Level of Detail

The Level of Detail games vodcast is brought to you by University of Staffordshire -Silver Winner of Best Use of Content at the Heist Awards 2024, Level of Detail was described as "Innovative, unique, engaging" content by the judges.

Recorded in our dedicated Esports Hub and TV Studio, Level of Detail links up with our diverse community of over 80 specialist games lecturers and more than 2,000 games students.

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Join us as we play some of the most iconic computer games – from retro classics to the latest releases – and invite in a range of guests to give their insights into one of the fastest growing and most exciting industries in the world.

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Series Three

Filmed in new locations, including the University’s state-of-the-art Esports Arena, this series brings more expert insights and student perspectives on the games industry. And, of course, more banter!

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Series Two

As Level of Detail returns, our diverse games community discuss some of the most important issues facing the industry, from representation on and off screen to getting on the career ladder. We’ll also dust off some all-time favourites including Tetris and Mario Kart, plus find out how to survive the night in Minecraft!

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Series One

What can classic games like Super Mario Bros teach us about games design? What can The Sims teach us about university life? In this debut series, our host David ‘Deej’ James is joined by a gaggle of games experts as they venture into the metaverse, demonstrate how (not to) play co-op games and have a board game bonanza.

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