storytelling

Deathloop vs. Dishonored: Which Is Better?

Following the release of Deathloop last week, Arkane Studios has made a triumphant return to the spotlight. The all-new IP has been showered with critical acclaim almost unanimously across games media, with much of the praise focused on its clever design and brilliant gameplay. In so many ways, the lineage of the studios’ esteemed Dishonored series can be felt throughout Deathloop, and so it’s only natural to compare the two. Here we’ll be running over which we think is better across three different categories before giving the verdict on which

Sombra and Bastion Overwatch 2 Reworks to be Revealed at the OWL Grand Finals

OverwatchHere is Bastion's shiny new look for Overwatch 2. / Photo courtesy of Ralston Dacanay, BlizzardA developer update on Overwatch 2, including details regarding the Sombra and Bastion hero reworks, is set to be revealed live during the Overwatch League Grand Finals on Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. ET, Blizzard announced Thursday. In Partnership with the OWL, the Overwatch 2 devs' special updates will be premiered during the pre-show and halftime events of the Grand Finals.Woo woo woo whee woo whee!Group up with the Overwatch team on September 25 as

Bungie job listing reveals plans to create Destiny TV shows, films, comics, and more

Bungie’s massive space-shooter franchise Destiny is staged to grow even larger. The company is seeking to hire someone to lead projects that will see the IP expand into new mediums, according to the company’s official hiring website. A new listing has appeared for a senior executive of development for film, TV, and transmedia. This person will report to the Destiny universe executive creative director and drive projects that would see Destiny expand into TV, films, books, comics, and audio formats. Bungie is looking for someone with experience in animation and

NBA 2K22 MyCareer: What to Expect

Top GamesFor the second year in a row, MyCareer is set to offer drastically different experiences on current and next-gen platforms. / Photo courtesy of 2KThe Visual Concepts Development Team released a dev blog Tuesday going over tons of juicy details regarding the series' flagship game mode for NBA 2K22—MyCareer.With less than a week to go until the release of NBA 2K22, here's everything we know about what's coming to MyCareer with the latest iteration of the virtual basketball title.Learn more about the next evolution of The City in #NBA2K22

Riot to stream virtual Pentakill concert ahead of upcoming album release

A virtual concert featuring Pentakill is set to be streamed live on Sept. 8 at 3pm CT ahead of the release of the band’s upcoming album, Lost Chapter, Riot Games announced today. For the virtual album experience, Riot is teaming up with brands Wave and The Mill to help produce the event. The online concert will be streamed on Wave’s own platform, wave.watch.  “We’re excited to continue to push the envelope in music and storytelling with Pentakill,” said Toa Dunn, head of Riot Games Music. “With our partners at Wave,

Livestream reveals new look at Dead Space remake

The remake of the 2008 survival horror game Dead Space is getting a whole new look and fans got a peek today at just how close the developers are keeping to the original. The hour-long livestream started with a trailer for the new game. Viewers were taken through the steps on how the development team went about creating each layer of art that went into making the environment of the game. Fans even got some actual gameplay footage, which is rare for a game that was just announced in July.

Magic: The Gathering 2022 products include Pioneer Challenger Decks, expanded in-store play options

Magic: The Gathering is entering a busy year full of sets and products coming in 2022. Wizards of the Coast revealed plans today for eight full sets coming throughout next year. Along with the eight premier sets, a handful of smaller products are releasing in 2022. These products include preconstructed decks, curated collections of cards, and a twist on the two upcoming Innistrad sets. Innistrad: Midnight Hunt and Innistrad: Crimson Vow are the last two sets scheduled to release this year. After both sets are out, Wizards will hold special

Here are the best quests in World of Warcraft

There are thousands of quests in World of Warcraft. And while most of them operate by the simple kill-and-collect model that strings the story along, there are a recognizable handful of quests that define the story of the game unlike many others.  Across WoW’s immensely long history, there have been several quests added to the game that fall into the “must-play” category. Oftentimes, the best quests in WoW aren’t one-and-done events. Instead, the best moments in the game’s leveling experience are shaped by expansive storylines highlighted by memorable quest chains.

Storytelling Through Interactivity: A Look Into the Craft of Video Game Narrative

How do video games tell stories? This article unpacks some great examples of video game narrative and how the writers behind them crafted their stories. PlatoAi. Web3 Reimagined. Data Intelligence Amplified. Click here to access. Source: https://www.dbltap.com/posts/storytelling-through-interactivity-a-look-into-the-craft-of-video-game-narrative-01fc9f3fdspt?utm_source=RSS