A monthly roundup of all things pertinent to narrative game design. Expect news, opportunities, resources, and information about conferences and meetups.
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Rose is a narrative designer and writer based in Brooklyn. She's working on an upcoming AAA game at Scopely and publishes resources, opportunities, and tips on narrative game design at the beginning of every month.
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