOBA Foundations

“Simply amazing. Every game designer should listen to this.”

EccentricOwl

“I absolutely love this podcast.”

WardWesley

“A must for anyone interested not only in how games are made but in the ins and outs of game mechanics.”

DMacasaurus

“This is, by far, the best game design podcast I’ve heard.”

CowTipping_Extremist

“A wealth of amazing interviews and communal knowledge.”

Are Pee Gee Fan

“I love this podcast.”

mrtwills

“A well balanced mix for both new and old game designers.”

Old Ironsides 58

“The Game Design Round Table is an expertly produced, invaluable resource for game designers or game players.”

atwoow

“One of my favorite podcasts.”

offdahizle

“Before I started listening to this series, I had never thought so deeply into the inner workings of interactive entertainment.”

NaVanBXL

4.8 Rating

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