Building Better Games

E74: How To Write Compelling NPCs For Space Marine 2 with Matthew Garcia-Dunn


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Narrative is often overlooked in game dev. We want to explore what you might be missing if you skip writers, storytellers, and worldbuilders, and what to look for when working with them.

We are joined by Matthew Garcia-Dunn, who most recently wrote for Space Marine 2. Enjoy!

Key Discussion Points:

  • The role of narrative in game development and why it’s essential
  • How to effectively build worlds that engage players
  • The balance between creativity and production constraints
  • The state of the gaming industry in 2024
  • The art of writing for well-known IPs like Space Marine 2
  • Building effective narrative teams and creative conflict resolution

If you’re curious about how games like Space Marine 2 or League of Legends come to life from a narrative standpoint, you won’t want to miss this!

 

👉 Connect with Matthew Garcia-Dunn:

• Matthew Garcia-Dunn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-garcia-dunn-39157812/

 

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Ben's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-carcich/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildingbettergames

Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6QD5yIbFdJXvccO8Z5aXpm

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