In this special episode of The Transform Movers, we had the pleasure of speaking with Alexandra Golubeva, better known online as Alphyna—narrative designer, webcomic creator, author, translator, and currently Narrative Director at Ice-Pick Lodge.

We dove deep into the craft of narrative design in games—how it intertwines with mechanics when done right, and how Alphyna carved her unique path into one of the most unconventional studios out there.

True to tradition, we also wandered into side quests: Kojima, internet cafés, Jason Schreier, and more.

We had a blast—give it a listen. Links to the episode and everything we mention are in the comments below.👇

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Links:

Alphyna’s Website: https://alphyna.org/about
Alphyna’s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1iYHSaM9Mo
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