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Breaking Through: Psychosis and the Making of 'Hellblade'

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This talk is an exploration of the delivery of the mental health themes in 'Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice', all within the structure of an independent AAA model. The talk discusses the approach taken by a small team of 20 to deliver a AAA quality game that strives to push the boundaries of narrative within gaming, with a particular focus on the team's approach to researching and collaborating around the subject of psychosis, in order to deliver a compelling and thoughtful depiction.

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  • Dominic Matthews
  • Ninja Theory, Ltd.
  • Tameem Antoniades
  • Ninja Theory, Ltd.
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