Had you played the originalSyndicatefrom the early 90s?
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I came quite late to gaming, I didnt start playing until 2002.
As a result, I missed out not just onSyndicate, but on the whole isometric thing.
In fact,Syndicateis technically the first game I worked on.
You hand it over for sign-off.
For example, do ideas in your writing inspire the designers to add new elements to the game?
Yes, its very much a two way process.
How early inSyndicates design process did you begin to write its story?
Games are often criticised for their rather lacklustre characterisation and stories.
Do you think more novel writers or screenwriters should get involved in the games industry?
Well, I think more talented writers should get involved in the industry, yes, of course.
But that doesnt pre-suppose that those writers have to be novelists or screenwriters.
Its a balancing act.
Its our primary function after all.
Id say weve already reached that point and gone beyond.
Theres really no question the barriers between media are definitely coming down.
And good talent is wherever you find it.
That will depend very much on the studio in question and how they choose to develop their game.
Game studios have talented in-house writers on staff (or they should!
Theres been talk for a while now about their being a film adaptation based on yourAltered Carbonnovels.
Is that project any further along?
Whats next for you?
Do you have any more videogame stories in the works?
So, fingers crossed and watch this space!
Syndicatewill be available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows on 24th February.
