The Number One Educational Resource for the Game Industry
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Overview:
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Have you ever wondered what makes a video game funny? (Spoiler: it's not puns).In this talk, the developer behind Building Relationships dissects humor through an analytical lens to explain comedy fundamentals and demonstrate how they're applied throughout the game. The speaker argues that comedy doesn't just come from writing, but also from the structure it exists in. The talk examines the approach behind Building Relationships and presents case studies of other games to explore how comedy is supported by various disciplines (i.e. level design, music, narrative design, etc.).Building Relationships is a silly adventure game where players take the role of a house that's on a date with a building. Described as "A Short Hike, but stupid", this game is a barrage of absurdist comedy fueled by improv sensibilities. Hidden behind its comedic facade, the game conveys a heartfelt story about what it takes to stay alive.
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