Pierre Shorette

Pierre Shorette is a writer and narrative director focused on telling interactive stories. Before co-founding AdHoc Studio in 2018, he spent several years at Telltale Games in the role of Director of Writing, where he helped define the voice and tone of acclaimed titles like The Wolf Among Us and Tales from the Borderlands. His work is known for blending emotional depth with genre storytelling, often bringing unexpected humor and heart to tense, character-driven scenes.

Risks and Rewards of Original IP

Indie devs and AAA teams are often faced with the same debate: work with existing IP or create something new. Given the risk aversion in the marketplace and more companies looking for new ways to exploit their existing IP, the cards seem stacked against anything new. Join Pierre Shorette of AdHoc Studio, who has shipped licensed projects as well as an original IP in Dispatch, to have an honest discussion about the challenges and rewards in creating original IPs including but not limited to studio decision-making, partnerships, and creative versus economic realities.