Storyworks Inc.(formerly Ironic Iconic Studios) is an independent outsource game studio focused on narrative & storytelling. Based in Victoria, BC Canada with clients worldwide. Founded by Chris Tihor (@ironiciconic.bsky.social) https://storyworksinc.cahttps://bsky.app/profile/storyworksinc.cahttps://bsky.app/profile/storyworksinc.ca/post/3moj4zr7d6s2sWe’re Talking About Story at NAGIS! Phew! It's been a whirlwind month and a few great things are happening! First, we are officially incorporated as Storyworks, Inc.! This is just in time for the second awesome thing that is happening... From June 18 & 19 at the Edmonton Expo Centre in Edmonton,… http://storyworksinc.ca/2026/06/17/were-talking-about-story-at-nagis/17 Jun 2026 20:17 +0000at://did:plc:btbpost5f6ddave6kglgweza/app.bsky.feed.post/3moj4zr7d6s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/storyworksinc.ca/post/3mo4bb3b7cs22Less than a week until NAGIS! Our founder Chris Tihor (@ironiciconic.bsky.social) will be moderating a fabulous panel of #GameNarrative professionals on Thursday at NAGIS in Edmonton. Come see him and let's talk #GameWriting. Full panel details here: nagis.ca/schedule/ #Writing #GameDev #Canada https://nagis.ca/schedule/12 Jun 2026 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:btbpost5f6ddave6kglgweza/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo4bb3b7cs22https://bsky.app/profile/storyworksinc.ca/post/3mmz4a67vz22iCongrats to Beehive Studios & @team17.com on the release of LumenTales: Memories of Trey this week! We're excited to announce that our own Chris Tihor @ironiciconic.bsky.social led an editing team for the game via @talespinners.co.uk feat. Pati Tozer @iconic-edits.bsky.social. #GameDev #GameEditing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cLMX2DT-8U29 May 2026 17:55 +0000at://did:plc:btbpost5f6ddave6kglgweza/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmz4a67vz22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/storyworksinc.ca/post/3mmhj46su422pWe're continuing to revisit our work by replaying the games we've worked on. Recently, @ironiciconic.bsky.social played Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys, where he developed the story, characters, settings & themes for the latest entry in the long-running series of games. 🧵 #gamedev #writing22 May 2026 17:57 +0000at://did:plc:btbpost5f6ddave6kglgweza/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmhj46su422phttps://bsky.app/profile/storyworksinc.ca/post/3mlt7pubrwk2wReminder that our founder Chris Tihor (@ironiciconic.bsky.social) will be part of an awesome panel of #GameNarrative professionals at NAGIS in June in Edmonton. Come see him and let's talk #GameWriting. Full panel details here: nagis.ca/schedule/ #Writing #GameDev #Canada [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 May 2026 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:btbpost5f6ddave6kglgweza/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlt7pubrwk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/storyworksinc.ca/post/3mkvtbsh4ls24Come to the North American Games Industry Summit (NAGIS) in June and see this panel featuring our own Chris Tihor discussing #GameNarrative with other #GameWriting professionals. It's a conversation that you won't want to miss! #GameDev #Writing #Canada [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 May 2026 23:46 +0000at://did:plc:btbpost5f6ddave6kglgweza/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvtbsh4ls24https://bsky.app/profile/storyworksinc.ca/post/3mkpuvhzbaq2rWelcome to Storyworks We have big news! If you have been following us for a while, you may have noticed a few changes here lately. There's a good reason for that... we're re-branding as Storyworks! After twenty-three years as Ironic Iconic Studios, we felt it was time to sit down, re-assess our… http://storyworksinc.ca/2026/04/30/welcome-to-storyworks/30 Apr 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:btbpost5f6ddave6kglgweza/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpuvhzbaq2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/storyworksinc.ca/post/3mjhwleab2s25We're revisiting some of our work by playing the games we've worked on. Last week, Chris was playing Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, where we wrote additional dialogue & combat barks. Check out our portfolio page for more projects. https://ironiciconicstudios.ca/game-development/ #gamedev #writing14 Apr 2026 17:43 +0000at://did:plc:btbpost5f6ddave6kglgweza/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhwleab2s25https://bsky.app/profile/storyworksinc.ca/post/3mhvqvk5gsc24If you've been enjoying (or planning to enjoy) the newly released Game Narrative Kaleidoscope featuring our own Chris Tihor (@ironiciconic.bsky.social), you should check out the complementary podcast series found on the @inkle.co website for interviews with the writers. #GameDev #GameWriting https://www.inklestudios.com/kaleidoscope/25 Mar 2026 18:48 +0000at://did:plc:btbpost5f6ddave6kglgweza/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvqvk5gsc24https://bsky.app/profile/storyworksinc.ca/post/3mhj3z5oxss24With the release of Crimson Desert by Pearl Abyss this week we're delighted to announce that our own Chris Tihor (@ironiciconic.bsky.social) contributed additional writing to the game via @talespinners.bsky.social and Side. Check the game out here: crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com #GameDev #Writing20 Mar 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:btbpost5f6ddave6kglgweza/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhj3z5oxss24https://bsky.app/profile/storyworksinc.ca/post/3mhgspqizvl2gReminder that these packs exist and that you should follow them to discover some great #Canadian #GameDev folks! [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Mar 2026 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:btbpost5f6ddave6kglgweza/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgspqizvl2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/storyworksinc.ca/post/3mhdqw7d3vb2vHere's the second part of Pati's essay on the benefits of having an editor, or editors, on your game dev team. Today she takes a look at other valuable services an editor can provide that go beyond the basics. http://ironiciconicstudios.ca/2026/03/18/your-game-needs-an-editor-part-2/18 Mar 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:btbpost5f6ddave6kglgweza/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdqw7d3vb2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/storyworksinc.ca/post/3mgxjdi423r2eYour Game Needs an Editor! Today's post provides some insight into how editorial services can make your game better. http://ironiciconicstudios.ca/2026/03/13/your-game-needs-an-editor-part-1/13 Mar 2026 18:13 +0000at://did:plc:btbpost5f6ddave6kglgweza/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxjdi423r2e