Iteration 138 - Superstitions

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Ryan gushes some more about the upcoming Avengers movie. We examine some of the mechanics of Spider-Man. Ryan relates his experience with guilt as a motivating factor for our heroes in video games, with regard to The Secret World video game. And for a main topic, we talk about superstitions, their origins, and how they can be used in a magical setting.


References and Recommendations:

The Secret World: http://www.thesecretworld.com/
The Stanley Parable: http://www.stanleyparable.com/
Cicadas and Prime Numbers: http://io9.com/5895840/why-do-cicadas-know-prime-numbers
Weasel Hunting Dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsGs6oEGxJM