Conversation: Writer of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 & Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I’m joined by Ashley Poprik 🎮✍️, the talented writer behind some of the most successful video games in recent years, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Modern Warfare 3, and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.

We dive deep into Ashley's impressive career journey, from her early days in short film 🎥 to crafting narratives for blockbuster games. Ashley shares her insights on the writing process for large-scale video game productions, where multiple writers collaborate to create immersive worlds 🌍. We discuss how she balances input from a creative team, the research involved in writing military-themed games 💥, and the challenges of developing authentic character arcs that resonate with players, even for those with limited screen time.

Ashley also opens up about the art of naming key elements in games—whether it’s characters, weapons, or abilities—and the strategies she uses to make every choice meaningful 🏹⚔️.

This conversation offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the creative process that powers some of the most iconic video games of the last decade. If you’re an aspiring writer 📝, a fan of these epic franchises, or just curious about the art of storytelling in interactive media, this episode is filled with invaluable insights.

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