TechStuff Plays Games Casually

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TechStuff Plays Games Casually

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Apr 2, 2012

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What is a casual game? Why are companies targeting casual gamers? What’s the future of casual games? Kick back and relax as Chris and Jonathan leisurely explain everything you ever wanted to know about casual gamers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Apr 2, 2012

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