

The Craft of Writing for Games with Insomniac Games Senior Narrative Director, Jon Paquette
May 6, 2024
Senior Narrative Director at Insomniac Games, Jon Paquette, discusses crafting game narratives and collaborating with designers. They delve into creating dual protagonist stories like Marvel's Spider-Man 2, balancing humor and drama, exploring genuine male friendships, and the challenges of writing for beloved characters like Spiderman.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Evolution of Storytelling in Video Games
01:42 • 9min
Exploring the Fascination with Reality TV and Writing for Video Games
10:16 • 19min
Exploring Dark and Likable Moments in Performance
29:22 • 7min
Balancing Humor and Drama in Spider-Man 1 Script
35:53 • 4min
Exploring Genuine Male Friendships in Game Narrative
39:34 • 18min
Crafting Engaging Game Stories
57:07 • 19min
Closing Conversation and Weight Loss Medication Ad
01:16:16 • 2min