E74: How To Write Compelling NPCs For Space Marine 2 with Matthew Garcia-Dunn
Narrative is often overlooked in game dev. We want to explore what you might be missing if you skip writers, storytellers, and worldbuilders, and what to look for when working with them. We are joined by Matthew Garcia-Dunn, who most recently wrote for Space Marine 2. Enjoy! Key Discussion Points: The role of narrative in game development and why it’s essential How to effectively build worlds that engage players The balance between creativity and production constraints The state of the gaming industry in 2024 The art of writing for well-known IPs like Space Marine 2 Building effective narrative teams and creative conflict resolution If you’re curious about how games like Space Marine 2 or League of Legends come to life from a narrative standpoint, you won’t want to miss this! 👉 Connect with Matthew Garcia-Dunn: • Matthew Garcia-Dunn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-garcia-dunn-39157812/ Our discord community is live! Join here to engage with leaders and producers in game dev looking to make our industry a better place that makes better games: https://discord.gg/ySCPS5aMcQ If you’re interested in an online course on becoming a better game producer, head here: https://www.buildingbettergames.gg/succeeding-in-game-production Subscribe to our newsletter for more game development tips and resources: https://www.buildingbettergames.gg/newsletter Ben's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-carcich/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildingbettergames Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6QD5yIbFdJXvccO8Z5aXpm
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