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Lits Play is an official YouTube channel of Penguin Random House exploring the intersection of gaming and literature. youtube.com/@litsplaygames?feature=…

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Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Bestselling fantasy author (Arcana Academy), Elise Kova, discusses how video games influence her writing, building magic systems and complex relationships, her favorite stories and romances in gaming, and more! @elisekova.bsky.social youtu.be/57S4d1_ftYc

Elise Kova Interview! — ARCANA ACADEMY, A DEAL WITH THE ELF KING

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Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Had an amazing chat with @gregorylouden.bsky.social, the creative director of #SAROS, where we discuss the game's literary influences, its narrative design, and the joys and challenges of crafting a sci-fi mystery within the framework of a roguelite shooter. youtu.be/Rxtqr6uX52o #GameSky #PS5

Storytelling in SAROS with Creative Director Gregory Louden

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Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

2 Book recommendations if you like Ni no Kuni! #BookSky #GameSky #NinoKuni #FantasyBooks #BookRecs

Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Check out our interview with the great and funny Dungeon Crawler Carl author, Matt Dinniman @mattdinniman.bsky.social. We talk about video games, LitRPG, adaptation news, and his new books A Parade of Horribles (Book 8 of DCC) and Operation Bounce House. #BookSky youtu.be/ZbancDuddpw

Matt Dinniman Interview! — DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL, OPERATION BOUNCE HOUSE

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Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

2 Book recommendations if you like Mouse: P.I. For Hire! #BookSky #GameSky #MousePIForHire #DetectiveBooks #BookRecs

Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

2 Book recommendations if you like Marathon! #BookSky #GameSky #Marathon #SciFiBooks #BookRecs

Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Internationally bestselling author of the Demon Cycle series, Peter V. Brett (@pvbrett.bsky.social), gives his take on a few video game topics. #GameSky #BookSky

Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Book recs for Resident Evil Requiem fans! #booksky #gamesky #residentevilrequiem

Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Medieval Historian Dan Jones weighs in on the historical accuracy of the brilliant medieval open world game, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. Pointy shoes and all. youtu.be/FZigV9iP0h8

Medieval Historian Dan Jones reacts to Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

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Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

2025 was so packed with great games it took us a minute to divvy out our Video Game Writing Awards for last year with categories like Best Narrative, Best Villain, and Best NPC. Check out the vid featuring the great and funny @amymallett.bsky.social! youtu.be/L0JLvWc4Lvg

Video Game Writing Awards — Best Written Games of 2025 (CLAIR OBSCUR, WANDERSTOP, BLUE PRINCE)

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Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Are you into video game romance? Well then you should check out the hilarious and insightful romance author, Nikki Payne (@nikkipaynebooks.bsky.social), breaking down the chemistry of gaming's most famous couples. #BookSky #GameSky #Romance youtu.be/Sk7RSkrFsxs

Romance Author Reacts to Gaming Love Scenes — CLAIR OBSCUR, UNCHARTED, MASS EFFECT and more!

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Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Want to get into video game writing? Morgan Lockhart shares some essential tips she learned during her 20 year career in game writing and narrative design (Halo 4, Halo 5, Tell Me Why) and how it helped her become a better novelist (A Spell For Midwinter's Heart). youtu.be/x8Rv1Cfozg0

Video Game Writing Essentials with HALO Writer Morgan Lockhart | Worldbuilding, Romance, and more!

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Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Pierce Brown, the acclaimed author of the Red Rising saga, stopped by Lits Play to tier rank the most evil sci-fi villains. Did your favorite make the list? youtu.be/O3zmeoreaBQ #GameSky #BookSky #ScienceFiction #RedRising

Pierce Brown Tier Ranks Sci-Fi Villains | author of the RED RISING saga

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Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Has Ghost of Yotei got you craving more samurai stories? Here are some of our favorite bloody tales across gaming and literature. #BookSky #GameSky #Samurai #GhostofYotei

Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

What are your favorite video game romances? Check out game writer (Halo 4, Tell Me Why) and romantasy novelist (A Spell For Midwinter's Heart), Morgan Lockhart, tier rank all of her favorite romances in gaming. 💖 🎮 youtu.be/pIpWuCzO77U

Game Romance Tier List with HALO writer, Morgan Lockhart | FFX, BALDUR'S GATE 3, MASS EFFECT

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Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

The Golden Joystick Awards released their shortlist for best storytelling of the year. Do you agree? #gamesky #gamewriting 🎨 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 🩸 Silent Hill f 🔷 Blue Prince 🗡️ Mafia: The Old Country 📹 Lost Records: Bloom & Rage ⚔️ The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy

Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

#GreatGameQuotes #GameSky

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Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Has Hades 2 got you craving more Greek Myth stories and modern retellings? Here are a few of our favorites in literature and gaming. #BookSky #GameSky #GreekMyth #Hades2

Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Had an amazing chat with Jennifer Svedberg-Yen, the lead writer on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! (@expedition33.bsky.social) We discussed her writing journey & how all those surprising plot twists and themes came to be & more! Lots of book recs! #GameSky #BookSky #ClairObscur youtu.be/J_8ta1LgRkU

How They Wrote CLAIR OBSCUR: EXPEDITION 33 with Lead Writer Jennifer Svedberg-Yen

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Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

This week Lits Play welcomes back the amazing and witty romance author Nikki Payne (@nikkipaynebooks.bsky.social) to rate more video game romance scenes! Check out her last video below and quote this with a scene you'd love to see her rate next. #GameSky #BookSky #RomanceBooks youtu.be/pBTIdHBC5_A

Romance Author Reacts to Gaming Love Scenes — BALDUR'S GATE 3, FFVII REBIRTH, THE WITCHER 3

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Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

#GameSky #DarkSouls

Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Who's excited for the Project Hail Mary movie? Here are some great books and games to satisfy your hard sci-fi cravings till the film drops. #BookSky #GameSky #Scifi

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Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Sekiro anime trailer revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live! Quote this with a book you think would make for a great anime adaptation. #BookSky #GameSky #ONL #gamescom

Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Do baking skills carry over to gaming? B. Dylan Hollis finds out as he plays Overcooked with us! #baking #GameSky #BookSky #Overcooked youtu.be/yB7TEpLD6-Q

Can B. Dylan Hollis master cooking in OVERCOOKED?

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Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Are we living in a virtual simulation? MIT computer scientist and video game entrepreneur, Rizwan Virk, uses video games to explain why he absolutely believes we are. #GameSky #BookSky #SimulationTheory #TheSimulationHypothesis youtu.be/744A6wmeWdU

The Video Games that convinced Rizwak Virk we are living in a simulation | THE SIMULATION HYPOTHESIS

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Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Is everyone enjoying Elden Ring Nightreign? If you could play as any George R. R. Martin character, who would it be? #BookSky #GameSky

Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Earlier this year, the Lits Play crew celebrated the life and works of the incomparable David Lynch, discussing his impact on video games, literature, and beyond. What games and books feel Lynchian to you? #GameSky #BookSky youtu.be/HngWpK2fAr4

David Lynch's influence on Video Games and Books

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Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Love being misled in a story? Quote with your favorite unreliable narrator in a video game. #GameSky #BookSky

Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Elden Ring is set to become a movie produced by A24, written and directed by Alex Garland (Ex Machina). Which storyline or lore would you like the plot to focus on? #GameSky

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Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Quote this with the first video game that you played that made you realize they're a great storytelling device. #BookSky #GameSky

Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Can #DungeonCrawlerCarl and #PrincessDonut survive in video games like #Skyrim and #StardewValley!? Author @mattdinniman.bsky.social explains how his characters might fare. #LitRPG youtu.be/neyRu8EvcX0

Can DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL survive in video games like SKYRIM & STARDEW VALLEY? (with Matt Dinniman)

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Lits Play @litsplaygames.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

We interviewed #BluePrince creator Tonda Ros (@dogubomb.bsky.social) on the writing, lore, and inspiration for the groundbreaking puzzle adventure game. First half of the video is spoiler-free! youtu.be/H0nY1MjmGvg

Writing BLUE PRINCE with Creator Tonda Ros

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