Session Name: | Is That a Gun in Your Pocket or Are You Just Happy to See Me? Evolving the Emotional Content of Games |
Speaker(s): | Chuck Beaver, Susan O'Connor |
Company Name(s): | Electronic Arts, Susan O'Connor Writing Studio |
Track / Format: | Game Narrative Summit |
Overview: | Games have come under fire in the press lately. What impact are they having on the end user? In a medium where players want freedom, is there any way to control a game's emotional impact? Do we have an obligation to try? In this talk, we take a look at practical, but controversial, ways that writers can create meaningful experiences for the player - and push the gaming medium forward. |