Bjarke is an interactive storytelling researcher and writer focusing on narrative in video games. He joined the Interaction Dynamics Lab in 2020 as a PhD student, investigating narrative play in “perennial games”, ongoing live games that tell stories over time. His research interests lie in the theoretical and design realm of narrative and interaction, of understanding how games tell stories, how players play them, and how developers make them to do so. He has a Master in Medialogy (Media Technology) from Aalborg University in Copenhagen, and some years in the game development industry. Bjarke enjoys playing games of many varieties, either with rich stories or deep competitive elements, as well as rock climbing, writing, and reading fantasy books. You can find out more about Bjarke on his website.