The Lenses of Game Design | Yuri Mainka on The Lens of Imagination
In this exciting episode of The Corner of Story and Game, we welcome Yuri Guzon Mainka, a talented Narrative Designer at Inflexion Games. We delve into the fascinating topic of the "Lens of Imagination," a concept from The Art of Game Design by Jesse Schell that explores how storytelling and player engagement intersect in video games. Yuri shares his journey from a young gamer in Brazil to a narrative designer, highlighting the challenges he faced along the way. He discusses his work on the recently released Nightingale: Realms Rebuilt and how it exemplifies innovative storytelling in gaming. Throughout the conversation, we explore the balance between providing details and allowing players' imaginations to fill in the gaps, emphasizing how this balance can enhance the overall gaming experience. Come along to gain some insights into the creative processes behind game design, the importance of player imagination in crafting immersive narratives, and practical examples from Yuri's work. Whether you're a game developer or a storytelling enthusiast, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the art of engaging players through imaginative storytelling. And be sure to stay tuned for more deep dives into game design and storytelling on The Corner of Story and Game. Remember to subscribe, rate, and review to keep up with our latest episodes! Yuri’s Links: -> Website -> LinkedIn -> Inflexion Games The Corner of Story and Game: -> Discord -> Facebook -> Instagram -> TikTok -> Threads -> Bluesky -> LinkedIn -> Email: gerald@storyandgame.com #YuriGazonMainka #InflexionGames #Nightingale #GameDesign #NarrativeGaming #ImaginationLens #CreativeStorytelling #YuriMainka #GamingInnovation #InteractiveNarratives #GameDevelopment #DesignPhilosophy #GameDesign #NarrativeDesign #TheArtOfGameDesign #GameDevelopment #Podcast #Storytelling #GameWriter #GameWriter #TheLensOfImagination #TheLensesOfGameDesign #FindTheFun #TheStoryStack #GameDesignTheory #Narratology #Ludology