Video games are more important than they seem. They are a storytelling medium, a place for self-expression. The age-old tradition of gaming teaches us strategy, maneuvering, and the importance of making choices. From the cinematic experiences of mainstream gaming, to the hyper-personal environments of indie games, gaming activity defines the way we live and interact with information, and each other. Featuring: Eric Zimmerman, Game Designer Jesper Juul, Game Studies Scholar Leigh Alexander, Game Journalist Syed Salahuddin, Game Designer and Curator Music by: 4mat, freemusicarchive.org/music/4mat/ The Shortsleeves, theshortsleeves.bandcamp.com/ Trash80, trash80.net/ Follow Off Book: Twitter: @pbsoffbook Tumblr: pbsarts.tumblr.com/ Produced by Kornhaber Brown: www.kornhaberbrown.com