Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Some of our favorite games we remember because of the story, what is it that makes these stories so good? How can we do the same in our games? I'm going to show you a few things I found on the subject and hopefully it will spark good conversation and interest in making better games than ever!

Brian Uptons GDC Talk in full:
youtube.com/watch?v=4LTtr45y7P0&t=402s

GMTK Video from where I got the nice quote:
youtube.com/watch?v=Qot5_rMB8Jc

If you have any questions or suggestions please let me know! And if you disagree with anything shout it out! Thank you!

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Music:
"Dark Times" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

"Ambiment" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

"Peace of Mind" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

"Relaxing Piano Music" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)