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Three techniques for turning narrative-based games free-to-play
Freemium creativity has only just started. It's not yet time to put down barriers and exclude any game genre from the freemium model. Just because Freemium games have been resource management based that doesn’t mean we can't...
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[Gamesbriefers] Can narrative-led games be free-to-play?
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Are games stories? Part 2
Following Nicholas's talk at Games for TV, further twitter discussion ensued.
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Games are not stories
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How to Deliver a Compelling Interactive Narrative in Under Ten Minutes
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How to tell an entire adventure – and get a laugh – in under one minute
The games industry still needs to learn how to deliver compelling narrative. While this example, from the advertising industry, is not exactly sophisticated, it made me laugh. But my question for you: is the games industry more...
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