Can a Game Ever Have Too Much Variability?

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Published on April 29, 2024 5:14:51 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKzj7d3n3NI

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In this video, I talk about why almost every game is more variable than advertised, how variability relates to replayability, and when a game might offer too many choices...outside of the game itself.

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