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 Jennifer Mendez | Apr 14, 2017 | Blog, Game Design, Game Development, Marketing, Writing
Unless you’re a game scriptwriter or narrative designer, chances are that writing doesn’t come to mind often. However, it plays a big role in development. Far beyond the creative scope of things, consider every other share of copy you have to get done....
by Jennifer Mendez | Mar 13, 2017 | Blog, Game Design, Game Development, Writing
Sexism in Games is Real . . . As we discussed before, in my previous article, sexism is a real world issue. It’s prevalent in the media, Hollywood, TV shows, music, and yes, games. Anytime there is discrimination or stereotyping of anyone based on gender, they...
by Jennifer Mendez | Mar 7, 2017 | Blog, Game Design, Writing
Are you an amateur narrative designer? Or are you thinking of starting down that path? Good. That’s the first step toward a career filled with creativity, writing, and connections with some of the most interesting people you’ll ever meet. But before you...
by Jennifer Mendez | Sep 20, 2016 | Blog
Overview In the gaming industry, everything is driven by the design, even the story. There are very few instances where the story drove designers to make the choices they did. Despite this fact of life, writers still play an important role in the industry,...
