Welcome to Branching Factor, a podcast about video games from people who play, develop and research video games.In each episode, join our host Dr. Tommy Thompson as he sits down with co-hosts Dr. Anne Sullivan, George Osborn, Dr. Mike Cook, and Quang as they explore the gaming world.Learn about how video games are made, the goings-on of the games industry, what academic research in games is all about, interviews with guests, and more!Branching Factor is brought to you by the AI and Games YouTube channel, watch episodes on AI and Games Plus, and become a Patron to support the show.Watch episodes of Branching Factor on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@AIandGamesPlusLearn About AI and Games: http://www.youtube.com/@AIandGamesBecome an AI and Games Patron: http://www.patreon.com/ai_and_gamesFollow AI and Games on Twitter, Mastodon and TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.