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Episode 29: Adriana Jacobs
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Join hosts Jon Ingold (inkle) and Sagar Beroshi (The Chinese Room) in conversation with authors from the Game Narrative Kaleidoscope, as they discuss all aspects of the craft of interactive writing and narrative design.
Find out more about the Kaleidoscope at inklestudios.com/kaleidoscope