Lucy Blundell
Kinmoku
Lucy Blundell is an award-winning, disabled, independent game developer, who was raised in North West England and is now based in Frankfurt, Germany. She creates narrative-driven experiences that show players a softer side to gaming, where sincerity, introspection and human relations replace action, fantasy and power. Her games are One Night Stand and VIDEOVERSE.
Lucy Blundell is speaking at the following session/s
How VIDEOVERSE Successfully Delivers Several Emotional Gut Punches
How do you make players laugh, cry or even cringe when you’re working with a small budget or team?
‘VIDEOVERSE’ is a short, intimate narrative adventure game set in an early 2000s online gaming community. Made by indie developer Lucy Blundell (previously ‘One Night Stand’), it was one of 2023’s highest-rated games and praised for its emotional impact. But how did the story of VIDEOVERSE come about?
This session will analyse the techniques used in VIDEOVERSE and similar emotional media – How music, sound effects, art and narration come together to effectively deliver several emotional gut punches, and the benefits these scenes can add to video games. There will also be a deeper, personal look at writing from past traumas and memories while protecting one’s mental health.
Finally, this session will leave you with tips and suggestions on how to stay in-touch with your emotions and keep your heart inspired.
Session Takeaway
- How to deliver emotional gut punches effectively, within a small budget or team
- How to use personal experiences in your game’s narrative whilst protecting your mental health in the process
- Why getting a strong emotional reaction from player can be a good tactic for success
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