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Her Story - FMV Games Explored

Her Story - FMV Games Explored

Author: Brian - Drink the Movies June 4, 2025 Duration: 29:23
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In this months FMV Explored episode, I'll take a look at the more modern Sam Barlow masterpiece Her Story! I'll take a look at how the game came into being, how the storytelling captured the minds of the video game world, how Viva Seifert breathed life into the story, and mix up a Guinness Espresso Martini with Michaela from Drink the Movies!



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Her Story Assets

 

1-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-1GBV3ApgI

Sam Barloe – GDC 2016

 

2-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrgwM-E9z8k

Practice 2016 – NYU Game Center

 

3-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZfxvOEnZvM

The New Storytellers conference

 

4-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QSK4LHwOfY

BAFTA 2016

 

5-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFR98koYIWo

IndieCade Interview 2019

 

6-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TACPjFfofc&t=15s

Her Story Trailer

 

7-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi7iFNR_N4k

Polygons Game of the Year

 

8- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFR98koYIWo&t=12s

Indicade Interview

 

 

 

 

https://web.archive.org/web/20140516123945/http://www.edge-online.com/news/why-climaxs-sam-barlow-is-going-independent-to-develop-crime-fiction-title-her-story/

 

https://www.pcgamer.com/on-her-storys-5th-birthday-sam-barlow-looks-back-at-his-breakout-gameand-talks-about-whats-next/

 

https://www.pcgamer.com/the-story-behind-her-story/#page-2

 

https://web.archive.org/web/20160423010253/http://gamemob.com/news/his-story-an-interview-with-sam-barlow-creator-of-her-story/

 

https://www.gamesradar.com/making-her-story/

 

https://textadventures.co.uk/games/view/6dhzogeig0kfmqli925rpg/aisle

 

https://www.pocketgamer.biz/making-of-her-story/



Ever wondered about the stories behind the pixelated worlds you get lost in? Drink the Video Games is for you. Host Brian, from the popular Drink the Movies, applies that same thoughtful, documentary-style approach to the realm of interactive entertainment. Each season focuses on a specific video game topic, genre, or studio, blending historical deep-dives with hands-on play. You’ll hear detailed explorations of gaming history and culture, followed by candid discussions about actually playing selected titles from that theme. And true to its name, this podcast pairs every virtual adventure with a real-world counterpart: a custom cocktail. It’s a blend of analysis, nostalgia, and casual conversation, perfect for anyone who views games as more than just a pastime. The result is a uniquely engaging listen that feels like having a great conversation with knowledgeable friends-glass in one hand, controller in the other. Tune in for a seasoned journey through the landscapes of gaming, one thoughtfully crafted episode and drink at a time.
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