Davey Wreden
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| Davey Wreden | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 12, 1989 |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| 💼 Occupation | Game designer, developer |
| Known for | The Stanley Parable, The Beginner's Guide |
| 👪 Relatives | Douglas Wreden (brother) |
Davey Wreden (born July 12, 1989) is an American game designer and developer, best known for his work on The Stanley Parable and The Beginner's Guide.
Early life and education[edit]
Wreden attended the University of Southern California, where he studied game design and computer science. During his time at the university, he started experimenting with game development and honing his skills as a storyteller.[1]
Career[edit]
The Stanley Parable[edit]
Wreden created The Stanley Parable in 2011, as a modification for Valve Corporation's game Half-Life 2. The mod itself received attention for its approach to storytelling and use of the video game medium.[2][3]
In 2013, he remade and expanded it into a standalone title with co-developer William Pugh.[4][5]
The Stanley Parable received critical acclaim for its thought-provoking narrative and innovative gameplay mechanics. The game explores the nature of player agency and challenges traditional game design conventions.[6]
The Beginner's Guide[edit]
In 2015, Wreden released The Beginner's Guide, a narrative-driven game that delves into the personal and creative struggles of a fictional game developer. Through a series of introspective and emotionally charged levels, the game raises questions about authorship, interpretation, and the relationship between creators and players. The Beginner's Guide was noted for its introspective storytelling and its ability to blur the line between reality and fiction.[7][8]
Itch.io[edit]
Wreden has also released free-to-play games on itch.io. This included a 2017 collaboration titled Absolutely: A True Crime Story, described by Kotaku as a "nihilistic parody".[9][10][11]
Subsequent projects[edit]
Following the success of his earlier works, Wreden continued to explore experimental game design and narrative-driven experiences. He founded the game studio Ivy Road along with Karla Zimonja and C418, with additional support from Annapurna Interactive.[12] They are claiming to be working on an unannounced project.[13]
Style and influences[edit]
Wreden's works have been influenced by postmodern literature, film, and other narrative-driven games, which have inspired him to create unique and thought-provoking experiences.[14]
Legacy[edit]
The TV Show Severance claims it took inspiration from Wreden's work.[15]
References[edit]
- ↑ Stephen, Scott. "The Stanley Parable honored by The New Yorker". USC Cinematic Arts.
- ↑ Hamilton, Kirk (August 9, 2011). "The Stanley Parable Turns Video Game Storytelling On Its Head". Kotaku. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ↑ Kuchera, Ben (August 8, 2011). "A tragedy, not a challenge: understanding The Stanley Parable". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ↑ MacDonald, Keza (October 18, 2013). "The Stanley Parable review". IGN. Archived from the original on March 22, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2013. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Matulef, Jeffrey (October 1, 2015). "The Stanley Parable creator reveals The Beginner's Guide". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on October 1, 2015. Retrieved October 1, 2015. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Standen, Seven. "The 'Parable' of Stanley's success: indie game is "re-imagined" a decade later". The Boar.
- ↑ Vincent, Brittany. "The Beginner's Guide Review: Wreden, Begin Again". Shack News.
- ↑ Marchiafava, Jeff (October 1, 2015). "The Beginner's Guide Review". Game Informer. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ↑ Gach, Ethan (2017-11-28). "The Beginner's Guide Creators' New Game Is About Keanu Reeves Stabbing People". Kotaku. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ↑ Beck, Kellen (2017-11-28). "'Absolutely: A True Crime Story' is a game about Keanu Reeves stabbing people". Mashable. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ↑ Caldwell, Brendan (2017-11-28). "The Beginner's Guide creators release a JRPG about Keanu Reeves because why not". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ↑ Holt, Kris. "'Stanley Parable' and 'Gone Home' devs team up to form Ivy Road studio". Engadget.
- ↑ "Ivy Road Official Website". Ivy Road.
- ↑ "Davey Wreden Interview". The Oxford University Press.
- ↑ Percival, Tom. "Severance was influenced by this terrifying online urban legend". The Digital Fix.
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