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Jay Sherer wants to learn everything about storytelling. He interviews screenwriters, novelists, directors, literary agents, producers, and anyone else who knows about the business of storytelling. Plus he studies screenwriting, prose, writing, and the business models driving film, television, and novels. Learn along side Jay about How Stories Work--not just how to write them, but also how to sell them and get them made. Join the network of storytellers trying to improve, grow, and make valuable connections!
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Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
A Storytelling-Driven Indie Video Game - This Week We Play WHAT REMAINS OF EDITH FINCH!
- The various themes found in Outer Wilds by Mobius Digital.
- Ryan calls this his favorite game of 2019. What makes it so amazing?
- What is it like to play an open world game without levels and quest lines?
- How can a game explore ideas as different as quantum mechanics and roasting marshmallows at a campfire?
- How the frustration Justin experienced playing this game taught him about himself.
- We discuss the various planets and rules of this solar system.
- Music is such a powerful tool for storytelling, and this game used it in some surprising and effective ways.
- What is the Eye of the Universe? Is it another Quantum Mechanic or is it a picture of God?
- We also talk about all the times we crashed and died!
Stay tuned to The Story Geeks Podcast for our next episode as co-hosts Sandra, Nataly, and Cilla dig deeper into Mulan with Alan Ng from Film Threat! Mulan just came out on September 4th on Disney+. Let us know what you thought of this movie before the podcast!
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