Problems with Modern Game Stories: Part I

Problems with Modern Game Stories is a three part series arguing that today’s video game narratives are ineffective. Note: Only single-player, AAA first/third person games apply to this argument. The article contains SPOILERS for Red Dead Redemption.  

Publisher Overview: Electronic Arts, FY 2013 - Q2 2014

Publisher Overview attempts to analyze the businesses of major video game publishers in a visual, easy-to-digest format. Statistics and other information are largely retrieved from annual reports, quarterly conference calls, and other publically available sources. Publisher Overview aims to provide a snapshot of an organization’s current performance with accessibility in mind.

Five Signs Halo 5 is Headed in the Right Direction

Barely anything is known about the next Halo installment and it will most likely be a while before 343 Industries leaves Halo 4 behind and starts talking about its next title. Until then, one can only speculate how the game will play, what the story will be, and what new ideas it will bring. There are, however, positive signs scattered throughout the internet, perhaps hinting at Halo 5's progress. Below are five of these signs that may show Halo 5’s promising direction.

Publisher Overview: Activision Blizzard, FY 2012

Publisher Overview attempts to analyze the businesses of major video game publishers in a visual, easy-to-digest format. Statistics and other information are largely retrieved from annual reports, quarterly conference calls, and other publically available sources. Publisher Overview aims to provide a snapshot of an organization’s current performance with accessibility in mind.

Publisher Overview: Take-Two Interactive, FY 2013

Publisher Overview attempts to analyze the businesses of major video game publishers in a visual, easy-to-digest format. Statistics and other information are largely retrieved from annual reports, quarterly conference calls, and other publically available sources. Publisher Overview aims to provide a snapshot of an organization’s current performance with accessibility in mind.