Next Time You're Asked, "What Does it Take to Make a Game?"
The next time you're asked "What does it take to make a game?", you can refer the inquirer to this course. I highly recommend this FREE...
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What if Andrew Ryan & Frank Fontaine succeeded in producing the perfect Rapture Wives? And if you can't escape Rapture, you'll be turned into one too!
• NARRATIVE DESIGNER • SCIENCE FICTION WORLD BUILDER •
• COMBINING GAME NARRATIVE WITH EXPERTISE IN FILMMAKING & ARCHITECTURE •
Cindi Knapton
May 201 min read
Botz, Bugz n' Bytes Narrative Bible Release
I've polished and assembled all the narrative goodies for Botz, Bugz n' Bytes, my new All-Ages, Sci-Fi Comedy, Single Player Strategy...
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Cindi Knapton
May 14 min read
Voice Prints, Cinematic Essentials, & Location Landmarks
With my passion for learning new narrative tools and networking with my comrades in games, I joined Into Games three-week Sprint Course...
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Cindi Knapton
Mar 295 min read
Sneaky Ways to Save the Planet? Slide Some Climate Awareness & Action into Your Games
If you know me, you know that my background in architecture has imbued me with a passion for making built forms sustainable. As I...
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Cindi Knapton
Mar 56 min read
Remedy's Horror Reanimated Me: Alan Wake II
Like Frankenstein's monster, playing Remedy's magnificent Alan Wake II (AWII) brought me back to life and restored my confidence and...
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Cindi Knapton
Feb 235 min read
Creative Team Leadership: Discover, Evolve, & Nurture the Project Vision
I want to help your game to be the best game it can be. In my work across architecture, film making, & game narrative I’ve found that...
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Cindi Knapton
Feb 17 min read
Game Trailer Feedback: Make it Actionable & Supportive
Through my experiences in game writing, set designing for the Star Wars & Matrix franchises, and designing cities in Abu Dhabi, I have...
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Cindi Knapton
May 11, 20235 min read
Star Wars Batuu Bounty Hunter: Solo (Not that Solo)
I love Disneyland. I love Star Wars. I cherish the privilege of walking among the immersive worldbuilding of Galaxy’s Edge. I love the...
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Cindi Knapton
May 2, 20234 min read
South of The Circle: Bittersweet Atomic Memories
South of the Circle (SOTC) uses a compelling adventure storyline, exquisite artwork, vivid performances, and evocative music to transport...
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Cindi Knapton
Apr 25, 20235 min read
Detroit Become Human: My Android Mind Palace
I love a game world so immersive that I find myself exploring it in my dreams. Detroit Become Human (DBH) is beautifully written,...
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Cindi Knapton
Apr 13, 20236 min read
Immortality: Be Kind, Rewind!
I’m currently obsessed with and immersed in the game Immortality. I’ve beat it and still want more. I’ve watched play-throughs and...
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Cindi Knapton
Apr 3, 20236 min read
Core Design Principles: Accessibility & Sustainability
I've completed the biennial accessibility and sustainability continuing education requirements to maintain my California architecture...
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Cindi Knapton
Mar 14, 20235 min read
Narrative Design Embraces Environmental Storytelling
As a narrative designer with a background in architecture and production design I'm often asked "What does narrative design have to do...
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Cindi Knapton
Mar 1, 20234 min read
Before Your Eyes: Owning Your Life
Before Your Eyes is exquisite. Wrapped in a deceptively cozy and simple family story, GoodbyeWorld Games has captured the meaning of life....
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Cindi Knapton
Feb 17, 20233 min read
What's in Your Pipeline?
My Game Dev buddy group is swapping pipeline stories. I thought a retrospective look at the workflow I used back in my days as an...
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Cindi Knapton
Feb 9, 20233 min read
Which Platforms Are You Using?
Social media can be a great place for Game Devs to build community and network. As a Narrative Designer, I feel comfortable on LinkedIn,...
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Cindi Knapton
Jan 24, 20235 min read
Citizen Sleeper: Dice Rolls Make the Space Station Go Round
Citizen Sleeper does an excellent job of replicating the challenges I faced in living in new cities around the world. It mimics my...
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Cindi Knapton
Jan 18, 20233 min read
Katamari Damacy: Silly, Silly Physics!
Psychedelic and absurdist, Katamari Damacy taught me that playing is way more fun than winning. Who cares if you can actually roll cows,...
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Cindi Knapton
Jan 16, 20231 min read
Audible: Do I have a problem?
Well, I am definitely a true Sci-Fi Nerd. I now have the stats to prove it. I do listen to titles on repeat, both for comfort when I...
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Cindi Knapton
Jan 11, 20233 min read
Overboard! The Thrill of Murder, The Smoothness of Solitaire
Set on an 1930's Atlantic crossing, Overboard! allows me to be the wicked murderer and the self-serving player-detective. Attempting to...
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