Narrative design is "one of the toughest crafts in the whole of video games -- made even tougher by the fact that most developers don't even think that it's part of their process." That's according to ...

Gaming is unique amongst narrative forms in that it’s the only one that requires effort to see the whole story. Rather than simply watching a screen or turning a page, the player has to earn their ...

The sheer number of storytelling improvements in video games really stood out in the 2010s, ranging from the incremental to the truly innovative, facilitating better — and sometimes altogether new — ...

Last year's Alan Wake 2 released to critical acclaim, winning awards such as the game Award for best narrative at the 2023 Game Awards, and this year's BAFTA Game Award for Artistic Achievement. At ...

The role of the writer in games has changed hugely in recent years. From an optional extra to a vital part of the development team, the narrative designer is responsible for far more than ‘words on a ...

It hasn't been surprising to see Batman: Arkham City crop up on just about every "most anticipated games of E3 2011" list. Arkham Asylum was one of the finest releases of 2009, a suitably dark and ...

Spread the love“`html Creating a game character is an intricate blend of art and science, a process that requires a thoughtful approach and a deep understanding of your target audience. Whether you’re ...