Please Let Us Fix Your Video Game Name

Episode notes

Wondering what makes some video game titles good and some bad? Just bring in Triple Click Consulting — we’ve got you covered. This week, the gang goes through a whole bunch of names and discusses what makes them work and what doesn’t, from Balatro to EA Sports FC.

One More Thing:

Kirk: “All Work and No Play” – Sam Adler-Bell for Dissent, 2021

Maddy: Silo season 2

Jason: You Like It Darker (Stephen King)

LINKS:

The Know Your Enemy Podcast: https://www.dissentmagazine.org/category/podcast/know-your-enemy/

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A good name should be at least two of:

• Memorable (vs. Forgettable)
• Punchy (vs. Floppy)
• Understandable (vs. Confusing)
• Enticing (vs. Off-Putting)
• Surprising (vs. Predictable) (??)