Video Game Writing 101 6. Tim Schafer on 30 Years Writing Video Games
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Aug 11, 2022 Tim Schafer, veteran video game writer, discusses his 30-year career, including reviving Monkey Island and crowdfunding Psychonauts 2. They explore character development, cutting dialogue, and the importance of storytelling in game development. They also share funny anecdotes about early struggles in the industry.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Character Development in Psychonauts 2
03:21 • 7min
Fleshing out Characters, D&D Show, and the Importance of Editing
10:26 • 4min
Cutting Dialogue and Cut Scenes in Game Development
14:28 • 14min
The Importance of Story in Game Development
28:30 • 17min
Choosing What Content to Include in a Scene or Story
45:15 • 2min
Early Days, Struggles, and Funny Anecdotes
47:23 • 4min