Lake, Druckmann, Kojima. How to tell great stories

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Rival Abdrakhmanov

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2 weeks ago

This is a podcast about technologies that have changed our lives and the people who invented them. We're surrounded by tech, so much so that we don't even realize how much it shapes our lives. But every gadget, every app, started as a wild idea in someone's head. In this podcast, I'll be diving deep into the stories behind some of the most groundbreaking innovations. We'll meet the inventors, learn about the hurdles they jumped, and discover how their creations changed the world. And hey, you might just get inspired to create something amazing yourself!

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Lake, Druckmann, Kojima. How to tell great stories

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45 minutes 46 seconds

6 months ago

Lake, Druckmann, Kojima. How to tell great stories

In this episode, we dive into the stories of three legendary game designers: Sam Lake, Neil Druckmann, and Hideo Kojima. What drives these creators to push the boundaries of interactive storytelling? We explore their sources of inspiration, the challenges they face, the techniques and tools they use, and what it truly means to be a game designer at the top of their craft.

00:00 Hi there!

01:38 Sam Lake: cottage by the lake and Dungeons & Dragons

06:27 Neil Druckmann: criminology and Computer Science

09:39 Hideo Kojima: films and Super Mario Bros.

13:21 Sam Lake: Max Payne

19:20 Neil Druckmann: Uncharted and The Last of Us

24:33 Hideo Kojima: Metal Gear

29:39 Sam Lake: Alan Wake, Quantum Break and Control

35:11 Neil Druckmann: Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us Part II

40:59 Hideo Kojima: Death Stranding

44:51 Conclusion

The episode used quotes from the videos from YouTube channels: Old Gods of Asgard.

Author: Rival Abdrakhmanov

Cover: Katya Pavlova

Jingle: Ildar Fattakhov