Today’s episode is hosted by Harvey Anderson and they are joined on the podcast by Moritz Lehr, Quest Designer at CD Projekt Red and Daniel Regan, Lead Game Designer at CI Games.
The conversation explores game storytelling and how interactive narratives differ from traditional film and literature. The exchange highlights the role of player choice, structure and pacing in shaping meaningful story experiences within modern video games.
Across the discussion, broader themes such as quest design, emotional engagement and environmental storytelling are examined. The panel reflects on how gameplay systems and narrative design must work together to support immersion without disrupting player agency. Attention is also given to evolving audience expectations and the balance between authored stories and emergent moments. By looking at how games tell stories through mechanics, dialogue and world design, the episode offers insight into narrative gameplay and the creative processes behind story driven games. The discussion provides valuable perspective for anyone interested in narrative design, interactive storytelling and contemporary game development.
