To the Beat Y'all - What Designers Can Learn From Hip Hop

Explore the intersection of hip hop and game design in this 28-minute GDC 2023 session. Delve into the origins of hip hop, focusing on the emcee's role and literary techniques, and discover how to apply these to game story structure and dialogue. Examine musical examples showcasing rhetorical techniques and structures used by hip hop artists, alongside game examples demonstrating their application in game production. Gain insights into hip hop's literary techniques, including economy of language, use of terminology, and language hierarchy in songs, with practical examples of their implementation in game design. Learn how to enhance your game's narrative and dialogue by drawing inspiration from the rich literary traditions of hip hop.