Characterisation of NPCs One aim of any great story is to make the audience feel as if they are part of it’s world. This is no different in games. Memorable experiences are created through interaction and impact on the … Continue reading
The term ‘ludonarrative dissonance’ was coined to describe – in basic terms – the way in which a game’s narrative can feel, to the player, somewhat disconnected from the gameplay mechanics. It was first used by Clint Hocking on his … Continue reading
Player Choice: BioShock Infinite’s Beautiful Inevitability ~SPOILERS. Do Not Read Ahead if You Haven’t Finished the Game.~ The Cage or The Bird? Elizabeth looked up at me expectantly as she waited for me to make my choice. I hesitated, wondering … Continue reading
On twitter @L1keMike posed the question: Which game this generation genuinely moved you? He compiled a few answers into a guest post on his blog, We See In Pixels. It’s great to see other people’s answers to this question, how varied … Continue reading
The Importance of Immersion “Fundamentally, immersion is the sense that a player has of being in a virtual world. The more immersive a virtual world, the greater its ability to immerse it’s players.” (Bartle, 2004) Immersion is an important factor … Continue reading
Writing Description for Screen When writing description for screen, describe what you can see NOW on the screen. It should be written in present tense. It should contain all action and be vivid. Avoid using generic nouns or verbs in … Continue reading
In order to create an emotional gaming experience akin to that a viewer might experience whilst watching a film, it is necessary to encourage the player to feel empathy both towards the character they are playing, and the non-player characters … Continue reading
Symbols are a tool which has been used throughout the ages and through various cultural locales to portray deeper meaning in visual mediums, and are arguably the most ancient use of communication in a time when only the most rich … Continue reading
Allowing the audience insight can reconfigure their perception of the story’s reality. Incorporating set up and pay off into your story will give the audience this insight. They will think – “It was all there, they just didn’t see it … Continue reading
There are 3 rules that you must follow if you wish to write a bestselling script: 1. Entertain the Audience 2. Make Each Movie as if it’s Your Last 3. Never Compromise Your Integrity An audience needs ‘Interest Curiosity (“What … Continue reading
The Universe Illusion 