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The Evolution of RPGs, Storytelling

Posted by Zonk on from the trying-new-things dept.

Sessions held yesterday and today touched on the future of games and story in this new generation of games. Yesterday Microsoft held a panel with RPG veterans Hironobu Sakaguchi (currently working on Blue Planet), Peter Molyneux(Fable 2), and Dr. Ray Muzkya(Mass Effect). Between the three of them, these well known designers offered a view of the next step in RPGs. Sakaguchi in particular was vocal about his love of online RPGs, and there was some talk of differing player experiences the content-heavy titles genre. Meanwhile, on the heels of Phil Harrison's keynote, Warren Spector took the stage in a conference room to discuss next-gen storytelling. His biggest complaint was the linear nature of games today, and the sameness of experiences. Different talks, with insightful and similar conclusions.

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  1. That's Not His Name by TychoCelchuuu · · Score: 2, Informative

    It's "Ray Muzyka," not "Ray Muzkya."

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  2. Re:finally by Khanstant · · Score: 2, Informative

    *sigh* Times are tough. Ooold RPGWorld reference. http://rpgworldcomic.com/d/20001021.html