Tuesday, November 13, 2012

[KEYNOTE] Ken Thain Discusses Story Perspective in Game Dev

  
Name: Ken Thain

Organization: BioWare

Title: Narrative Director

Bio: Narrative Director at BioWare Montreal, Ken is responsible for story design and presentation. Ken is the Lead Cinematic Designer on Mass Effect, DragonAge, and Star Wars: The Old Republic.
 
Twitter: @KenThain

Email:  ken@bioware.com

4:30 - 5:00pm Main Plenary


TOPIC: Understanding Story Perspective in Game Design

As the fidelity of game experiences increases across all aspects of game design, story is a critical piece of the puzzle that allows developers to increase player engagement, weave the gameplay experience together, and create deep emotional connections to content. 

This session will explore story design fundamentals in BioWare games, such as Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Star Wars: The Old Republic, and how these fundamentals can be used in consideration of story perspective in any game design project.


 From Montreal, DIG is pleased to bring you 
Ken Thain, of BioWare! 

Catch his keynote address before tuning in to London's Carmi Levy. Inter Mingle Reception to follow these fantastic keynotes.





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