The Pirate Queen: Making a VR Adventure

What does it take to create an unforgettable VR experience? In this week’s episode, Emmy-nominated Director Eloise Singer is joined by production team members Hannah Alexander and Alysha Nelson. They discuss diving deep into Cheng Shih’s fascinating story, the unexpected logistics of recording with a Hollywood actress, and their best advice for anyone looking to break into the production world. A Singer Studios ProductionHosted by Eloise SingerProduced by Hannah Alexander, Ben Weaver-Hincks and Karis AldridgeExecutive Produced by Eloise SingerProduction Coordinated by Lucy DavidsonMix and Master by Jarek ZabaMusic by Ed Lun  Are you ready to turn the tides of history? Let's see how well you fare as The Pirate Queen!The Pirate Queen is available to play now on Steam and Meta.

What does it take to create an unforgettable VR experience? In this week’s episode, Emmy-nominated Director Eloise Singer talks with Maja Bodenstein, Narrative Designer and Lead Writer of The Pirate Queen. Maja shares her memories from accepting the prestigious Raindance award for their VR demo. They discuss the importance of replayability, collectibles, and incidental storytelling in the game, as well as the evolution of the narrative and what was left on the cutting room floor. A Singer Studios ProductionHosted by Eloise SingerProduced by Hannah Alexander, Ben Weaver-Hincks and Karis AldridgeExecutive Produced by Eloise SingerProduction Coordinated by Lucy DavidsonMix and Master by Jarek ZabaMusic by Ed LunAre you ready to turn the tides of history? Let's see how well you fare as The Pirate Queen!The Pirate Queen is available to play now on Steam and Meta.

What does it take to create an unforgettable VR experience? In today’s episode, Emmy-nominated Producer - Director Eloise Singer talks with Lead Artist Will Brosch. They discuss the creative journey from the early concept art and design choices to the completed game. Will shares his favourite features of The Pirate Queen and reflects on the biggest lessons learned during development. A Singer Studios ProductionHosted by Eloise SingerProduced by Hannah Alexander, Ben Weaver-Hincks and Karis AldridgeExecutive Produced by Eloise SingerProduction Coordinated by Lucy DavidsonMix and Master by Jarek ZabaMusic by Ed Lun  Are you ready to turn the tides of history? Let's see how well you fare as The Pirate Queen!The Pirate Queen is available to play now on Steam and Meta.

What does it take to create an unforgettable VR experience? In today’s episode, Emmy-nominated Producer - Director Eloise Singer chats with Executive Producer Dave Ranyard. Dave shares insights from his experience as producer of SingStar (PlayStation) and discusses what drew him to work on The Pirate Queen. He also delves into the unique challenges of executive producing in the immersive media space. A Singer Studios ProductionHosted by Eloise SingerProduced by Hannah Alexander, Ben Weaver-Hincks and Karis AldridgeExecutive Produced by Eloise SingerProduction Coordinated by Lucy DavidsonMix and Master by Jarek ZabaMusic by Ed Lun  Are you ready to turn the tides of history? Let's see how well you fare as The Pirate Queen!The Pirate Queen is available to play now on Steam and Meta.

What does it take to create an unforgettable VR experience? In today’s episode, Emmy-nominated Producer - Director Eloise Singer sits down with acclaimed actress Lucy Liu (Charlie’s Angels, Kill Bill) to discuss bringing the character of Cheng Shih to life. Eloise and Lucy reflect on the pirate queen’s remarkable life and explore why her story has been overlooked for so long. They also talk about Lucy's first foray into VR and the lessons she learned throughout the process.  A Singer Studios ProductionHosted by Eloise SingerProduced by Hannah Alexander, Ben Weaver-Hincks and Karis AldridgeExecutive Produced by Eloise SingerProduction Coordinated by Lucy DavidsonMix and Master by Jarek ZabaMusic by Ed Lun Are you ready to turn the tides of history? Let's see how well you fare as The Pirate Queen!The Pirate Queen is available to play now on Steam and Meta.