Imagining an Unconventional Fantasy World in Immortals of Aveum

Bret Robbins, game director and CEO of Ascendant Studios, tells how he and lead writer, Michael Kirkbride, envisioned the world and narrative of Immortals of Aveum. He shares insights into character development, the history of the Everwar, why they chose to ground the fantasy world of Aveum in modern dialogue, and the importance of balancing a serious tone with humor in storytelling. Join us to learn more about Immortals of Aveum, its intriguing cast of characters, and how Bret Robbins and Ascendant Studios crafted a brand new, unique fantasy world. Rise Above season 1 has arrived! Subscribe to stay up to date and check out the previous episodes here: About Ascendant Studios: We are an independent team of veteran developers with BAFTA and Game of the Year award-winning experience, working on our debut game, Immortals of Aveum - a story-driven first-person magic shooter set in an original fantasy universe engulfed in magic, rife with conflict, and on the verge of oblivion. Immortals of Aveum is built on Unreal Engine 5 and will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on August 22, 2023. Learn more about Ascendant Studios and Immortals of Aveum: Stay in Touch with Ascendant Studios: Twitter - TikTok - @ascendantstudios Instagram - Facebook - LinkedIn -