Well, depends on how you define “game,” I guess. I already said I’m not interested in picking up random girls, so for me . . . “game” is simply about the dynamics of interpersonal relating and how attraction works at a basic level. “Game” is about attitude and approach.
That’s pure C&F DD, and the Mystery Method breaks it down a little more. Both provide good overviews of those dynamics which make logical sense. So that’s the information I use.
Frankly, I couldn’t care less about canned routines and bogus memorized stories. They won’t get you anywhere in the long run if you can’t figure out how to carry on a normal conversation. Of course, with so many aspiring PUAs on this forum, we’re in for it now. 
Wind, just to clarify. Essentially, I think I am agreeing with you.