Ahead of the release next week of Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, developer Night School Studio has been busy with a “tape series” of videos detailing the behind-the-scenes development of the anticipated sci-fi thriller. The latest, entitled “The Complexity of Choice”, the developers explain the thought process behind the dialogue mechanics in Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, and how the addition of the walkie-talkie communication system further evolves the mechanics from the original Oxenfree.
The video features Night School Studio studio director Sean Krankel and Night School Studio leader writer Adam Hines, who pose the question, “If communication as a whole is the way that all of society intermingles in the way that stories are conveyed, then can we make communication a really interesting method of playing a game?” For Oxenfree II, the goal was to create a “naturalistic dialogue system” that gives the player the freedom to talk the way they want to.
The video features Night School Studio studio director Sean Krankel and Night School Studio leader writer Adam Hines, who pose the question, “If communication as a whole is the way that all of society intermingles in the way that stories are conveyed, then can we make communication a really interesting method of playing a game?” For Oxenfree II, the goal was to create a “naturalistic dialogue system” that gives the player the freedom to talk the way they want to.
- 7/3/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Netflix’s push for gaming is officially underway with the streaming giant acquiring indie gaming developer Night School Studios, most known for its debut title Oxenfree.
Night School Studios and Netflix shared the news on their respective blogs on Tuesday.
“We’re inspired by their bold mission to set a new bar for storytelling in games,” Netflix’s VP of Game Development Mike Verdu shared in the blog post. “Their commitment to artistic excellence and proven track record make them invaluable partners as we build out the creative capabilities and library of Netflix games together.”
Founded in 2014 by Sean Krankel and Adam Hines, alums of Telltale Games and Disney Interactive Studios respectively, Night School Studio made a splash in January 2016 with its mystery adventure game Oxenfree. The game follows a local islander named Alex who joins her friends to discover the mysterious secrets of her homeland.
Night School will drop the sequel,...
Night School Studios and Netflix shared the news on their respective blogs on Tuesday.
“We’re inspired by their bold mission to set a new bar for storytelling in games,” Netflix’s VP of Game Development Mike Verdu shared in the blog post. “Their commitment to artistic excellence and proven track record make them invaluable partners as we build out the creative capabilities and library of Netflix games together.”
Founded in 2014 by Sean Krankel and Adam Hines, alums of Telltale Games and Disney Interactive Studios respectively, Night School Studio made a splash in January 2016 with its mystery adventure game Oxenfree. The game follows a local islander named Alex who joins her friends to discover the mysterious secrets of her homeland.
Night School will drop the sequel,...
- 9/28/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has acquired the independent game developer Night School Studio as part of its concerted push into the video game space, the streamer said Tuesday.
“We’re inspired by their bold mission to set a new bar for storytelling in games,” said Mike Verdu, Netflix’s new vp game development. “Their commitment to artistic excellence and proven track record make them invaluable partners as we build out the creative capabilities and library of Netflix games together.”
Night School Studio, founded in 2014 by Sean Krankel and Adam Hines, is the first game developer acquired by Netflix as it ...
“We’re inspired by their bold mission to set a new bar for storytelling in games,” said Mike Verdu, Netflix’s new vp game development. “Their commitment to artistic excellence and proven track record make them invaluable partners as we build out the creative capabilities and library of Netflix games together.”
Night School Studio, founded in 2014 by Sean Krankel and Adam Hines, is the first game developer acquired by Netflix as it ...
- 9/28/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Netflix has acquired the independent game developer Night School Studio as part of its concerted push into the video game space, the streamer said Tuesday.
“We’re inspired by their bold mission to set a new bar for storytelling in games,” said Mike Verdu, Netflix’s new vp game development. “Their commitment to artistic excellence and proven track record make them invaluable partners as we build out the creative capabilities and library of Netflix games together.”
Night School Studio, founded in 2014 by Sean Krankel and Adam Hines, is the first game developer acquired by Netflix as it ...
“We’re inspired by their bold mission to set a new bar for storytelling in games,” said Mike Verdu, Netflix’s new vp game development. “Their commitment to artistic excellence and proven track record make them invaluable partners as we build out the creative capabilities and library of Netflix games together.”
Night School Studio, founded in 2014 by Sean Krankel and Adam Hines, is the first game developer acquired by Netflix as it ...
- 9/28/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fans can dive into the “Mr. Robot” world with a new mobile game that you can now download on your smart phones called “Mr.Robot:1.51exfiltrati0n.” The fake messaging app casts players as a stranger who finds a mysterious cell and begins communicating with the show’s characters.
The game is developed by “Oxenfree” and published by Telltale Games. The developers worked closely with the show’s creator Sam Esmail and writer Kor Adana to give fans a chance to perform some awesome hacks.
Read More: ‘Mr. Robot’ Renewed for Third Season by USA Network
According to Adam Hines, co-founder of Nightschool Studios, it takes place in the “Mr. Robot” universe during the first season, between episodes 5 and 6. However, it’s not a side story.
“It’s an adventure game you play entirely through the guise of texting, so you get to mess with people and ruin relationships and...
The game is developed by “Oxenfree” and published by Telltale Games. The developers worked closely with the show’s creator Sam Esmail and writer Kor Adana to give fans a chance to perform some awesome hacks.
Read More: ‘Mr. Robot’ Renewed for Third Season by USA Network
According to Adam Hines, co-founder of Nightschool Studios, it takes place in the “Mr. Robot” universe during the first season, between episodes 5 and 6. However, it’s not a side story.
“It’s an adventure game you play entirely through the guise of texting, so you get to mess with people and ruin relationships and...
- 8/20/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
You know the story by now: a group of lusty teens sets out to party in an abandoned/secluded location before being preyed upon by mysterious forces, serial killers, each other or any combination of the three. It’s a tried and true formula that can still eke out a few thrills when done right, and Oxenfree happily manages to present an original spin on the tale, but not before wading through its fair share of both gaming and movie cliches.
Players are given control of Alex, who begins her journey on a ferry with best friend Ren to the desolate Edwards Island, where a group of fellow high-schoolers are having an annual party. New step-brother Jonas tags along, as does the bitchy Clarissa and sweet-but-bland Nona, Ren’s crush. With the small party underway, Ren convinces Jonas and Alex to use a portable radio to tune into strange broadcasts...
Players are given control of Alex, who begins her journey on a ferry with best friend Ren to the desolate Edwards Island, where a group of fellow high-schoolers are having an annual party. New step-brother Jonas tags along, as does the bitchy Clarissa and sweet-but-bland Nona, Ren’s crush. With the small party underway, Ren convinces Jonas and Alex to use a portable radio to tune into strange broadcasts...
- 6/3/2016
- by Christian Law
- We Got This Covered
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