iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Script Lock

@scriptlock.bsky.social

A podcast about storytelling in video games, and everything in between. Hosted by @maxfolkman.bsky.social & @nickfolkman.bsky.social scriptlock.simplecast.com

Posts Replies Media

Script Lock @scriptlock.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

ICYMI we dropped a new Ghost of Yotei-focused episode with @courtney-woods.bsky.social and Ari Martinez this week! In this clip, Courtney gives her thoughts on using exposition. scriptlock.simplecast.com/episodes/cou...

010

Script Lock @scriptlock.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Surprise! We’re back with @courtney-woods.bsky.social and Ari Martinez to talk Ghost of Yotei! In this clip, Ari talks about the narrative tool Sucker Punch’s programming team built for the writers. scriptlock.simplecast.com/episodes/cou...

041

Script Lock @scriptlock.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

ICYMI we have a brand new episode out with the incredible @nhitendo.bsky.social & @yurilowenthal.bsky.social! Here they are talking about having a close relationship with a studio, and how those relationships play out when that's not the case scriptlock.simplecast.com/episodes/yur...

082

Script Lock @scriptlock.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Happy holidays! We've dropped down the chimney w/ the INCREDIBLE gifts of @yurilowenthal.bsky.social & @nhitendo.bsky.social! We talk auditions, working w/ directors, relationships w/ studios, and more -- and here they are talking about imposter syndrome: scriptlock.simplecast.com/episodes/yur...

3154

Script Lock @scriptlock.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

ICYMI we put out a new episode with @karriebear.bsky.social & Ros Dachtler! Take a listen and you’ll hear gems like Ros talking about the risks of adding too much tutorialization and exposition in game openings. scriptlock.simplecast.com/episodes/kar...

185

Script Lock @scriptlock.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

New episode! We’ve got @karriebear.bsky.social & (returning guest) Ros Dachtler in to discuss exposition, openings to games, breaking through creative blocks, and more! In this clip Karrie talks about how making escape rooms influenced her current work. scriptlock.simplecast.com/episodes/kar...

173

Script Lock @scriptlock.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

ICYMI we dropped a new ep yesterday with @lmichet.bsky.social & @blendogames.bsky.social, and here's Laura talking about how you shouldn't put ALL your hopes and soul into one project scriptlock.simplecast.com/episodes/bre...

0103

Script Lock @scriptlock.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Hello hello! We're back with @blendogames.bsky.social & @lmichet.bsky.social this week to talk earnestness in storytelling, working w/ external writers, when to overexplain things, deranged subreddits, and in this clip, making a comedic immersive sim! scriptlock.simplecast.com/episodes/bre...

02813

Script Lock @scriptlock.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

ICYMI we put out a new GDC Grab Bag episode this week! You can listen to amazing guests like @vincentperea.bsky.social talk about simplification, and how a great entree can be just as memorable as a nine-course meal. scriptlock.simplecast.com/episodes/the...

032

Script Lock @scriptlock.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

We return with another GDC Grab Bag episode full of wonderful guests, including @thewritegame.bsky.social! In this clip she talks about the issues teams can run into when they get stuck on process. scriptlock.simplecast.com/episodes/the...

0154

Script Lock @scriptlock.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

ICYMI we dropped a new episode yesterday with @jolie.bsky.social & @adamdolin.bsky.social! In this clip, Jolie talks about what the reality of today's industry is like scriptlock.simplecast.com/episodes/ada...

1111

Script Lock @scriptlock.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Hello hello! We're finally back w/ a new ep and @adamdolin.bsky.social & @jolie.bsky.social joined us to talk narrative design, creative direction, bad habits, the future of the industry and more, more, MORE!!! scriptlock.simplecast.com/episodes/ada...

1111