Top billing on Saturday night @ Worldfantasycon! Who will the winner be of the inaugural Aldiss Award for World-Building in speculative fiction?

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"What makes both books compelling—and perfectly suited to a prize centered on world-building—is the way they invite readers into fully realized universes"

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"That voice has now found itself on the global stage. Bedi’s debut novel Kavithri (published by Gollancz), an epic fantasy rooted in South Asian traditions, has been shortlisted for the inaugural Aldiss Award for world building in speculative fiction." www.indianlink.com.au/from-mysuru-...

We’re delighted to reveal the shortlist for the inaugural Aldiss Award for World Building in speculative fiction.

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"So far, we've learned a little about its gameplay and ambitious world-building through trailers and videos narrated by Matthew McConaughey, but Peter F. Hamilton's massive Exodus: The Archimedes Engine has done most of the heavy lifting in advance."

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Thoroughly enjoying Andor for it's rich, detailed, and relatable world building. There's some spoilers here so bookmark after this weeks' viewing! #worldbuilding

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"Atomfall offers a fascinating British post-apocalyptic world with an entertaining flow"

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"As the protagonist navigates this terrifying landscape, he must fight not only to survive but to rebuild a broken world. The twist? Readers’ choices shape the narrative & with each decision, the protagonist’s fate is altered, leading to different outcomes."

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Paleontologist “super impressed” by how realistic ‘Monster Hunter’ actually is...

"I really liked the level of detail in the world building, the fact that every aspect has an explanation. They make sense from a creature design point of view..."

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Art Plays Games: FACT (Liverpool) hosts a 2 day symposium to explore storytelling in games, featuring discussions on world building, interactivity, avatar creation, and immersive design with artists, performers, game designers, and industry professionals. April 2025 www.fact.co.uk/event/art-pl...

"The feat of world building, from the flora and fauna, to the weather and chemical composition of the environment, is beyond anything I’ve ever encountered. It felt like I learned some new things from a scientific perspective too." fanfiaddict.com/review-shrou...
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It's not too late to consider your submission to the inaugural year of The Aldiss Award for World Building in speculative fiction. Independent & publishers rates are available and submissions for 2024 UK publications are open until the end of the month. For pricing and more info thealdissaward.com

“Expanding Universe is focused on developing sci-fi narratives with sweeping world-building and elevated storylines, geared toward multi-platform expressions in filmed entertainment, gaming, and publishing,” Breck Eisner explained.

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“After years of world-building and storytelling, Tomorrowland is now delving into its rich lore to bring its fiction from the festival grounds to bookshops worldwide”

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"Games like Half-Life: Alyx set new benchmarks for narrative-driven VR experiences, offering a blend of action, rich world-building, & interactive storytelling."

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"My feeling in watching both films, in particular the second film, is that this was an act of exploring a little further and burrowing into the complications and embracing those and the world building beyond even what’s in the book."

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How Dragon Age: The Veilguard transformed BioWare’s approach to world-building

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12 Fantasy Books So Addictive, You’ll Forget Reality Exists

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Submissions for The Aldiss Award for World Building in literature & gaming are now open. *** First-year publisher discount available

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