Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast You NEED To Play This New Horror Game - Kinda Funny Gamescast
Aug 7, 2025
Abu Salim, Founder and CEO of Surgent Studios and actor from 'House of the Dragon,' joins the conversation about 'Dead Take,' a groundbreaking horror game. They discuss its unique blend of live-action and gameplay that elevates the genre, as well as the emotional depth of its characters. Salim shares insights into creating compelling narratives inspired by real-life experiences in Hollywood. The innovative splice system for dialogue and player engagement also takes center stage, shedding light on how storytelling continues to evolve in gaming.
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Dead Take's Unique Game Style
- Dead Take is a Hollywood horror game blending FMV and gameplay starring friends as actors.
- It uses tapes and splicing to reveal Hollywood's corrupt underbelly through an immersive mansion setting.
Casting Friends Enabled Authenticity
- Abu worked with close actor friends like Ben Starr and Neil Newben effortlessly.
- Their expertise allowed improvisation and natural performances that enriched the game.
Splice System Critiques AI
- The game's splice system comments on AI's inability to capture nuanced context in storytelling.
- Combining separate clips alters meaning, illustrating industry's problematic reliance on AI.