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Joseph Fink credits 1999 game Grim Fandango for his storytelling style
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In an interview, Joseph Fink, cocreator of Welcome to Night Vale, said his understanding of storytelling was shaped by the 1999 adventure game Grim Fandango.
For engineers building narrative-driven platforms, this highlights how a game's design can shape a creator's approach to fiction. It also shows the cross-pollination between interactive and audio storytelling, and the lasting impact of game design on other media.
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Joseph Fink says Grim Fandango shaped his entire understanding of storytelling.
The game is a 1999 adventure about a grim reaper navigating a film noir afterlife.
Fink's latest book, The Nudge, features illustrations by Jessica Hayworth and releases September 1st.
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