Session Info
- Time
- 14:00~ 15:10
- Language
- Korean
- Interpretation
- O
Speakers Info
Byungsoo Kwon is the Narrative Director at NEOWIZ ROUND8 Studio Team NOUGH.
From 2001 to 2002, he authored the fantasy novel Lancer of the Queen, which gained recognition for its solid world-building and detailed battle depictions.
He later designed Magna Carta: Crimson Stigmata (2004) and served as the lead narrative designer for Lies of P (2023) and Lies of P: Overture (2025).
Both titles were praised for reimagining classic fairy tales into dark yet captivating worlds.
Session Overview
Designing Emotion - The Narrative Art and Creative Philosophy of Modern Games
ROUND8 Studio is known for creating deeply immersive games built upon rich and compelling narratives.
The studio’s directors actively embrace the unique storytelling potential that only games can offer, crafting narratives through their own philosophies and creative approaches.
In this session, each director will share their definition of “game narrative,” along with their personal experiences and insights on narrative design.
From Lies of P to upcoming ROUND8 Studio projects, the directors will explore how they realize emotion and meaning through diverse perspectives, artistic styles, and narrative techniques.