Dev to Dev S02 E05 - Brian T Kindregan

In this episode of Dev to Dev, I sit down with Brian T. Kindregan, a veteran narrative designer whose career spans BioWare, Blizzard, Epic, Ubisoft, and beyond.Brian shares the winding path that took him from working in Hollywood animation to writing some of the most memorable narrative moments in modern games. Along the way, he talks about learning the craft of interactive storytelling, the surprising differences between film animation production and game development, and the creative challenges that come with building stories inside massive AAA worlds.What makes this conversation especially interesting is how honest Brian is about the realities of a creative career. From moving between industries to balancing leadership roles with creative work, he reflects on the moments that shaped his journey and the lessons he wishes more developers understood.HighlightsHow early text adventure games sparked Brian’s love for interactive storytellingThe unexpected path from Hollywood storyboarding to writing for BioWareWhy the Neverwinter Nights mod tools changed how Brian saw game developmentThe creative differences between film production and game developmentWhat it takes to lead narrative teams on massive AAA projectsHow creative fulfillment and career decisions intersect in game developmentFind the Podcast at:SpotifyPatreon⁠RSS⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Blog⁠Email: [email protected] Brian At: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briankindregan/Find Brian’s Book at: The Definitive Game Narrative Guide