The Fundamental Principle: It's not just "Show, don't tell." It's also sometimes "Do, don't show." Everything that follows is more or less a manifestation of the following two-fold motivation: Allow ...

Many gamers have experienced the scenario where they must sacrifice their desire to roleplay in order to optimize their gameplay ability. Maybe you betray a friend with a previously benevolent ...

The role of the writer in games has changed hugely in recent years. From an optional extra to a vital part of the development team, the narrative designer is responsible for far more than ‘words on a ...