Ben and Trev go off-prompt this week, ditching the usual random word generators to dive into some unprompted game designs and deep-dive nostalgia. This week:

a narrative-driven "weekend away" visual novel where a group of friends uncovers secrets and vulnerabilities while navigating the fallout of a night of heavy drinking;

a high-concept FMV experience that blends 3D environments with motion-captured performances, potentially shifting genres from a romantic drama to a high-stakes action thriller;

a deep dive into the "Golden Age" of Sierra adventure games, exploring the evolution of storytelling from text parsers to the point-and-click era;

and a look back at the "core memories" of retro gaming, from the frustration of *Codename Iceman* to the sheer joy of *Space Quest*.

Join Ben and Trev as they explore the intersection of narrative, game design, and the enduring legacy of the Sierra era.

Ben and Trev are back on Random Movies, hurling DVDs at each other and turning the pairs into game designs. This week:

a narrative bowling game set on league night in a too-perfect 1950s town, where you pick which conversations to eavesdrop on between frames;

a whistleblower conspiracy about a government cover-up of ancient sentient trees whose magical wood has quietly shaped history;

a Christmas ghost who skips the redemption and simply steals his target's face and life, Face/Off style.

Ben and Trevor tackle the "Trust No One" theme for an upcoming game jam, using a random word generator to spark several high-concept designs:

a puzzle game involving blocks of ice and a suspicious AI assistant, where the player must determine if the instructions provided to navigate the room are trustworthy;

a high-stakes golf game set in Florida where you must manage a manual scorecard and determine if your opponent is cheating on their shots;

a conspiracy-theory-driven investigation where the player navigates a world of "deep state" paranoia, trying to distinguish between reality and fabrication;

and a unique "adventure phone" experience, where the game is played entirely through a mobile interface, featuring text messages, a GPS, and a T9 keypad mode to navigate a narrative of conflicting information.

Join Ben and Trevor as they explore the intersection of narrative, game design, and the art of not trusting anyone.