How do you find your way into the fascinating world of narrative design for video games? As the Narrative Lead at Doborog, Geoffrey Golden has had an interesting journey to his current role. Geoffrey accidentally fell into game writing after starting his career in comedy writing.
While he loved games as a child, programming proved a challenge, so writing was a natural fit. Over time he focused specifically on narrative design, realising the potential in this growing field. Geoffrey's work has taken him around the world, collaborating with international studios.
As a narrative designer, he derives great creative fulfilment from crafting stories while balancing commercial constraints. His passion for games is evident as he excitedly discusses an upcoming sequel to one of his all-time favourite titles. His journey shows how following your interests can lead to unexpected opportunities in the video game industry.
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This show discusses everything from launching new titles, game development, streaming, UX and UI through to eSports, Free To Play Mobile Gaming and even Web3 Crypto innovations. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the creative processes, challenges, and triumphs from CTOs, engineers, developers, art directors, designers, animators and producers offering an immersive journey into the heart of the gaming universe.
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