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One Cool Thing Podcast: E22 Jill Murray on Skating

One Cool Thing Podcast: E22 Jill Murray on Skating

On this episode we meet Jill Murray who chats to Hannah Nicklin about skating.

# podast

FAQ Saltsea Chronicles

FAQ Saltsea Chronicles

We've been receiving some great questions we’ve been getting from the community on our socials and we thought we’d share them here too. Saltsea Chronicles

# archive

The Saltsea Chronicles Original Soundtrack

The Saltsea Chronicles Original Soundtrack

We are delighted to announce the release of the original soundtrack for our story-driven adventure game Saltsea Chronicles!

# archive

Saltsea Chronicles and Mutazione BUNDLE

Saltsea Chronicles and Mutazione BUNDLE

We’re doing a special discounted MUTAZIONE and Saltsea Chronicles bundle to celebrate.

# Saltsea Chronicles

Saltsea Chronicles is OUT NOW

Saltsea Chronicles is OUT NOW

We are delighted to announce that Saltsea Chronicles is OUT NOW on PlayStation 5, Steam (Mac, PC, Steam Deck and GeForce NOW) and Nintendo Switch.

# archive

Expert Report on the Climate Impact of Saltsea Chronicles

Expert Report on the Climate Impact of Saltsea Chronicles

Game Director Hannah Nicklin introduces an independent report into the climate impact of the development of Saltsea Chronicles.

# Climate

Saltsea Chronicles Release Date

Saltsea Chronicles Release Date

We're delighted to announce Saltsea Chronicles comes out on 12th October, 2023!

# Saltsea Chronicles

Spoils - A Development Retrospective

Spoils - A Development Retrospective

Creative Producer Ben Wilson invites programmer Daria Radu, and designer Doug Wilson, to tell the in-depth story of how Spoils came to be.

# archive

One Cool Thing Podcast: E21 Wren Brier on Eki Stamps & Goshuin

One Cool Thing Podcast: E21 Wren Brier on Eki Stamps & Goshuin

On this episode, we meet Wren Brier who chats to Hannah Nicklin about Eki Stamps & Goshuin.

# podcast

One Cool Thing Podcast: E20 - Charlene Putney on "Negative Space" by BR Yeager

One Cool Thing Podcast: E20 - Charlene Putney on "Negative Space" by BR Yeager

On this episode, we meet Char Putney who chats to Hannah Nicklin about "Negative Space" by BR Yeager.

# podcast

Save & Sound - A celebration of music in games

Save & Sound - A celebration of music in games

Saltsea Chronicles has been chosen to be part of Save & Sound - an online games music festival - taking place Sept 11th-14th 2023.

# archive

One Cool Thing Podcast: E19 Goldie Bartlett on wimmelbilder

One Cool Thing Podcast: E19 Goldie Bartlett on wimmelbilder

On this episode we meet Goldie Bartlett who chats to Hannah Nicklin about wimmelbilder.

# podcast

One Cool Thing Podcast: E18 Terry Burdak on Natural Philosophy

One Cool Thing Podcast: E18 Terry Burdak on Natural Philosophy

On this episode we meet Terry Burdak who chats to Hannah Nicklin about natural philosophy.

# podcast

Saltsea Chronicles – Translating Ideas to Reality: The Writers' Room

Saltsea Chronicles – Translating Ideas to Reality: The Writers' Room

Sharna Jackson – Waterstones award-winning children’s author & Deputy Story on SALTSEA CHRONICLES – explains how the Writers' Room worked.

# archive

One Cool Thing Podcast: E17 Sharna Jackson on Barges

One Cool Thing Podcast: E17 Sharna Jackson on Barges

On this episode, we meet Sharna Jackson who chats with Hannah Nicklin about barges.

# podcast

One Cool Thing Podcast: E16 - Des Gayle on The Matrix

One Cool Thing Podcast: E16 - Des Gayle on The Matrix

On episode 16 we meet Des Gayle who chats to Hannah Nicklin about The Matrix.

# podcast

One Cool Thing Podcast: E15 Lisy Kane on Being in a Band

One Cool Thing Podcast: E15 Lisy Kane on Being in a Band

On this episode we meet Lisy Kane who chats to Hannah Nicklin about being in a band.

# podcast

One Cool Thing Podcast: E14 Matthew Seiji Burns on Two Visions of Zen

One Cool Thing Podcast: E14 Matthew Seiji Burns on Two Visions of Zen

On this episode we meet Matthew Seiji Burns who chats to Hannah Nicklin about Two Visions of Zen.

# podcast

Saltsea Chronicles: Meet the Team!

Saltsea Chronicles: Meet the Team!

Meet some of the team behind the brand new story-driven adventure game Saltsea Chronicles in this short little introduction video.

# Saltsea Chronicles

One Cool Thing Podcast: E13 Claudia Molinari on Dreaming

One Cool Thing Podcast: E13 Claudia Molinari on Dreaming

On this episode we meet Claudia Molinari who chats to Hannah Nicklin about dreaming.

# podcast

One Cool Thing Podcast: E12 - Cara Ellison on A Dictionary of Angels

One Cool Thing Podcast: E12 - Cara Ellison on A Dictionary of Angels

On episode 12 we meet Cara Ellison who chats to Hannah Nicklin about A Dictionary of Angels.

# one cool thing

One Cool Thing Podcast: E11 - Aran Koning on Mountains

One Cool Thing Podcast: E11 - Aran Koning on Mountains

In this episode, we meet Aran Koning who chats with Hannah Nicklin about mountains.

# one cool thing

One Cool Thing Podcast: E10 - Josie Giles on Rachel Pollack's Unquenchable Fire

One Cool Thing Podcast: E10 - Josie Giles on Rachel Pollack's Unquenchable Fire

In episode 10 we meet Josie Giles who chats with Hannah Nicklin about Rachel Pollack's Unquenchable Fire.

# one cool thing

One Cool Thing Podcast: E09 - Moo Yu on Legally Blonde

One Cool Thing Podcast: E09 - Moo Yu on Legally Blonde

In episode 9 we meet Moo Yu who chats with Hannah Nicklin about Legally Blonde.

# one cool thing

Exclusive Demo of Saltsea Chronicles - Steam Next Fest

Exclusive Demo of Saltsea Chronicles - Steam Next Fest

We are delighted to share an exclusive playable demo of our brand new story-driven adventure game Saltsea Chronicles!

# Saltsea Chronicles

One Cool Thing Podcast: E08 - Kate Dollarhyde on Gardening

One Cool Thing Podcast: E08 - Kate Dollarhyde on Gardening

In episode 8 we meet Kate Dollarhyde who chats with Hannah Nicklin about gardening.

# one cool thing

One Cool Thing Podcast: E07 - Kaitlin Tremblay on Found Footage Horror Movies

One Cool Thing Podcast: E07 - Kaitlin Tremblay on Found Footage Horror Movies

On episode 7 we meet Kaitlin Tremblay who chats to Hannah Nicklin about found footage horror movies.

# one cool thing

One Cool Thing Podcast: E06 - Nicole He on Dipthyque’s L’ombre Dans l’Eau

One Cool Thing Podcast: E06 - Nicole He on Dipthyque’s L’ombre Dans l’Eau

In episode 6 we meet Nicole He who chats with Hannah Nicklin about Dipthyque’s L’ombre Dans l’Eau.

# one cool thing

One Cool Thing Podcast: E05 - V Buckenham on Pottery

One Cool Thing Podcast: E05 - V Buckenham on Pottery

On episode 5 we meet V Buckenham who chats to Hannah Nicklin about pottery.

# one cool thing

One Cool Thing Podcast: E04 - Jake Elliott on Christopher Strachey's "Love Letter Generator"

One Cool Thing Podcast: E04 - Jake Elliott on Christopher Strachey's "Love Letter Generator"

In episode 4 we meet Jake Elliott of Cardboard Computer who chats to Hannah Nicklin about Christopher Strachey's "Love Letter Generator".

# one cool thing

One Cool Thing Podcast: E03 - Halima Hassan on Communities

One Cool Thing Podcast: E03 - Halima Hassan on Communities

On episode 3 we meet Halima Hassan one of our Die Gute Collaborators who chats with Hannah Nicklin about the importance of communities.

# one cool thing

One Cool Thing Podcast: E02 - Mike Cook on Being on Strike

One Cool Thing Podcast: E02 - Mike Cook on Being on Strike

Episode 2 features Mike Cook, a Senior Lecturer in AI at King's College London.

# archive

One Cool Thing Podcast: E01 - Douglas Wilson on Survivor

One Cool Thing Podcast: E01 - Douglas Wilson on Survivor

Our first guest on episode 1 is Die Gute Fabrik's Douglas Wilson who chats to Hannah Nicklin all about the reality competition TV series, Survivor.

# one cool thing

Celebrating our team

Celebrating our team

We've been working with such a cool team over the past few years, but as we're still not able to announce precisely what we're working on, we wanted to take another opportunity to shout out about the other cool things they're doing!

# Sharna Jackson

How To: Your First Game Writing Portfolio

How To: Your First Game Writing Portfolio

The Die Gute Fabrik 2022 Game Writing Intern Halima Hassan reflects on putting together her first game writing portfolio. Plus exclusive extract from Writing for Games on portfolio-building!

# portfolio

OneCoolThing: Úna-Minh Kavanagh

OneCoolThing: Úna-Minh Kavanagh

In our #OneCoolThing series we welcome Úna-Minh Kavanagh as she talks about being on being content and alone with your thoughts..

# one cool thing

#Redux: The Master of Go

#Redux: The Master of Go

This is the third post in a new series for the Die Gute Fabrik blog. Redux, from Game Designer and Co-Owner Douglas Wilson, takes some of his old game design posts from 2012, published on our former blog, and re-posts them here, sometimes with additional commentary.

# Redux

Free MUTAZIONE Update: New Sounds & Seeds

Free MUTAZIONE Update: New Sounds & Seeds

A free update to Die Gute Fabrik's mutiply-award-winning mutant soap opera MUTAZIONE - new sounds for your magical musical gardens!

# Mutazione

What We're Looking Forward to at Game Devs of Color Expo 2022

What We're Looking Forward to at Game Devs of Color Expo 2022

We’re excited to be supporting one of the most accessible and interesting game dev events this year, the Game Devs of Color Expo.

# GDOC

Die Gute Fabrik 2022 Writing Internship Reflection - Halima Hassan

Die Gute Fabrik 2022 Writing Internship Reflection - Halima Hassan

The Die Gute Fabrik 2022 Game Writing Intern Halima Hassan reflects on completing her internship with Die Gute Fabrik.

# Internship

LGBTQ+ Games We Love

LGBTQ+ Games We Love

A collection of 7 works of game by/with queer creators to mark Pride in 2022. Buy their games. Buy them.

# 2022

OneCoolThing: Halima Hassan

OneCoolThing: Halima Hassan

In our #OneCoolThing series we welcome our Writing Intern Halima Hassan as she talks about revisiting old comforts.

An Introduction: Úna-Minh Kavanagh

An Introduction: Úna-Minh Kavanagh

We're delighted to welcome Úna-Minh Kavanagh to the Die Gute Fabrik team as Executive Assistant to the CEO

# archive

Writing for Games - Excerpt 3

Writing for Games - Excerpt 3

An excerpt from CEO Hannah Nicklin's Writing for Games, out May 2022. Read an excerpt of the intro, and click through for an exclusive 20% discount code.

# archive

Writing for Games - Excerpt 2

Writing for Games - Excerpt 2

An excerpt from CEO Hannah Nicklin's Writing for Games, out May 2022. Read on for more on the use of FORMAT in LAST STOP & a 20% off discount code.

# writing

Writing for Games - Excerpt 1

Writing for Games - Excerpt 1

An excerpt from CEO Hannah Nicklin's Writing for Games, out May 2022. Read on for more on SEED STRATEGIES, and for an exclusive 20% off discount code.

# archive

One Cool Thing: Eli Rainsberry

One Cool Thing: Eli Rainsberry

In our #OneCoolThing series we welcome composer and sound artist Eli Rainsberry as they talk about ROAD TO THE WEST from Cowboy Bebop.

#OneCoolThing: Daria Radu

#OneCoolThing: Daria Radu

The latest in our #OneCoolThing series sees programmer Daria Radu talk about her love for Dance games. Get moving!

Announcing: Private Division & Die Gute Fabrik

Announcing: Private Division & Die Gute Fabrik

We’re delighted to announce that we will be partnering with Private Division on the forthcoming story-driven adventure game from Die Gute Fabrik.

# announcing

An Introduction: Halima Hassan

An Introduction: Halima Hassan

An introduction to Die Gute Fabrik's new writing intern: Halima Hassan, a London-based writer and editor.

# Introduction

Die Neuen Guten*

Die Neuen Guten*

Die Gute Fabrik welcome: Halima Azan Hassan, Leah Muwanga-Magoye, Mikäel Bourget, Emma Kelly, Ronja Böhringer & Rudi Kolenc, & a fond farewell to Char Putney.

# New team

#OneCoolThing: Florence Smith Nicholls

#OneCoolThing: Florence Smith Nicholls

Part of #OneCoolThing: Die Gute Fabrik Story Tech Florence Smith Nicholls considers environmental storytelling from an archaeological perspective.

Welcoming New Team Members

Welcoming New Team Members

We're delighted to welcome 7 additions to Team Unannounced Project: Moo Yu, Florence Smith Nicholls, Daria Radu, Krishna Istha, Zea Slosar, Rosanna Wan, and Eli Rainsberry!

# Introduction

2022 Game Writing Internship - We are accepting applications!

2022 Game Writing Internship - We are accepting applications!

We're delighted to announce that we're now accepting applications for our paid 2022 GAME WRITING INTERNSHIP. No experience necessary, read more!

# Internship

Recruiting: a Part Time, Experienced Project Manager

Recruiting: a Part Time, Experienced Project Manager

Die Gute Fabrik are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support the production process of their forthcoming unannounced game.

# recruitment

New MUTAZIONE DLC: Penpal

New MUTAZIONE DLC: Penpal

2 years since Mutazione’s original launch, we're excited to celebrate with a brand new story-focussed update, PENPAL, out now on all platforms.

# Mutazione

Die Gute Fabrik's 4-Day Week

Die Gute Fabrik's 4-Day Week

A reflection from Hannah Nicklin - CEO and Studio Lead at Die Gute Fabrik, 1.5 years on from moving the studio to a 4 day week.

# Die Gute Fabrik

Ida Hartmann: Intern Reflection

Ida Hartmann: Intern Reflection

Ida Hartmann, our first Writing & Narrative Design intern, on how she found the process, what she learned, & how she hopes to carry it forward.

# intern

Pride 2021 Bucket Rattle Raffle

Pride 2021 Bucket Rattle Raffle

Donate to @LGBT_Asylum as part of the Die Gute Fabrik Pride Bucket Rattle Raffle and win one of 5 free keys to MUTAZIONE on console or PC!

# archive

#OneCoolThing: Katrin-Anna Zibuschka

#OneCoolThing: Katrin-Anna Zibuschka

In this week's #onecoolthing, Lead Programmer Katrin-Anna Zibuschka talks why she enjoys games as co-operative experiences.

Switch, Xbox, Physical Editions and Vinyl releases!

Switch, Xbox, Physical Editions and Vinyl releases!

Mutazione is coming to Xbox & Switch, plus announcing an Iam8bit collaboration on PS4 & Switch physical editions, double LP & more!

# archive

An Introduction: Alexandra Labusová

An Introduction: Alexandra Labusová

An introduction to one of our excellent ITU company collaboration students: Alexandra Labusová, who is enjoying the journey, and just occasionally breaking & entering.

# Introduction

An Introduction: Daria Radu

An Introduction: Daria Radu

An introduction to one of our excellent ITU company collaboration students: programmer & AI & Machine learning specialist: Daria Radu.

# Introduction

#OneCoolThing: Roxanne van Dam

#OneCoolThing: Roxanne van Dam

In this week's #onecoolthing, programmer Roxanne van Dam reflects on her favourite moments in storytelling games; when past player actions result in a surprising and satisfying payoff.

Redux: Folk Game — Standoff

Redux: Folk Game — Standoff

This is the second post in our #Redux series, where Douglas Wilson takes some of his old game design posts from 2012 and re-posts them here, sometimes with additional commentary.

# folk games

Tips for Internship Applications

Tips for Internship Applications

Story Lead Char Putney offers key takeaways and advice for future applicants after reviewing over 3500 applications to DGF's story internship.

# Internship

#Redux: Spelunky Glory, Videogame Rituals, and Nifflas’ Miracle Run

#Redux: Spelunky Glory, Videogame Rituals, and Nifflas’ Miracle Run

This is the first post in our #Redux series, where Douglas Wilson takes some of his old game design posts from 2012 and re-posts them here, sometimes with additional commentary.

# Spelunky

#OneCoolThing: Harry Josephine Giles

#OneCoolThing: Harry Josephine Giles

In this #onecoolthing post, current collaborator Harry Josie Giles shares her thoughts about Brave Sparrow, and the affinities of poetry and games.

An Introduction: Ida Hartmann

An Introduction: Ida Hartmann

An introduction to our first Writing & Narrative Design Intern, Ida Hartmann. Who will tell you a little more about how she found the application process.

# Introduction

#Craft: Writing Better Dialogue: A 2 Day Workshop

#Craft: Writing Better Dialogue: A 2 Day Workshop

A new #craft column from Hannah Nicklin, this time offering a practical programme for 2 day dialogue workshop you can run with your peers.

#OneCoolThing: Sharna Jackson

#OneCoolThing: Sharna Jackson

In this week's #onecoolthing, Sharna Jackson shares the 'mundane magic' of Joana Choumali, and how it influences her own writing practice.

#Craft: Games Aren’t Special, and That’s Okay.

#Craft: Games Aren’t Special, and That’s Okay.

A new #craft post in which Hannah Nicklin explains that games aren't inherently special, & how understanding that will help us make them better.

#RemotePlay: Playing in a Pandemic, Part 3

#RemotePlay: Playing in a Pandemic, Part 3

Part 3 of 'Playing in a Pandemic' from Douglas Wilson: insights into games and play to help us connect playfully in physically-distanced times.

#OneCoolThing: Angus Dick

#OneCoolThing: Angus Dick

Tech Artist & Animator Angus Dick reflects on his #OneCoolThing: the French-Czechian animation FANTASTIC PLANET, and precisely why it's SO COOL.

# onecoolthing

Into the Depths: The Music of Mutazione — Part 4

Into the Depths: The Music of Mutazione — Part 4

We are delighted to share the final episode of Into the Depths: The Music of Mutazione, a four-episode podcast deep-dive on the music of Mutazione.

# Alessandro Coronas

Evolution: Mutazione – “The Town”

Evolution: Mutazione – “The Town”

Nils Deneken takes a look at the origins of the design of the Mutazione community. World-building, characterization of place, characters & more!

# Concept Art

Into the Depths: The Music of Mutazione — Part 3

Into the Depths: The Music of Mutazione — Part 3

Episode 3 of the podcast mini-series "Into the Depths", hosted by Eggplant, looks into the history & design of MUTAZIONE's town music.

# Alessandro Coronas

#Craft. Narrative Design Sliding Doors - Gardens & Storytelling in MUTAZIONE.

#Craft. Narrative Design Sliding Doors - Gardens & Storytelling in MUTAZIONE.

The 3rd #Craft post by Storyteller & Studio Lead Hannah Nicklin, offering a reflection on a crucial turning point in narrative design of MUTAZIONE.

Evolution: Mutazione – “The Gardens”

Evolution: Mutazione – “The Gardens”

MUTAZIONE Creative Director Nils Deneken digs deep into the origins of the musical gardens, sharing exclusive early sketches and concepts.

# Early Concepts

Into the Depths: The Music of Mutazione — Part 2

Into the Depths: The Music of Mutazione — Part 2

Episode 2 of the podcast mini-series "Into the Depths", hosted by Eggplant, looks into the history & design of MUTAZIONE's generative musical gardens.

# Alessandro Coronas

#RemotePlay: Playing in a Pandemic, Part 2

#RemotePlay: Playing in a Pandemic, Part 2

Playing in a Pandemic 2: Douglas Wilson on games and play for lockdown and limited physical contact, to help us connect in physically-distanced times.

Evolution: Mutazione – “Platformer Days”

Evolution: Mutazione – “Platformer Days”

Welcome to the "Evolutions: Mutazione" series, a new series where Nils Deneken offers an exclusive deep dive into the early days of MUTAZIONE.

# Game Dev

Into the Depths: The Music of Mutazione — Part 1

Into the Depths: The Music of Mutazione — Part 1

We are delighted to announce Into the Depths: The Music of Mutazione, a four-episode podcast deep-diving on the music of Mutazione.

# Mutazione

2021 Writing Internship - We are accepting applications

2021 Writing Internship - We are accepting applications

Die Gute Fabrik are opening a call for applications to the first of three Writing & Narrative Design Internships supporting the process of the development of their next game.

# intern

#Craft: Critical Response

#Craft: Critical Response

Die Gute Fabrik Studio Lead Hannah Nicklin reflects on a method for critical response, and how it can help us seek and offer good feedback...

# Hannah Nicklin

#OneCoolThing: Ben Wilson

#OneCoolThing: Ben Wilson

Welcome to #OneCoolThing, where our team members talk about One Cool Thing & how it influences/reflects on their work. Here's Ben Wilson on Leaderboards...

#RemotePlay: Playing in a Pandemic, Part 1

#RemotePlay: Playing in a Pandemic, Part 1

Part 1 of 'Playing in a Pandemic' from Douglas Wilson: insights into games and play to help us connect playfully in physically-distanced times.

#Craft: Multiple Middles

#Craft: Multiple Middles

In the #craft series for the new DGF website, Hannah Nicklin explores aspects of the craft of storytelling in games. Today: Multiple Middles in Mutazione.

#OneCoolThing: Char Putney

#OneCoolThing: Char Putney

Welcome to #OneCoolThing, where our team members talk about One Cool Thing & how it influences/reflects on their work. Here's Char Putney on Randomness!

New Website, New Team

New Website, New Team

Since launching Mutazione, we've been working hard on a New Exciting Secret Thing. And as part of that, we're stoked to intro our wonderful collaborators!

# Die Gute Fabrik

Mutazione wins 2020 Indiecade Grand Jury Prize!

Mutazione wins 2020 Indiecade Grand Jury Prize!

We're delighted and honoured to receive the 2020 Indiecade Grand Jury Prize! As well as nominations for Audio Design, and Visual Design, Nils Deneken was online to receive the news and thank the Indiecade Jury for the honour.

# awards

Mutazione Today's Steam Daily Deal!

Mutazione Today's Steam Daily Deal!

Pick up Mutazione this weekend as part of the Steam Daily Deal - and 33% off! Our biggest Steam discount yet...

# Steam

Mutazione News: Free 7 Story Gardens update for Garden Mode!

Mutazione News: Free 7 Story Gardens update for Garden Mode!

This free content update expands on Mutazione's (award-winning!) magical musical gardening, adding all seven Story Mode gardens to Garden Mode.

# Mutazione

Mutazione Writer & Narrative Designer interviewed on Kritiqal Care

Mutazione Writer & Narrative Designer interviewed on Kritiqal Care

Liste to Writer & Narrative Designer on Mutazione, Hannah Nicklin (now CEO & Studio Lead) interviewed for the recently released 23rd Episode of Kritiqal Care...

# Hannah Nicklin

Indiecade 2020 Nomination!

Indiecade 2020 Nomination!

We're delighted to share with you that we're nominated for the 2020 Indiecade Showcase!

# awards

Happy Birthday Mutazione

Happy Birthday Mutazione

It's been one year since the release of Mutazione, and boy has it been a ride! Thank you for all of the wonderful awards, nominations, coverage, user reviews, streams and player reactions!

# Mutazione

Indie Megabooth Sale

Indie Megabooth Sale

We're delighted to be a part of the Indie Megabooth Going Away (for now) Steam sale!

# Die Gute Fabrik

Welcome to Our New Site!

Welcome to Our New Site!

At Die Gute Fabrik, we're trying to think about how we can share our work and processes with the wider game dev community in online, rather than events spaces.

# Die Gute Fabrik