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Steve Gaynor and Thomas Grip Discuss The Evolution of the Gaming Narrative

OnlySP: Welcome to the next in the series of OnlySP spotlight features – shining a light on the intricacies of game development.

This time we’re trying to answer a question that’s really important to us here at OnlySP: what goes into creating a great gaming narrative, and how have they evolved over time in relation to other media?

We look at the similarities and differences between games, books, and movies, charting gaming’s progression through Zork to The Order: 1886 with the help of developers behind some of the most highly acclaimed narrative-based adventures in recent memory: Fullbright’s Steve Gaynor (Gone Home, Tacoma) and Frictional Games’ Thomas Grip (SOMA, Amnesia series).

Wingsfan243030d ago

This was a really interesting interview to take part in. Too bad we couldn't line up Ken Levine for it as well, along with a couple other devs. Oh well, maybe next time!

linkenski3029d ago

I would much rather hear Chris Avellone or Neil Druckmann's opinion on it if I had to.

coolbeans3029d ago

Other writers/devs I'd like to see: Davey Wreden, Sam Barlow, and one of the narrative designers/writers from DONTNOD.

I'm really interested to dive into this one though! :D
SOMA's one of my favorite game narratives of 2015.

Wingsfan243029d ago

We're definitely looking to get in contact with DONTNOD about Life is Strange soon. Lots to talk about there. Hellblade is another one to keep an eye on as well, from a narrative perspective.

Resis7ance3029d ago

Great Interview/Article. I got to chat with Thomas Grip a couple times last year, the man really knows his stuff. It's great to be able to pick the brains of a man who has developed so many great single player titles like Amnesia and SOMA.

Yui_Suzumiya3029d ago

I absolutely love Soma and would love to read and interview with the geniuses at Dontnod. Life is Strange is the second best game I've played in 25 years of gaming.

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5 Horror Games That Will Keep You Up at Night

Explore 5 horror games that promise unforgettable scares and sleepless nights. Perfect for thrill-seekers!

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cthulhucultist5d ago

Very safe list of horror games. I would argue that Amnesia Machine for Pig was not that great. Dark Descent was much a much better game.

Far better games have been released in this genre (Dead Space Remake, Alien Isolation, Alan Wake 2 etc).

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Five Horror Games Certain to Keep You Up 'Til Halloween

Spooky season is here again at last and time of the horror game has arrived alongside it. This year has seen the return of some the genre's greatest entires, but both tended to focus more on thrills than they did chills. So, those wanting a bit more of the latter this month would do well to check out at least one of these before Halloween rolls around.

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25 Best PlayStation 4 Sci-Fi Games

Embark on a thrilling sci-fi adventure with our carefully curated list of the best PlayStation 4 sci-fi games

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Leeroyw365d ago

Titan fall 2 was chefs kiss. For those of you who haven't played it go ahead. Brilliant. With each level being creatively different.

Yui_Suzumiya365d ago

Island, Steins;Gate Elite and Soma.

MadLad365d ago

Soma is an epic experience.

jznrpg365d ago (Edited 365d ago )

Does ISLAND have English subs ? I can’t find a copy that says it has English subs for PS only the Switch version which I rather not buy .

Love Steins Gate and Soma

shinoff2183365d ago (Edited 365d ago )

FRom what i could find. Nothing with English subs.

Yui_Suzumiya363d ago

I own a physical copy on Switch and it does have English subtitles so it's all good on Switch and Playstation.

Yui_Suzumiya363d ago (Edited 363d ago )

My bad. Steam and Switch have English but PS4 and Vita only have Japanese. Sony doesn't mess with many visual novels which is why I only own a Switch OLED and laptop for all my games.