by Jennifer Mendez | Jul 31, 2017 | Blog, Game Design, Writing
For the sake of background and proving the strength of my argument, let me begin this article by saying I have an unending love for stories. The way they weave together, the way the characters become these…either likable or detested people in our real lives....
by Jennifer Mendez | Jul 15, 2017 | Blog, Game Design, Writing
Let’s face it—stories in games are often overlooked. As long as the gameplay and mechanics are intact, players don’t outright need substance. Even during development, the story isn’t a driving factor. Everything, including the characters, are written...
by Dorian Karahalios | Apr 11, 2016 | Blog, Game Design, Writing
It’s months or even years into the game development process and you’re struck with an incredibly haunting realization: your characters suck. They’re shallow and cliché, and worst of all, you’ve been getting feedback about how the writing is lacking. A good game writer...
