Ex-Telltale devs will focus on "interactive narrative" games at Adhoc Studio Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Ex-Telltale devs will focus on "interactive narrative" games at Adhoc Studio "Live-action interactive isn't a novelty." News by Vikki Blake Contributor Updated on 10 Feb 2019 8 comments Four former Telltale developers have banded together to form AdHoc Studio, a new venture dedicated to "interactive narrative" games. Michael Choung, Dennis Lenart, Nick Herman, and Pierre Shorette - who all have backgrounds in television and film - departed Telltale before it shuttered in September last year, but recently reunited to develop story-driven games inspired by the likes of Black Mirror's live-action show, Bandersnatch. The founders "see choice at the heart of the games it plans to develop". "It feels like we're at the precipice of a big shift in how we consume media where the lines between film, television and games are starting to blur," Shorette, AdHoc's chief creative officer, said in an interview with Variety (thanks, PC Gamer). "With streaming platforms in our homes and cell phones in our pockets we're in this unique time where the barrier to entry to interaction is gone. So as a group of people whose expertise and experience has come from making Interactive Narrative that sits in that space between, we feel now is the perfect time to form a studio that focuses on creating content for a new space." "It seems to have scratched an itch that people didn't quite know that they had," Herman said, talking about Netflix's interactive show. "That's really exciting, and what we want to do is to make clear that live-action interactive isn't a novelty, it's unexplored territory that can be both creatively and commercially viable." "Making interactive experiences with real actors on the screen is something we've always talked about," Shorette added. "We all have backgrounds and interest in film and television, so combining that with our experience in games is something we're exploring right now." Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 5 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store