

The Artful Escape with Johnny Galvatron
Jul 18, 2022
Johnny Galvatron, Creative Director behind the BAFTA award winning game, The Artful Escape, discusses his transition from rockstar to game developer; building his first studio and finding the right talent; working with Annapurna Interactive for a star-studded cast; the captivating travel sequences and influences in 'The Artful Escape'; the concept of agency in video games; the purposeful and captivating first act of the game; and creating a successful game and planning for the future.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Journey from Music to Game Development
01:31 • 17min
VFX Houses in Melbourne and the Development of a First Video Game
18:13 • 2min
The Artful Escape: Achievements and Vision
19:54 • 21min
Exploring the Travel Sequences and Influences in 'The Artful Escape'
41:02 • 2min
The Metaphorical and Practical Reasons for Wearing Sunglasses
43:03 • 5min
The Concept of Agency in Video Games
48:05 • 18min
The Purposeful and Captivating First Act
01:06:13 • 13min
Creating a Successful Game and Planning for the Future
01:19:05 • 3min