GDC Narrative Review

I am a two-time Gold Winner of the Game Developer’s Conference (GDC) Narrative Review Competition, winning in both 2025 and 2026. The competition tasks students across the country with analyzing a game’s narrative structure for a chance to present during the conference. The process includes a large essay as well as creation of a poster by each winner, to be shown along with their presentation. Winning submissions are also uploaded to the GDC Vault.


2026 – PEAK – Gold Winner

Format: Essay

Total Pages: 17 (5100 words)

Genre: Academic Review

Writing Time: 15.5 Weeks


2025 – Slay the Princess – Gold Winner

Format: Essay

Total Pages: 16 (5000 words)

Genre: Academic Review

Writing Time: 15 Weeks