Okay, so here’s the thing — Dropout started as College Humor, right? Now it’s a big name online, mainly ’cause of Game Changer. Strange name, honestly, like how games change and stuff — maybe that’s the point? Sam Reich, who’s the big boss there, hosts the whole deal. Comedians play these wild, weird, and sometimes insane games every episode. I swear, it’s genius, but it also makes you wonder: Could this become a video game? Spoiler: Yeah, probably. Or maybe not. Who knows.
So, I accidentally (or not?) got to talk with Sam Reich. No, seriously, I did! It was supposed to be about Game Changer’s game design — like, you wouldn’t believe how much goes into that. And during our chat — a real one, on Zoom — I just had to ask about a video game. Like, could Dropout’s goofy brilliance become something you could actually play?
Reich’s response? Yep, they’ve thought about it. Who wouldn’t, right? He mentioned ideas about Dimension 20 too, that D&D thing they do. So, clearly, it’s not just me dreaming here.
He seemed pumped but also a tad overwhelmed. “Bandwidth issue,” he said. I know! Weird phrase, but I guess it means they’re super busy. They wouldn’t just dump this off on some random developer. It’s gotta be personal, like my grandma’s secret cookie recipe. Okay, maybe not that intense. But still.
Then, he drops this truth bomb: Making games is pricey and takes forever. No kidding! It isn’t just random doodles and presto! A game! So, is this a daydream? Nah, they’ve got real ideas. That’s what Sam assured me.
Reich was hinting at their little web games as practice runs. Makes sense, like dipping your toes into cold water before jumping in. You get the picture.
Confidence? Sam’s brimming with it. A Game Changer game is on the horizon… eventually. Like, it’s definitely there. Somewhere.
Oh, and before I forget, because I totally did for a sec there — the season 7 finale of Game Changer airs on Dropout on August 11. Mark those calendars or something.
