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286: Empathy games, intangible art and more

Slow internet speeds, Hifi nostalgia, intangible art and empathetic video games.
A still from the video game RIOT, where you can play either as a protestor or a police officer. (riotsimulator.org)

This week on Spark - Why empathy is the next big thing in video games, a better way to test your internet performance, a look back at the ole living room stereo, and is it art if it disappears?