Matthew MarchittoMad Max (the Game): Is it any Good? (Spoilers)Mad Max (the game) is one of the best licensed games I’ve played. In theory, it’s a prequel to Fury Road, but I don’t think the story is…Aug 3, 2017Aug 3, 2017
Matthew MarchittoFlash Fiction Challenge: The Ritual of SoulsThis flash fiction challenge, posted over at Chuck Wendig’s terribleminds.com, had one stipulation: incorporate “there is no exit” in some…Jul 14, 2017Jul 14, 2017
Matthew MarchittoGuardians of the Galaxy and Narrative StructureThere’s a lot to love about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2, but what pulled me in was how intertwined all the character arcs were. Each…Jul 2, 2017Jul 2, 2017
Matthew MarchittoMeaty Ka-Chunks and Overwatch’s Reload AnimationsI’ve been playing a lot of Overwatch lately. It’s a great game, with a lot of clever design, and a team devoted to constant updates/tweaks…Mar 16, 2017Mar 16, 2017
Matthew MarchittoGame Structure and NarrativeRecently I played Rise of the Tomb Raider, which was a lot of fun, but it got me thinking about narrative and game design. Namely, the idea…Dec 8, 2016Dec 8, 2016
Matthew MarchittoWorldbuilding Part 4: Show it all but keep it lean (featuring Mad Max and Judge Dredd)I recently rewatched two of my favourite movies, Dredd (2012) and Mad Max: Fury Road. They got me thinking about lean storytelling.Sep 26, 2016Sep 26, 2016