معرفی
Prof. Dr. Michael Bhatty is a Professor of Game Design at Mediadesign University in Düsseldorf. He specializes in Interactive Storytelling, Game Directing, and the synergy between Narratology and Ludology. His career spans academic roles, game development, and publishing.
Education:
- Magister Artium (1995) in Art and Literary Studies, Universität Osnabrück
- PhD (1999) in Interactive Storytelling, Universität Osnabrück
Research Interests: Focuses on optimizing creative processes in game development, transmedia storytelling, and narrative-driven serious games. His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Publications: Includes the Kyle Saga, Runes of Magic novels, and the Directing Games series. These works explore dark fantasy narratives and industry methodologies.
Affiliations: Jury member for the German Developer Awards (since 2018) and Gaming-Aid Stipendien (since 2017). Former Lead Game Designer at Ascaron Software and Phenomedia Publishing, with titles like SACRED and Moorhuhn games.
