In this excerpt from the Australian gaming podcast Lightmap, hosts Gianni Di Giovanni, Mitchel Loh and Scott Quigg discuss the evolution of learning methods in video games.

Back in the day, learning was rooted in text-based manuals, which the hosts agree is not the best method now that game elements have become increasingly sophisticated and complex. Their wide-ranging discussion draws on their experience with game tutorials and covers boredom, kinetic learning and how teaching can be built into a game's design and rewards system (like in the popular franchise Portal).

The conversational tone, which includes some playful ribbing, reflects the podcast's accessible but specialised format. Beyond the world of gaming, the clip also gives insight into different types of learners, as the hosts explore how players build skill through their preferred means of engagement with text, visuals and other interactive approaches.