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Let's talk about the origins of "They Will Remember That" from Telltale's The Walking Dead with Telltale Games veteran Ryan Kaufman.

Today I am talking with Ryan Kaufman, Director of Design for The Wolf Among Us, whose first gig at Telltale Games was on The Walking Dead Season 1.

It turns out the journey that led to The Walking Dead and its famous "They Will Remember That" mechanic was not an easy one, and it was born out of the fact that originally the team had done too good a job of sewing together the seams created when a player makes decisions throughout the game.

We go on to talk about what he learnt from The Walking Dead and applied to The Wolf Among Us, and where he hopes to see narrative adventures go in the future.

I am a huge fan of Telltale games, from their Sam & Max series, Tales of Monkey Island and Strong Bad games, to their era of choice-driven narrative adventures.

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The Examined Game

Each week, host Steven Lake asks the creators behind some of the world’s most influential video games about the meaning of life (in video games), leading to conversations about the personal and creative impact games have had on their lives.

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Today I am talking with Bruce Nesmith a Bethesda verteran who was a part of pretty much every major release from the studio right up until his retirement in 2022. I was so excited to speak with Bruce and hear how the company delivers a classic Bethesda game, what it's like to work alongside Todd Howard and I couldn't help but ask him what would be on his wish list for Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel.

I love Bethesda's RPGs and I can't help but be excited for Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel. Hearing about the inner workings of the company over the years and how they delivered the likes of Fallout 3, Skyrim Oblivion and more was an absolute delight.

The Examined Game

Each week, host Steven Lake asks the creators behind some of the world’s most influential video games about the meaning of life (in video games), leading to conversations about the personal and creative impact games have had on their lives.

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Today I'm reflecting on my love of Bethesda RPGs and why, no matter what, I'll probably never stop buying them!

I also talk about some games I've been playing lately, including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Sam & Max: Freelance Police.

Plus, I share some genuinely wholesome stories from my recent interviews with Raphaël Colantonio (Dishonored, Prey) and Alex and Kelsey Beachum (Outer Wilds).

The Examined Game

Each week, host Steven Lake asks the creators behind some of the world’s most influential video games about the meaning of life (in video games), leading to conversations about the personal and creative impact games have had on their lives.