We are excited to share with you the first episode of the Mystery Gamedev Podcast!
Each episode will shine a spotlight on mystery game development, featuring exclusive interviews with a wide variety of mystery game developers.
Today’s guest is Kenneth Everette Norris, also known as ZetaKen — the creator, writer, and programmer of The Game of Fourtune. He is also the writer of the award-winning murder mystery visual novel Reaplaced. Ken is currently working on a new project, a sequel to The Game of Fourtune... name to be announced soon.
Topics covered in today’s episode include:
How to plan a big, ambitious game
How to write stories really, really fast
What to include in a writing portfolio
Story pacing, conflict, and tough choices
Inspirations for The Game of Fourtune
Developer insights on The Game of Fourtune
Video game addiction and staying healthy
Advice for aspiring mystery game developers
…And more!
Support this episode’s guest:
Buy The Game of Fourtune on Steam
Follow ZetaKen on Twitter
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