{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/638f964cfde7e3001115a75b/65f925880a7de200160a2f65?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Channel 44: A Conversation with Christine Love","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/638f964cfde7e3001115a75b/1710826843828-71e3b6da3163df08d91944b36a196e76.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Fred and Dan chat with Christine Love about indie game development, including her work on Digital: A Love Story, Get In the Car, Loser!, and more. Christine shares her love of science fiction, and her insights on writing a memorable game story. </p><p><br></p><p>0:00 - Theme music</p><p>0:14 - Introductions</p><p>1:24 - UQM and science fiction</p><p>4:50 - Alien characters</p><p>9:17 - Indie game development</p><p>15:58 - Writing for games</p><p>24:07 - Immersing the player</p><p>30:56 - Early game and tutorials</p><p>41:17 - Challenge and accessibility</p><p>49:28 - Stories with comic relief</p><p>53:04 - Game balance</p><p>54:56 - Mysteries in UQM</p><p>59:48 - The UQM sequel</p><p>1:10:26 - Making a great sequel</p><p>1:13:48 - Fiction that sticks with you</p><p>1:18:47 - Cynical vs. authentic remakes </p><p>1:33:00 - Satisfying the superfans</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/theurquanmaster</p><p>Discuss with us on Discord -&nbsp;https://discord.gg/rasVCDmYKp</p><p>Please support us on Patreon -&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/pistolshrimp</p><p>Learn more about Pistol Shrimp - https://pistolshrimpgames.com/</p>","author_name":"Pistol Shrimp"}