Video Game Writing 101
Alanah Pearce
A podcast where three video game writers discuss video game writing, with new episodes on the second Monday of every month!
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May 6, 2023 • 55sec
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Aug 11, 2022 • 52min
6. Tim Schafer on 30 Years Writing Video Games
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.
Jul 12, 2022 • 58min
5. Cliff Bleszinski on Writing With Heart
This month, I sat down and chat to Cliff Bleszinski, who's just about to publish his memoir all about his years working in the games industry.
May 10, 2022 • 54min
4. Writers from Dying Light 2 and Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodhunt
This month, I sit down and chat to Lewis Manalo (Senior Narrative Lore Master, Sharkmob) and Thomas Gerbaud (World Director, Techland).
Apr 20, 2022 • 1h 5min
3. Writers from Dishonored/Prey, now WolfEye Studios (Weird West)
I chat to Raphael Colantonio (founder of Arkane) and Lucas Loredo (narrative designer) about their work on newly released Weird West, and more!
Feb 17, 2022 • 60min
2. Writers From FromSoft (Bloodborne/Dark Souls)
On this month's episode, I sat down with two of FromSoft's localizers/translators, who are responsible for writing the english versions of Dark Souls and Bloodborne.
Jan 17, 2022 • 1h 4min
1. Writers from Miles Morales, Apex Legends, and Jedi Fallen Order
Welcome to the first episode of A BRAND NEW PODCAST where I sit down with two video game writers each month and talk about what they do for a living and their thoughts on the medium, with new episodes on the second Monday of every month (this month being an exception). This episode features Mary Kenney and Manny Hagopian!
