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Meg Jayanth

b. 1987

British video game writer

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About Meg Jayanth

Born 1987. Meg Jayanth is a British writer, video game writer and narrative designer, known for 80 Days (2014 video game).

Meghna Jayanth (born 6 February 1987) is a video game writer and narrative designer. She is known for her writing on 80 Days and Sunless Sea. Jayanth worked at the BBC before becoming a freelance writer, and has also written for The Guardian on women and video games.

Early life Meghna Jayanth was born on 6 February 1987. While growing up, Jayanth lived in Bangalore, London, and Saudi Arabia, attending a total of 12 different schools. Her first gaming experiences included Disney's Aladdin, SimTower, and Civilization II. Jayanth studied English literature at the University of Oxford, where she directed The Oxford Revue, following which she worked at the BBC in the department responsible for commissioning video games. The first playable game she wrote was Samsara, a choice-based narrative game set in Bengal in 1757, which she has yet to finish. In May of that year, she announced the formation of a "boutique narrative label" called Red Queens alongside Leigh Alexander.

Jayanth worked on Boyfriend Dungeon, Sable, and All Will Rise.

Works

80 Days Horizon: Zero Dawn Sunless Sea Boyfriend Dungeon Falcon Age Sable Thirsty Suitors All Will Rise

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Important facts

Born
1987
Birth century
Nationality
Known for
80 Days (2014 video game)
Education
University of Oxford
Also known as
Meghna Jayanth

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Meg Jayanth?

British video game writer

When was Meg Jayanth born?

Meg Jayanth was born in 1987.

What is Meg Jayanth's occupation?

Meg Jayanth is a writer, video game writer and narrative designer.

What is Meg Jayanth known for?

Meg Jayanth is known for 80 Days (2014 video game).

What nationality is Meg Jayanth?

Meg Jayanth is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Meg Jayanth

· Wikidata: Q18978138

· DBpedia: Meg Jayanth

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