Dave Eng
@davengdesign.bsky.social
An intellectual and creative educator, designer, and researcher focusing on games, theory, and technology. Games @universityxp.bsky.social Teaching @nyu.edu Non-profit work @banditosgaming.bsky.social
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The History of Passport Photos, From ‘Anything Goes’ to Today’s Mugshots: People have always hated how they look in them. atlasobscura.com/art...
Just a moment...
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February 13, 2026 at 12:46 AM
The History of Passport Photos, From ‘Anything Goes’ to Today’s Mugshots: People have always hated how they look in them. atlasobscura.com/art...
Hey, Board Gamers! Stop Trying to Convert Your Friends! A person either wants to spend 10 hours relitigating the Reformation, or they don’t. slate.com/human-inte...
Board gaming etiquette: Why enthusiasts should not recruit their friends.
A person either wants to spend 10 hours relitigating the Reformation or they don’t.
slate.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Hey, Board Gamers! Stop Trying to Convert Your Friends! A person either wants to spend 10 hours relitigating the Reformation, or they don’t. slate.com/human-inte...
Why the definition of design might need a change: When we unpack its current meaning, we may find that we want—and need—to retool the word yet again. technologyreview.com...
Why the definition of design might need a change | MIT Technology Review
When we unpack its current meaning, we may find that we want — and need — to retool the word yet again.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Why the definition of design might need a change: When we unpack its current meaning, we may find that we want—and need—to retool the word yet again. technologyreview.com...
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Applied Games for Adult Learning and Development universityxp.com/pod... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames
February 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Applied Games for Adult Learning and Development universityxp.com/pod... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames
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Motivation to Play: What is Intrinsic Motivation? youtu.be/ZZfsF53Hfzs...
What is Intrinsic Motivation?
What is Intrinsic Motivation?On today’s episode we’ll answer the question: “What is a Intrinsic Motivation?”We don’t need to be reminded to play games. We pl...
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February 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Motivation to Play: What is Intrinsic Motivation? youtu.be/ZZfsF53Hfzs...
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“The weekly Wednesday gatherings give me something to look forward to — a real reset after a long day.” — Fred, member & founder 🎲 At Banditos, it’s more than games. It’s connection. Come see for yourself → banditosgaming.com/ #WhyWePlay #Community #MemberStories
February 11, 2026 at 5:06 PM
“The weekly Wednesday gatherings give me something to look forward to — a real reset after a long day.” — Fred, member & founder 🎲 At Banditos, it’s more than games. It’s connection. Come see for yourself → banditosgaming.com/ #WhyWePlay #Community #MemberStories
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🏫 From classroom management to curriculum support, the Games-Based Learning Digital Library helps K–12 educators teach with joy, creativity, and purpose. 👉 universityxp.com/lib...
Games-Based Learning Digital Library — University XP
Discover the Games-Based Learning Digital Library: research, resources, and
tools on gamification, serious games, and learning through play.
www.universityxp.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:01 PM
🏫 From classroom management to curriculum support, the Games-Based Learning Digital Library helps K–12 educators teach with joy, creativity, and purpose. 👉 universityxp.com/lib...
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What is Player Behavior? universityxp.com/pod... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames
February 11, 2026 at 9:01 PM
What is Player Behavior? universityxp.com/pod... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames
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🏢 Corporate trainers: gamification isn't a gimmick - it's a strategy. This free course explains how to use game mechanics to motivate teams and improve training outcomes. 📊 universityxp.com/gam...
What is “Gamification?” — University XP
What is “Gamification?”
www.universityxp.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:01 PM
🏢 Corporate trainers: gamification isn't a gimmick - it's a strategy. This free course explains how to use game mechanics to motivate teams and improve training outcomes. 📊 universityxp.com/gam...
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Decoding Meaning: Unveiling the Depths of Players' Game Experiences universityxp.com/pod...
February 11, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Decoding Meaning: Unveiling the Depths of Players' Game Experiences universityxp.com/pod...
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What are Megagames? universityxp.com/blo...
What are Megagames? — University XP
This article will review megagames. It’ll define what megagames are as well
as the history of megagames. The structure of megagames will be explained
as well as how role-playing and engagement occurs within the game. Player
hierarchies are an interesting component of megagame structure and will be
explored in greater depth. Megagames are administered by a certain group of
people called “control.”
www.universityxp.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:01 AM
What are Megagames? universityxp.com/blo...
Why the US drinking age is 21 youtu.be/9aWYJugVTs4
Why the US drinking age is 21
Why is the US drinking age 21? And how did it happen? In this episode of Vox Almanac, Vox’s Phil Edwards explores the history of the somewhat unusual way the...
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February 12, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Why the US drinking age is 21 youtu.be/9aWYJugVTs4
Swearing Is More Important Than You Think freakonomics.com/pod...
Just a moment...
freakonomics.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Swearing Is More Important Than You Think freakonomics.com/pod...
Representing Board Game State medium.com//represen...
Medium
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February 11, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Representing Board Game State medium.com//represen...
"Heaven and hell, Judgement Day, monotheism — these ideas all came from one ancient Persian religion: Zoroastrianism. Also: Sky Burials. Zoroastrians put their dead on top of a structure called The Tower of Silence where vultures devour the body " radiolab.org/podcast...
Corpse Demon
Where vultures, Zoroastrianism and modern medicine meet.
radiolab.org
February 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
"Heaven and hell, Judgement Day, monotheism — these ideas all came from one ancient Persian religion: Zoroastrianism. Also: Sky Burials. Zoroastrians put their dead on top of a structure called The Tower of Silence where vultures devour the body " radiolab.org/podcast...
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Games-Based Learning and Game Mechanics universityxp.com/pod...
February 10, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Games-Based Learning and Game Mechanics universityxp.com/pod...
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Would you like to play a Megagame? universityxp.com/blo... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames
What are Megagames? — University XP
This article will review megagames. It’ll define what megagames are as well
as the history of megagames. The structure of megagames will be explained
as well as how role-playing and engagement occurs within the game. Player
hierarchies are an interesting component of megagame structure and will be
explored in greater depth. Megagames are administered by a certain group of
people called “control.”
www.universityxp.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Would you like to play a Megagame? universityxp.com/blo... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames
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Why Great Games Feel So Good: Inside the Player Journey universityxp.com/pod...
February 10, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Why Great Games Feel So Good: Inside the Player Journey universityxp.com/pod...
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@universityxp.bsky.social The player journey shapes engagement more than mechanics alone—from discovery and onboarding to mastery and reflection 🎮🧠 If you care about player experience in games or game-based learning, this breakdown may resonate 👉 www.universityxp.com/podcast/125
February 10, 2026 at 6:45 PM
@universityxp.bsky.social The player journey shapes engagement more than mechanics alone—from discovery and onboarding to mastery and reflection 🎮🧠 If you care about player experience in games or game-based learning, this breakdown may resonate 👉 www.universityxp.com/podcast/125
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🏛️ Whether you're revamping a syllabus or writing a grant, the Games-Based Learning Digital Library offers the academic rigor and practical value higher ed faculty need. 👉 universityxp.com/lib...
Games-Based Learning Digital Library — University XP
Discover the Games-Based Learning Digital Library: research, resources, and
tools on gamification, serious games, and learning through play.
www.universityxp.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:01 PM
🏛️ Whether you're revamping a syllabus or writing a grant, the Games-Based Learning Digital Library offers the academic rigor and practical value higher ed faculty need. 👉 universityxp.com/lib...
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Using games as a learning tool youtu.be/KChbKjxPkwo...
On Using Games for Learning
On Using Games for LearningOn today’s episode we’ll cover Using Games for LearningSome of the most common applications are gamification, serious games, and g...
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February 10, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Using games as a learning tool youtu.be/KChbKjxPkwo...
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📚 Educators: struggling with disengaged learners? Gamification offers a powerful way to boost attention and retention. Learn the fundamentals in this free course from University XP. 🎮 universityxp.com/gam...
What is “Gamification?” — University XP
What is “Gamification?”
www.universityxp.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:01 PM
📚 Educators: struggling with disengaged learners? Gamification offers a powerful way to boost attention and retention. Learn the fundamentals in this free course from University XP. 🎮 universityxp.com/gam...
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Liminality, Transition, and Games universityxp.com/blo... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames
Liminality, Transition, and Games — University XP
This article discusses games as liminal spaces. But prior to diving into
that, it will first define “liminality” as well as provide some of the most
critical characteristics of liminal spaces. Liminality will be reviewed
from multiple disciplines as well as situate the term in relation to
transformation and transition. Liminality can be experienced in multiple
different modalities and...
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February 10, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Liminality, Transition, and Games universityxp.com/blo... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames
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🎲 At Banditos Gaming, everyone’s welcome at the table. We’re a nonprofit building inclusive spaces to play, laugh, and connect. Join the fun → banditosgaming.com/ #BoardGames #Community #PlayConnects
February 10, 2026 at 11:06 PM
🎲 At Banditos Gaming, everyone’s welcome at the table. We’re a nonprofit building inclusive spaces to play, laugh, and connect. Join the fun → banditosgaming.com/ #BoardGames #Community #PlayConnects
Reposted by Dave Eng
Choices and Player Agency youtu.be/Rx493K2S_vE... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames
What is Player Agency?
What is Player Agency?On today’s episode we’ll answer the question: “What is the Lusory Attitude?”Player agency is about giving our players the time, space, ...
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February 11, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Choices and Player Agency youtu.be/Rx493K2S_vE... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames