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I am a narrative-driven game writer and designer with a PhD in Education from the University of Nottingham. I teach game design, narrative, game studies, and research methodology, and I develop narrative-driven academic and creative projects. As a published and award-winning author, I bring editorial rigor to game development, crafting immersive narratives, world-building, and character arcs, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate theory into engaging player experiences.…I am a narrative-driven game writer and designer with a PhD in Education from the University of Nottingham. I teach game design, narrative, game studies, and research methodology, and I develop narrative-driven academic and creative projects. As a published and award-winning author, I bring editorial rigor to game development, crafting immersive narratives, world-building, and character arcs, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate theory into engaging player experiences.

Rafael Marques de Albuquerque

Writer, Game Designer, Game Developer, +3

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I am a narrative-driven game writer and designer with a PhD in Education from the University of Nottingham. I teach game design, narrative, game studies, and research methodology, and I develop narrative-driven academic and creative projects. As a published and award-winning author, I bring editorial rigor to game development, crafting immersive narratives, world-building, and character arcs, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate theory into engaging player experiences.…I am a narrative-driven game writer and designer with a PhD in Education from the University of Nottingham. I teach game design, narrative, game studies, and research methodology, and I develop narrative-driven academic and creative projects. As a published and award-winning author, I bring editorial rigor to game development, crafting immersive narratives, world-building, and character arcs, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate theory into engaging player experiences.

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I am a narrative-driven game writer and designer with a PhD in Education from the University of Nottingham. I teach game design, narrative, game studies, and research methodology, and I develop narrative-driven academic and creative projects.

As a published and award-winning author, I bring editorial rigor to game development, crafting immersive narratives, world-building, and character arcs, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate theory into engaging player experiences.

Work Experience

University Lecturer at University of Vale do Itajaí

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2026

Taught courses in game design, narrative, game studies, and research methodology; developed and supervised narrative-driven academic and creative projects; designed learning experiences around player interaction, storytelling, and game mechanics; collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on educational and creative initiatives; consistently high teaching evaluations (9.48–9.50 / 10).

Jury Member at BIG Festival / Gamescom LATAM

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Served as jury member evaluating entries for BIG Festival and Gamescom LATAM, contributing to festival decisions and recognition of outstanding work.