Skip the “Game vs. Story” and “Entertainment vs. Practical-Utility” Traps: The Anatomy of Compelling Experiences
I get tired of the games vs. story argument. Not to mention the entertainment vs. practical utility argument. In many cases these discussions come from assumptions that are wrong, and the problem is that if you get caught up in them, they can limit your options to making great experiences. Even some very smart experts have contributed to the confusion. "Video Games Are Better Without Stories" says Ian Blogost in a recent article in the Atlantic. While Robert Marks tells us that "Video Games Aren’t Just Better With Stories, They Are Stories" in another recent article at CG Magazine. I......