The next chapter of Hellblade 2 is almost here, and we're already mentally preparing ourselves for the journey ahead. Senua's Saga is set to follow in its predecessor's footsteps in its representation of how the titular Pictish warrior perceives the world - both within and without. As studios push for photorealism to depict fictional worlds in which gore, violence, and brutality are commonplace, in-house mental health support services for developers and performers are more important than ever. With this in mind, I ask Ninja Theory studio head Dom Matthews and Senua actress Melina Juergens how the studio approaches taking care of its people as much as its players.
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