A woman gains access to a trove of data collected by the National Security Agency through surveillance of the main characters and, as a player, you have to search through the data to piece together a story of what happened, including why the people were under surveillance in the first place.
Bonfire Trailer: Ali Wong Stars in Interactive VR Short
“Bonfire”, directed by Eric Darnell who helmed both Madagascar and Antz, is the story of an explorer (you) who crash lands on a distant planet that could be humanity’s new home. Thankfully you are not alone. Debbie, a trusty robot sidekick, voiced by comedian Ali Wong is there to help you and chat while roasting marshmallows.
YouTube Creates Interactive Content Unit
YouTube is getting serious about creating interactive content in the wake of Netflix’s Bandersnatch success.
Interview: Star Wars Choose Your Destiny With Cavan Scott
Cavan Scott is the mind behind Lucasfilm’s Choose Your Destiny book series, which gives readers the power to choose their path, whether they’re flying the Millennium Falcon with Han Solo and Chewie, or on a Jedi mission with Obi-Wan and Anakin.
Netflix Announces Next Interactive Series
After recently stating they’ll be “doubling down” on interactive content, streaming giant Netflix have announced their next interactive series. And it may not be what you were expecting.
Syfy’s Interactive Eleven Eleven
Set on the island planet of Kairos Linea, Eleven Eleven is a multi-linear narrative that places users in the center of the action as its inhabitants count down the final 11 minutes and 11 seconds to an extinction-level event.
Netflix “Doubling Down” on Interactive Fiction Content
During a keynote speech in Mumbai this week , Netlix Vice President of Product, Todd Yellin , discussed the streaming company’s keen interest in producing more interactive content.
“The Blue Moon” is Out Now!
In the dystopian retelling of “The Blue Lagoon”, readers are transported beyond space and time to a lush, alien moon where mystery and monsters abound, and two children must face dangers while growing into adulthood without the influence of civilization.
The Angry River: Interactive Film Tracks Eye Movement
The landmark interactive film that uses eye movement to trigger its branching narrative is available to experience online now.
Choice of Links: February, 2019
Each month, we’ll round up all the links you may have missed about stuff happening in the interactive fiction space. Enjoy!
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