ABOUT SHANE
Hello! I write video games along with working as a screenwriter and narrative designer. I graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Radio-Television-Film degree with a focus on screenwriting along with completing The Narrative Department Game Writing Masterclass I.
When it comes to video games, I’ve completed work on Please (Don’t) Touch the Art working as a Writer and Narrative Designer on the team and am looking to aid any game projects seeking a writer to truly help bring their game’s stories and characters to life with honesty, joy, and most of all humor.
Aside from writing I’ve worked as a producer in local television in Austin, TX while also operating as a freelance video editor for various projects while also producing my own online content including feature-length documentaries and video essays on various subjects.
I can typically be found attempting to keep up with my book backlog and failing, attempting to keep up with my game backlog and also failing, and being unaware of current popular music and instead listening to film and game scores along with Broadway cast recordings.
INFLUENCES
Psychonauts (2005)
One of my favorite games of all time - blending together the adventure and platforming genres in a gorgeous way with rich characters, wonderfully designed levels, and a wicked sense of humor.
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch (2011)
I shouldn’t have been surprised when Studio Ghibli joined Level-5 in the creation of this RPG that left me in tears. A comforting story about loss and grief and finding a path forward that resonated deeply with me.
Kingdom Hearts (2002)
An unexpected blend of Final Fantasy and Disney, Kingdom Hearts opened my mind to the early possibilities of video game storytelling with an epic adventure full of delightful characters old and new. A story that’s stuck with me to this day as the series continues.
Thank Goodness You’re Here! (2024)
Possibly one of the most absurd recent indie titles I’ve played with such a unique style and jokes coming nearly every second that I was laughing so much there’s a high chance I completely missed three more jokes before I could catch my breath. An absolute gem of a comedy game.
The Secret of Monkey Island (1990)
The answer I always give for “What’s the Funniest Game You’ve Ever Played?” Monkey Island truly shows what great, funny writing can do in an interactive format creating one of the most memorable game experiences of my life.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023)
A recent favorite, I was doubtful Nintendo could top Breath of the Wild for me, but Tears delves further into this version of Hyrule and creates a tear-jerking tale that truly left me (I’m sorry for the pun) breathless.