Emotion Quote by Jenova Chen
“Thatgamecompany was founded with the philosophy that games are a form of entertainment, and entertainment is the food for emotion.”
About This Quote
Source Company: Thatgamecompany founding statement, 2006
Games are designed as entertainment that nourishes emotions, linking play to feeling.
In simple terms: Games feed emotions through entertainment.
Key Takeaway
Create games that evoke feeling.
Themes
creativity
emotion
entertainment
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- game development
- player experience
- storytelling
Key Concepts
game design
emotional impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How can games balance fun and emotional depth?
- What emotions do you want players to feel?
A Different Perspective
Entertainment alone may not sustain deep emotional resonance.
![“Music [is] the third rail of life. You grabbed it to shock yourself out of the dull drag of hours. To feel something. To burn with all the emotions you didn't get to experience in the ordinary run of school, TV, and loading the dishwasher after dinner.” quote by Joe Hill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/44b/joe-hill-1162_dinner_music-is-the-third-rail-of-life-you-grab_5424.jpg)