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Next Level

Season 1
The real-world influence of gaming: from its impact on technology and entertainment to politics and culture at large.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Do Video Games Help or Hurt Our Mental Health?

    July 16, 2025
    22min
    7+
    The mental health conversation around video games. Are they addictive? Do they encourage aggression? Or are they just the target of moral panic?
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  2. S1 E2 - Are We on the Brink of Gaming's Cinematic Golden Age?

    July 16, 2025
    22min
    7+
    The intersection of video games and film: What elements get in the way of a good adaptation and how are creatives from both industries working to bridge the gap?
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  3. S1 E3 - Can Modders Save Games By Breaking Them?

    July 16, 2025
    22min
    7+
    These so-called 'modders' have shaped industry trends and given players more control over their games—but their work can risk backlash from the increasingly corporate video game industry.
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  4. S1 E4 - Can Video Games Really Be for Everyone?

    July 16, 2025
    20min
    7+
    Video games can reach a broad audience. But deeply rooted mechanics and stereotypes can still create a barrier to entry for some players.
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  5. S1 E5 - What Does the Future of Video Games Look Like?

    July 16, 2025
    20min
    7+
    From dropping quarters into arcades to strapping on a virtual reality headset the way we play video games is always changing.
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  6. S1 E6 - Hollywood Strikes Against AI

    July 16, 2025
    22min
    7+
    The rise of generative artificial intelligence has sparked a backlash from creative professionals across Hollywood. As uniquely digital performers video game actors are on the front lines of the debate about using AI in entertainment.
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  7. S1 E7 - Mobile Gaming Madness

    July 16, 2025
    22min
    7+
    Mobile games are a huge part of the billion-dollar video game industry. So why do they rely so heavily on bizarre misleading ads?
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  8. S1 E8 - D&D's Fan Rebellion

    July 16, 2025
    22min
    7+
    The role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons is more popular than ever these days but that popularity is threatened by a consumer revolt.
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  9. S1 E9 - Golden Years Gaming

    July 16, 2025
    22min
    7+
    Games these days are for everyone—and that includes senior citizens.
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