Game Change
Game Change is a project that tells the story of three different people who work and play in the world of games. Each story is told in a uniquely interactive way that involves a mix of game design, interactive design, illustration, animation and video.
Game Change’s creators wanted the public to get a feel and appreciation for what interactive media can do. As such, this project uses the innovative design, language, and mechanics of video games but applies them to traditional journalistic storytelling.
The stories let the audience have a say in their outcomes – whether it be following the journey of one of the country’s up-and-coming video game designers, or helping a young single mum balance her family life with being a professional ‘streamer’ that broadcasts her gameplay to the world. The project also features the story of Humphrey Hanley, who was born with a rare condition that means he no longer has any hands. By 3D scanning Humphrey and turning him into a video game character, the story touches on how games can open up entire worlds and communities, especially for those that are living with disabilities.
Game Change brings together designers, developers, animators, illustrators, videographers, 3D modelers, and journalists to create a unique interactive project.
Credits
Animation
Shannon Jahnel Lanktree
Illustration
Shannon Jahnel Lanktree
Executive Producer
Charles Anderson
Interactive Director
Allan Walker
3D Director
Myles Montgomery
3D Artist
Jacob Barrow
Videographer
Josh Morrice
Interactive Audio Design
Dylan Galletly
Interactive Development
Arpo Deer
WebGL Development
Tim Konieczny
Producer & Additional Reporting
Lee Henaghan
Research & Testing
Hannah Spyksma
Commissioner
Tim Burnell, Kay Ellmers
Ashen Stills & Gameplay Footage
Courtesy of A44
Awards
Webby Awards 2020
Honoree – Websites: Best Individual Editorial Feature – Media Company
3×3 Mag 2020
Honorable Mention – Self Promotion
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Contact
Animator & Illustrator
Shannon Jahnel Lanktree
Mbl: +64 27 200 7352