Telling Stories, Shaping Worlds – The Art of Game Narrative
Behind every great game world lies a web of characters, history and hard creative choices. In this episode of Line of Fire we explore the craft of game storytelling and the people who bring it to life. At this year’s GDC, Martin sat down with industry veteran Richard Dansky to talk about narrative work in games and his career advice for aspiring writers. From guiding other storytellers to navigating the shift from linear campaigns to live service worlds, Richard shares insights from decades in the industry. Back in the studio, Sharkmob’s own principal lore master Jimmy Wilhelmsson offers a behind-the-scenes look at his role on Exoborne, explaining why consistency in the lore matters when hundreds of developers are involved, and how a shared creative vision can inspire new ideas and bring a game world to life. So, whether you’re an aspiring writer or just curious how the narrative magic happens, this one’s for you.
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Building Games, Powering Studios – The Infrastructure Behind AAA Titles
Games need powerful tech to come to life—but what does it really take to build and maintain the tech behind them? In this episode of Line of Fire, we explore the backbone of game development with Studio Infrastructure Engineers Navdeep Dhanjal and Stephen Rodriguez. From high-end PC builds to server farms, we’re breaking down the hardware, software, and behind-the-scenes problem-solving that keeps game studios running. How do teams balance performance, cost, and sustainability? What does it mean to be cutting edge? And just how much power does it take to make a AAA game? Tune in to find out.
Line of Fire—where game dev gets real. No fluff, no filler. Just a podcast with smart guests, real stories, and fun conversations about the chaos and craft of game development. Join talents from across the industry as we break down big decisions, tackle gaming industry myths, and explore what actually makes a game great—straight from the people who build them.
Created by Swedish gaming studio Sharkmob, this podcast is for players, developers, and anyone curious about the behind-the-scenes of game development.
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