Ken & Roberta Williams: Sierra, A...
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Ken & Roberta Williams: Sierra, Adventure Games & Interactive Storytelling
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Roundabout: Creative Chaos by Tammy Coron

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Ken and Roberta Williams helped transform computer games into a medium for storytelling, building Sierra On-Line and creating experiences that shaped generations of players. Their work showed that games could combine technology, imagination, and narrative in entirely new ways.

From early adventure games like King’s Quest to later creative projects, the Williamses have continued exploring how players interact with stories. Their journey reflects the challenges of building a creative technology company, designing new forms of entertainment, and returning to game development after decades away.

In this episode:

  • Creating Sierra On-Line and shaping early computer gaming
  • Designing adventure games that invited players into stories
  • The challenges of developing games with early technology
  • Bui ... 
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