#StorytellingInGames
Control reminds us that a game can create stories through the choices designers make in all kinds of interesting ways:
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Welcome to the Obsidian Cabaret, the most curious establishment devoted to the noble art of storytelling and adventures! Here, cunning minds unite to weave grand tales upon the virtual stage—each performance a triumph of imagination! Here, all are welcome to delight in the extraordinary!
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December 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Wrapping up a long day in the creative trenches, and I'm grateful for the conversations, the chaos, and the (very) occasional clarity.

What’s something you made progress on today?

#GameDev #CreativeProcess #StorytellingInGames #EndOfDayThoughts
October 24, 2025 at 12:06 AM
🎙️ New episode! @forbeck.com joins me to talk rulebook prose, levelling systems, and how both shape onboarding & narrative design in games.

🎧 bit.ly/4lCazq6
📺 youtu.be/U0vysbbWHVU

#NarrativeDesign #GameWriting #TTRPGDesign #StorytellingInGames #RulebookWriting #MattForbeck #TheCornerOfStoryAndGame
July 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
#Doom: The Dark Ages is a game that asks, “What if Doom Slayer had feelings… and a flail?”

It’s smarter Doom, with full armour for the princess and shirtless dad energy.

Read/watch/listen: rollfornarrative.parrydox.com/p/why-you-li...

#DoomTheDarkAges #GameReview #StorytellingInGames
May 21, 2025 at 1:11 AM
✍️ Amy Hennig (@amy_hennig) is the creative mind behind Uncharted & Legacy of Kain, known for her strong narratives & cinematic storytelling. She’s one of the most influential game writers & directors! #StorytellingInGames
March 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I have a question for you.

Which game do you think nailed the combination of gameplay and storytelling the best?

#GameDesign #StorytellingInGames #NarrativeDriven #GameplayMechanics #GameDevelopment #StoryAndGame
February 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
What if #NPCs weren't simply scripted beings? What if they could speak for themselves?

Some casual musings on that topic - let me know what you think!

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#gamerswholead #GenAI #NPCDesign #GameDev #StorytellingInGames
If NPCs Could Argue: The Promise and Challenges of GenAI NPCs in Games
As a writer, I’ve always felt at the mercy of my characters. When I sit down to write, I may have a clear sense of the world, the conflicts, and the overarching story—but my characters often take me b...
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November 19, 2024 at 12:23 PM
🎙 This week on The Corner of Story and Game, we explore the art of creating unforgettable Non-Player Characters (NPCs) with Emmy-winning writer Cam Baity.

🎧 Tune in here: bit.ly/cam-baity-me...

#NPCDesign #GameDesign #StorytellingInGames #NarrativeDesign #GamingPodcast #Astroneer #CreativeWriting
November 12, 2024 at 3:16 PM
🎙 New podcast episode! Narrative designer Joe Morrissey joins The Corner of Story and Game to discuss narrative channels and how they shape immersive storytelling in games.

🎧 Listen: bit.ly/joe-morrisse... or watch youtu.be/6X54IXFSbhM

#GamingPodcast #NarrativeDesign #StorytellingInGames
November 9, 2024 at 12:18 AM
NEW EPISODE: bit.ly/sam-cast

Sam Cast helps us explore transitioning into game writing and all the learning resources out there.

#SamCast #GameWriting #NarrativeDesign #IndieGameDev #StorytellingInGames #CreativeJourney #UnrealEngine #TheCornerOfStoryAndGame

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September 21, 2024 at 6:20 PM
NEW EPISODE: bit.ly/45WNBDA — In today's episode, @emilyofpentacles.bsky.social, a seasoned Narrative Game Producer, explores the resurgence of text-based games.

#EmilyLeonick #GameProducer #WritingAdvice #NarrativeDesign #TextBasedGames #StorytellingInGames #TheCornerOfStoryAndGame
July 9, 2024 at 11:53 PM
NEW EPISODE -> bit.ly/brady-sadler

Brady J Sadler and I discuss the narrative design masterclass we are in, the importance of stories in board games and video games, and what it is like to follow the creative drive.

#BradyJSadler #WritingAdvice #BoardGameDesigner #Novelist #StorytellingInGames
October 27, 2023 at 5:54 PM