| We all know that Minecraft is huge! The overwhelming success of Minecraft undoubtedly surprised a lot of people given it's lo-fi graphics, fully open environment, and goal-less play. Yet, it has sold 33 million copies, and it's not just individual players who love it: it's in schools, and even the UN! The game's distinct qualities have made it a massive hit and critical darling, so you'd think it would have spawned tons of imitators. But it hasn't and we wondered why? Maybe the reason is that Minecraft isn't just a new game, but an actual paradigm-shifting invention!! Is this the case??? Watch the episode to find out more! Everything Is A Remix Case Study: iPhones http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPzpIRZAWUc Is Minecraft the Ultimate Educational Tool? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI0BN5AWOe8 Will Minecraft and Makerbot Usher in the Post-Scarcity Economy? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klQ7bb8bBsQ Music: "Passionate Video Game Hero" by Leokuon https://soundcloud.com/leokuon/03-passionate-video-game-hero "3170 Lakes" by Chooga http://music.tunguskagrooves.com/track/chooga-3170-lakes "Let's go back to the rock" by Outsider http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/123138/lets-go-back-to-the-rock "Dreams Part 1- Fame" by StatueOfDiveo http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/919938/dreams-part-1-fame?sid=album-a108946 "Run" by Outsider http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/125860/run "Freedom Weekends" by StatueofDiveo http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/919940/freedom-weekends?sid=album-a108946 "Final Days" by StatueofDiveo http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/475466/final-days "KDR Assault" by Binarpilot http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/76140/kdr-assault?sid=album-6833 "Dangerous Groups" by Outsider http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/56137/dangerous-groups "Explore" by Outsider http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/818647/explore What do you think about the show? We're dying for feedback. Tweet at us! @pbsgameshow Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gameshowpbs Email us! pbsgameshow [at] gmail [dot] com Follow us on Reddit http://www.reddit.com/r/pbsgameshow Hosted by Jamin Warren (@jaminwar) See more on games and culture on his site: http://www.killscreendaily.com Made by Kornhaber Brown (http://www.kornhaberbrown.com) And regarding my glasses: http://youtu.be/WbV_KT1iGao?t=7m32s |
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