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Comparing storytelling in games & literature

I was asked to give a talk comparing storytelling in games and literature by Access Creative College. This article is based on that talk.

It’s easy to think that interactivity is the key difference between games and literature. Video games are interactive, which makes them unique. It’s an easy statement but misses the point that all forms of storytelling are interactive.

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By Simon Jones, 5 yearsJuly 14, 2018 ago
Games

Dishonored – first impressions

Though I’ve barely played past the first proper mission, I feel compelled to write about Dishonored. Or Dishonoured, to spell it correctly.
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By Simon Jones, 10 years ago
Writing

Red Frustration: game difficulty vs. storytelling

In narrative games, what comes first? The story, or the game? (more…)

By Simon Jones, 12 years ago
Games

The Best Game Developer Ever

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Having played the superb Batman: Arkham Asylum through to completion recently, I couldn’t help but wonder: Why can’t all games be like this? (more…)

By Simon Jones, 13 years ago
Games

A glimpse at PC gaming in 2009

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We’re far enough into the year to have escaped the ridiculous Christmas rush and the subsequent deathly lull; far enough to see what’s on the horizon. (more…)

By Simon Jones, 14 years ago
Games

Black Mesa trailer

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The apparently talented chaps over at the Black Mesa team have released a trailer for their forthcoming Half Life remake. And, by jove, if it isn’t rather spiffing. (more…)

By Simon Jones, 14 years ago
Games

Annoying things in games: Part 2

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In an attempt to inject some variety into this website and slightly dilute the over-excited Left 4 Dead coverage, here’s another round-up of game design grumbles. (more…)

By Simon Jones, 14 years ago
Games

Eurogamer Expo: Left 4 Dead

October 29th saw the Eurogamer Expo set up in town as part of the London Games Festival. Valve were there with Left 4 Dead. (more…)

By Simon Jones, 14 years ago
Games

Preview: Deus Ex 3

UK mag PC Zone managed to get their grubby mitts on Deus Ex 3 this issue. I thought I’d share my thoughts as I read through the article… (more…)

By Simon Jones, 14 years ago
Games

Intro movies vs gameplay

Game presentation has rather suddenly reached an awkward point, leading to an uncomfortable dichotomy between pre-rendered ‘intro’ movies and actual gameplay. (more…)

By Simon Jones, 15 years ago

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