Episode #79: Intrinsic or Extrinsic? with Harrison Pink

 

Description

Harrison Pink joins Dirk and David to talk about what motivates both players and developers. Is it the journey, the destination, or the sweet, sweet Steam achievements at the end?

Contact Information

Dirk Knemeyer – @DKnemeyer

David Heron – @DavidVHeron

Harrison Pink – harrisonpink.com, @colonialpink, harrisonpink@gmail.com

Episode Outline

• 0:00:58 – Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation

• 0:09:42 – Telltale Games and extrinsic rewards

• 0:12:40 – Chocolate covered broccoli

• 0:31:15 – Authorial intent

• 0:46:34 – Can design be extrinsic or intrinsic