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Writing SCARLET HOLLOW — Interview with Abby Howard and Tony Arias

Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · May 28

Fans of #ScarletHollow, check out this in-depth interview we did with its creators @blacktabbygames.com about its writing, monster romances, and more! youtu.be/MKXWZo3Ff10

The Best Kingdom Hearts Worlds — Ultimate Tournament

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Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · Apr 18

Yes, Blue Prince is that good.

Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · Apr 18

Saw some folks were asking for a bracket they can fill out on their own. Here it is!

Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · Apr 16

What's everyone's favorite Kingdom Hearts World? Over at Lits Play we decided to do a March Madness style tournament to decide the best one. Hearts Madness? #kingdomhearts

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Let's Build Rapunzel's Tower in MINECRAFT — PS5 gameplay

Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · Mar 27

Charlotte and I took to #Minecraft to try and build the tower from Rapunzel. Do we have enough hair between us to escape? You decide. youtu.be/JtCrbsrFWFw

Let's Play Monster Prom with the Game's Narrative Designer Cory O'Brien

Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · Mar 20

If you like a hilarious and contemporary take on the cyberpunk noir mystery, I highly recommend TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE by Cory O'Brien (@bettermyths.bsky.social). If you like watching me get humiliated in a dating sim, I highly recommend this video: youtu.be/BPNWdCIJda8?...

Delilah S. Dawson Turns Her Books into Sims | Sims Author Challenge #4

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Charlotte Lesnick @hissthemovie.bsky.social · Mar 18

Check out some fun we had making Sims with @delilahsdawson.bsky.social youtu.be/Yf1XrQCHFTU

SPLIT FICTION PS5 Gameplay - First 60 Minutes with LITS PLAY!

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Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · Mar 13

I'm not sure it reflects well on the publishing industry, but we played through the beginning of #SplitFiction and had a grand ol' time: youtu.be/d1Fllz53Cp4

Game Developers on the Books that Inspired their Stories — ALAN WAKE 2, CYBERPUNK 2077, UNTIL DAWN

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Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · Mar 6

We've been doing a bunch of great interviews with game developers at Lits Play on writing and story design. Here's a compilation of various devs talking about the Books that inspired their stories: youtu.be/RIA2wDu0pMw?...

Writing KINGDOM COME: DELIVERANCE 2 with Creative Director Daniel Vávra

Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · Feb 28

I've been obsessed with #KingdomComeDeliverance2 this month so it was a huge thrill to chat with its Creative Director Daniel Vávra on the writing the game's 2.2 million words among other things. #kcd2 youtu.be/Js5Ye63D3b8

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Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · Feb 26

I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that I spend 5% of all working hours untangling XLR cables.

Talking Horror in Games and Books | Lits Play Podcast 8

Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · Feb 20

New Lits Play pod is up, where we yap about Horror in games and literature, and what scares us. I may or may not have mentioned Madonna youtu.be/WmQJIAonOeM?...

Romance Author Reacts to Gaming Kiss Scenes — THE LAST OF US PART 2, BALDUR'S GATE 3, FFVII REBIRTH

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Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · Feb 13

Authors Layne Fargo and Sarah MacLean rated some of gaming's spiciest kissing scenes. We had a time. youtu.be/MTznyyVRQbc

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Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · Feb 3

Congrats!!

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Amy Mallett @amymallett.bsky.social · Jan 31

I DID A THING WITH LITS PLAY! 📚🎮

this channel is dedicated to exploring where literature meets video games and I can't believe they asked me to come on it and yap about FFVII

Thanks @jonathanmasino.bsky.social and here's a big old spoilery podcast for my fellow Rebirth boffins ⬇️

Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · Jan 23

Here's a short clip on the open world storytelling in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth with the amazing and funny, Amy Mallett @amymallett.bsky.social

Part of a full narrative breakdown we did for the whole game 👀 Full video link here: youtu.be/jNAhaR6Rpec

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Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · Jan 31

Thanks so much for yapping with us! I had a blast talking story and narrative design with you. Next time I'll try not to pitch a game with 10 hours of cutscenes.

Creating CITIZEN SLEEPER 2 — Interview with Gareth Damian Martin

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Gareth DAMIAN MARTIN | Jump Over the Age @jumpovertheage.com · Jan 28

A little chat with Penguin Random House's "Lits Play" just went live today--it was fun to chat explicitly about literary style and influence. Not always something I get chance to do!

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Creating CITIZEN SLEEPER 2 — Interview with Gareth Damian Martin

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Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · Jan 29

Thanks so much for chatting with us!

Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · Jan 28

Had so much fun learning about the story behind the imaginative universe and branching narrative of the upcoming science fiction tabletop-inspired RPG, #CitizenSleeper2, with its creator Gareth Damian Martin @jumpovertheage.com. youtu.be/REJS8ELZE94

a man in a new york giants jersey is watching a football game

Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · Jan 26

All I have to say is Patrick Stewart and pug.

Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · Jan 26

Me trying to decide whether to root for the Commanders or Eagles today

ALT: a man in a new york giants jersey is watching a football game

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Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · Jan 24

I think I spent the entire day on Microsoft Teams...don't recommend.

Jonathan Masino @jonathanmasino.bsky.social · Jan 23

What do you do when you fundamentally disagree with how an author pronounces their main character's name?