Game Writing
Game writing is the art and craft of creating narratives and writing scripts for video games. It encompasses a wide range of tasks, from crafting the overarching story and developing compelling characters to writing dialogues, designing interactive experiences, and ensuring that the game’s text aligns with its overall design and theme.
Effective game writing captivates players with engaging narratives, fosters emotional connections with characters, and drives the game forward through suspenseful plotlines and satisfying payoffs. Dialogue, a cornerstone of game writing, conveys information, shapes player interactions, and breathes life into the game’s world.
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The Fear Of Missing Out: An Infamous Gaming Trap
Everybody knows that feeling… You’re playing an MMORPG or any Free2Play game and you find yourself unable to stop. Either you start panicking when you might not be able to log in for one day… Or you constantly find yourself spending tons of money in the in-game store because you don’t want to fall behind… Read More…
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Buried Alive: Startling Truth About The Atari Video Game Burial
The early 1980s marked a pivotal moment in the history of entertainment. During that time video games transitioned from arcade sensations to home console staples. The Atari 2600, with its simple yet addictive gameplay… Became a household name, propelling the industry into an era of unprecedented growth. Titles like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong… Read More…
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The Fear Of AI In The Game Industry: Is The Anxiety Justified?
With AI rapidly improving every day, the constant fear of it only gets greater with every passing minute. People have already lost their jobs on multiple occasions because of AI and it seems the panic only grows the more the algorithms get developed. While there has been a lot of restructuring and changes around various… Read More…
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Behind The Scenes: How Your Favorite Movies Turn Into Exciting Games
Most of us have grown up playing video games and I am sure every one of us has at least one game at home that’s based on some sort of movie. Be it ‘Golden Eye 007’, ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ or ‘Disney’s Aladdin’… There are many great video game adaptations out there. But who… Read More…
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Know Your Basics: What Are Game Engines?
No matter what kind of game you want to make or whatever company you want to work for… Game engines are the central point of game development. Those are the programs on which your game is built upon and where everything slowly gets pieced together. But what makes them so special and why does everything… Read More…
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Pixel Perfect: How Hard Is It To Make Pixel Games?
No matter if you’re an experienced game developer or a hobbyist looking for something fun to do in your spare time. Pixel games are a fun challenge and everyone can learn how to create one if they have enough time & patience. You can even collaborate with other individuals to work on the project together… Read More…
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AAAA VS. AAA: What Makes The Next Level Of Gaming?
AAA (or triple-A) games are very popular nowadays. So every gamer worth their salt knows what we are talking about when this term comes up. Those are the top-tier blockbuster games: Assassin’s Creed, God Of War, Call of Duty or Horizon: Zero Dawn. You named it. They all have millions & millions of dollars as… Read More…
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Learning From Mistakes: Why Designing Bad Games Is Important
Every game designer and game developer has a vision, a game they dreamed about ever since they were a kid. But every time they want to start making it… The fear of ruining the perfect game they had in mind is stopping them from even starting it. Now let me tell you a secret… The… Read More…
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Navigating The Crossroads: How To Design A Point Of No Return
More often than not while playing a game we’re going to hit a so-called ‘Point of No Return’ (PNR). Most of the time this PNR marks a spot where the player gets cut off certain areas or contents. Sometimes you can revisit those places after a while, sometimes it’s impossible. Either you have to go… Read More…
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Quest 101: How To Make Quests For Video Games Fun
I think almost everyone knows how it feels if quests suddenly turn into chores. Go there, get this, do that, repeat. It’s a recurring problem where games seem to just copy-paste their quests in order to fill the world instead of creating captivating quests for their players. Of course they give them a new and… Read More…