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Story x Story #45: From Linear Narratives To Naked Link (Video Games)

Gina October 22, 2020 No Comments

It’s episode 45 of Story x Story and this time we are welcoming GAMINGbible journalist, Imogen Mellor and Nomad Games Marketing Gremlin, Thomas Young to talk storytelling in video games. Join us as we discuss our panel at EGX Digital on the same topic (YouTube link in show notes) and get into our favourite video game stories, the balance between mechanics and narrative and whether we can objectively critique increasingly complex narrative in the game we play.

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Story x Story episode 33

Storytelling in Video Games EGX Digital Panel – https://youtu.be/hkzpzigolI4

Imogen’s Twitch Stream – https://www.twitch.tv/m0rmento

Marketing for Nomad Games – https://twitter.com/Nomadgames

Upcoming Game https://store.steampowered.com/app/958530/Fury_of_Dracula_Digital_Edition/

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mayamada.com | gamepad.events | thestoryboard.org

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https://www.twitch.tv/tazziiix | https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find Imogen Mellor online:
https://twitter.com/ImoMellor | https://www.instagram.com/imomellor/

Find Thomas Young online:

https://twitter.com/TomYoungWrites | tomyoungwrites.tumblr.com

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #44: Never Tell Us The Odds (Rogue One)

Gina October 15, 2020 No Comments

It’s episode #44 of Story x Story and we are welcoming writer and co-owner of The Koalition website, Gary Swaby to chat with Nigel and Tazziii aboutRogue One, the first standalone film from the Star Wars franchise . We spoke about the film’s role in the wider Star Wars universe, how much fan service is too much and the enduring legacy of great droid characters as well as delving into this week’s story tip is about the considerations involved in killing your story’s main characters. We also take a peek into stories we’re enjoying this week: Bad Boys For Life, Vagabond, Cowboy Bebop, Re:Zero, Genshin Impact, Death or Glory, Ready Player One (Novel).

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Story x Story Episode 6

Story x Story Episode 17

Rogue One video essay for detailed story breakdown – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOyD0zHQFsU

Symbolism in Rogue One – https://erikloncar.wordpress.com/film-analysis/star-wars-a-rogue-one-analysis/

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mayamada.com | gamepad.events | thestoryboard.org

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https://www.twitch.tv/tazziiix | https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find Gary Swaby online:
https://twitter.com/GarySwaby | http://www.garyaswaby.com

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #43: Behind The Story With Penificent Publishing (Knife Boy)

Gina October 7, 2020 No Comments

In episode 43 of Story x Story, Nigel and Tazziii welcome British comic makers Steven Okeya and Anthony Aina, co-founders of Penificent Publishing and creators of Knife Boy to the podcast to discuss the creation of comics with a social purpose, working with young people and what it means to create black characters in the comic industry. Steven and Anthony also give their top comic storytelling tip about creating knowing your character’s goals.

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Find mayamada online:
mayamada.com | gamepad.events | thestoryboard.org

Find Tazziii online:
https://www.twitch.tv/tazziiix | https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find Penificent online:
https://penificent.com/

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #42: Spielberg’s Silvery Puddle (Ready Player One)

Gina October 2, 2020 No Comments

This week Nigel and Tazziii welcome host and Twitch Streamer, Trista Bytes back for an exciting talk on Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of the Ernest Cline’s novel ‘Ready Player One’. We chatted about how the film matches up to the original source material for Ready Player One and where it falls short in its narrative and characterisation as well as Nigel giving an awesome story tip about executing on narrative themes. We also had time to chat about the stories we’re enjoying this week: Dead Space, Dragons Dogma, The Mandalorian and Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood.

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Serious: Through The Fog Kickstarter (ends October 5th): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mayamada/serious-an-empowering-survival-adventure-for-all-ages

Story x Story episode 15: https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-15—The-Fantabulous-Emancipation-From-Our-Break-Birds-of-Prey-easagm

Well-Storied On developing your story’s themes – https://www.well-storied.com/blog/how-to-develop-your-storys-themes

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mayamada.com | gamepad.events | thestoryboard.org

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https://www.twitch.tv/tazziiix | https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find Trista Bytes online:
https://www.youtube.com/TristaBytes | https://twitter.com/TristaBytes | https://www.twitch.tv/tristabytes

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #40: Anime Adaptations…Who Are They Even For?!

Gina September 17, 2020 No Comments

In this episode of Story x Story, Nigel and Tazziii are happy to welcome Laura and Donavan of Melanin Gamers back to the show to talk about anime adaptions! We discuss the attempts at reworking beloved properties like Full Metal Alchemist, Death Note, Avatar: The Last Airbender and Ghost in the Shell which had some very interesting anime adaptions. On top of this we also give our suggestions for anime adaptions that we are anticipating or even wishing to happen. Tune in now!

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mayamada Serious Manga Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mayamada/serious-an-empowering-survival-adventure-for-all-ages

Find mayamada online:
mayamada.com | gamepad.events | thestoryboard.org

Find Tazziii online:
https://www.twitch.tv/tazziiix | https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find Laura and Donavan online:
https://twitter.com/PalladiumHoney | https://twitter.com/ItsaDandyGuy | https://twitter.com/melaningamers

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #39: The Deadly Berserker With Puppy Dog Eyes (Alita: Battle Angel)

Gina September 9, 2020 No Comments

In our latest Story x Story episode Nigel and Tazziii chat with our mayamada illustrator, Pinali all about the cyberpunk action film adaption of the manga Alita: Battle Angel. We chatted about how well the film balances world building and characterisation as well as the endearing quality Alita has as the lead in this story. On top of that we also took a look at this week’s storytelling tip about the dreaded passive protagonist problem.

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mayamada Serious Manga Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mayamada/serious-an-empowering-survival-adventure-for-all-ages

Yuki vs Panda website: https://www.duskleaf.com/yukivspanda

Find mayamada online:
mayamada.com | gamepad.events | thestoryboard.org

Find Tazziii online:
https://www.twitch.tv/tazziiix | https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find Pinali online:
https://twitter.com/studiopinali | http://www.pinali.net

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #38: Much More Than A “Kids Show” (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

Gina September 3, 2020 No Comments

In this episode of Story x Story Nigel and Tazziii are happy to chat with illustrator and colourist, Eren Angiolini for her first apperance on the show! We’re talking about the classic series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, a “kids show” beloved by children and adults alike for it’s great world building and character development. We delve deep into the shows complex themes and many great charterers characters from Katara, Sokka and Toph to Zuko and Uncle Iroh as well as answering a ton of question from listeners!

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Enrica’s Comic Conline interview: https://youtu.be/O8eFV1bij8E

Hello Future Me YouTube channel for story analysis and worldbuilding advice: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFQMO-YL87u-6Rt8hIVsRjA

Tales from the Quarantine Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thefrazerbrown/tales-from-the-quarantine

Dangerous Ladies – Girls of Avatar Zine https://girlsofavatarzine.tumblr.com

Find mayamada online:
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https://www.twitch.tv/tazziiix | https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find Enrica Angiolini online:
https://twitter.com/ErenAngiolini | https://www.instagram.com/ladyeren | https://www.enricaangiolini.com

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #37: Fake Comics With Real Redemption (Logan)

Gina August 27, 2020 No Comments

Nigel and Tazziii welcome back Ace Comicals podcast host Greg Driver to discuss Fox’s 2017 film Logan! We chatted about comic book movies and what we think about them before delving into this very gritty look for Wolverine in Hugh Jackman’s final outing, and give a storytelling tip about creating character redemption arcs. Not to leave DC out of the picture, we also talk about news from the recent FanDome event include The Batman trailer and Jim Lee poster art.

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Logan Director James Mangold’s interview with Jeff Goldsmith: https://www.mixcloud.com/theqawithjeffgoldsmith/logan-qa-james-mangold/

Custom comics made for Logan: https://www.theverge.com/2017/3/6/14821492/logan-x-men-comic-books-wolverine

Hello Future me on writing redemption arcs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB_3LF7uoNc

Find mayamada online:
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https://www.twitch.tv/tazziiix | https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find Greg Driver online:
https://twitter.com/battou | https://twitter.com/AceComicals | http://www.acecomicals.com

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story Special #36: Behind The Story With Kenny Cosplay Stuff

Gina August 19, 2020 No Comments

Nigel and Tazziii chat with UK cosplayer, Kenny Cosplay Stuff all about his journey as a cosplayer including his most iconic cosplays, such as Iron Man and his work at huge conventions such as Hyper Japan. There’s plenty to discuss about the cosplay scene so have a listen to our latest episode to find out more!

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Find mayamada online:
mayamada.com | gamepad.events | thestoryboard.org

Find Tazziii online:
https://www.twitch.tv/tazziiix | https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find Kenny Cosplay Stuff online:
https://twitter.com/kennycosplaystu https://www.instagram.com/kennycosplaystuff|

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #35: Miles On The Ones And Twos (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)

Gina August 14, 2020 No Comments

Nigel and Tazziii have a chat with illustrator and comic creator, Ryan Jenkyns all about the hit movie: Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse. There’s plenty to unwrap in this cinematic masterpiece including he discussion of all the themes within the story from taking a leap of faith to Ryan breaking down the processes behind the incredible visuals of the animation. We also talk about our story tip for this week about executing on reversals in a story.