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Listen "Game Storytelling & Sound: How Music Shapes Player Experience with Nikita Malko"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of The Corner of Story and Game, we explore how music moves the narrative needle.Composer Nikita Malko joins us to discuss the vital, often invisible role music plays in shaping the player’s emotional journey. From his early metal roots to scoring indie and AA video games like Volgarr the Viking II and Inn Keeper, Nikita shares how soundtracks are more than just background, they are worldbuilders, storytellers, and emotional guides.We talk about:How composers translate story into soundThe emotional logic behind leitmotifs and atmosphereCollaboration with game designers and narrative teamsTips for writing music that supports, rather than overshadows, gameplayWhy restraint and silence matter just as much as melodyWhether you're a developer, composer, or narrative nerd, this episode will deepen your appreciation for the sonic side of storytelling.Where to find Nikita:Website: https://play.reelcrafter.com/nikitamalkomusic/GeneralReelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikitamalkomusic/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikitamalkomusic/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nikitamalkomusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006399796886BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nikitamalko.bsky.socialThe Corner of Story and Game:DiscordFacebookInstagramBlueskyLinkedInEmail: [email protected]#NikitaMalkoMusic #GameMusic #GameAudio #VideoGameComposer #StorytellingInGames #GameNarrative #InteractiveStorytelling #SoundDesign #NarrativeDesign #IndieDev #GameDevCommunity #ComposerLife #MusicInGames #EmotionalDesign #GamesAndStory #GameDesignPodcast #TheCornerOfStoryAndGame
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