Let’s talk Dialogue

The topic of dialogue in video games comes up a lot with many professional writers, in articles, industry forums and conferences, and among gamers.  As a writer in the video game industry for over four years, I’d like to summarize a few things I’ve learned.  It’s still an ongoing learning process for me too, and [...]

Why is the writer staring at nothing?

…and does that drool mean she’s catatonic or passionate?
The Writer’s Role and the Job of Creating a Narrative in Game Writing
It’s a common perception that fiction writers make up story, character and write dialogue.
While this is true, it’s important for the project team to understand the writer is in charge of maintaining the integrity of [...]

Gears of Writing

Gears of War 2 had me on the edge of my seat.
Since I’m a writer, and I write video games as well as other fiction, when I play games or watch my partner play games (or even try to play co-op with him) I make a point of trying to see how the story is [...]

ACK — Playing Bioshock with my eyes closed

A ridiculous way to play through a VIDEO game you say? Perhaps. But that is one freaky game. (I’m a writer, I do NOT use the word freaky lightly.)I’ve used the walkthrough a few times not for the precious achievement cheats, but so I don’t jump out of my skin. I’m not entirely fond of [...]