Nathan Drake is perhaps one of the best recognised and most-loved heroes from gaming. He's handsome, he's got perfect hair, he's charming, delightful, and a remarkably competent mass murderer who ...

Narrative shouldn’t be relegated to a “story wrapper” and should be better integrated into the development process, says game writer and narrative designer Kelsey Beachum. Speaking during the opening ...

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 ...

Last year's Alan Wake 2 released to critical acclaim, winning awards such as the game Award for best narrative at the 2023 Game Awards, and this year's BAFTA Game Award for Artistic Achievement. At ...