Special Report: Stray

In a special episode, Joy Mechanic explores the entirety of Stray in about seven minutes, and examines how a game full to the brim with joy mechanics might not actually have any at all. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

In the glorious return of Joy Mechanic, we begin a short season on sex in video games with a look at the ecstasy-'em-up Gal Gun series, the wild world of UK ratings boards, and being able to hide your game at a moment's notice. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

In episode five, we explore the burnout button in Driver, and why its largely useless function brings more frustration than it does joy. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

In the fourth episode, we fall off our skateboard,and refuse to get back on until we've broken every bone in our body in Skate 3. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

In the third episode, we examine how opening doors with our hands and feet brings us joy in Resident Evil 4. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

In the second episode, we look at the ability to see through the eyes of your visitors in Planet Coaster. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

In the first episode, we look at the history of sitting down across the Animal Crossing series, and the advancements in seating brought in by New Horizons. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

In this explainer episode, we look at what exactly a joy mechanic is, and what the show Joy Mechanic is all about. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic