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How Final Fantasy VII Remake’s Whispers Changed Fate—and Storytelling
By Aaron Suduiko on May 7, 2020
The ending of Final Fantasy VII Remake has turned the storytelling formula of challenging fate on its head—and all it took was a Whisper.
What’s in an Opening? A Tale of Two Title Scenes
By Dan Hughes on May 7, 2020
A great artwork's entire story is contained in its opening scene—and Final Fantasy VII Remake is no exception.
The Oeuvre of Miyazaki and Horror Storytelling: Join With a Terrible Fate for 2 Panels at PAX West 2019
By Aaron Suduiko on August 30, 2019
PAX West 2019 is a celebration of video games and their power to tell incredible stories, and what could be more rewarding than exploring how those stories can terrify, aggravate, and alienate you to the Read more…
"If You Change Your Mind": Shapeshifters of EarthBound
By Max Gorynski on August 29, 2019
Only EarthBound could marry the mechanics of dungeon-crawling with the themes of epic poetry.
The Importance of Context in Gaming: A Case Study of The Witness
By Caymus Ducharme on May 11, 2019
The Witness is an icon of minimalist video-game storytelling. But when—and how—can minimalism go too far?
The Drawing Board, Episode 1: The Origins of With a Terrible Fate
By Aaron Suduiko on March 26, 2018
In the first episode of With a Terrible Fate's new podcast, our founder discusses the site's development over the last three years.
The Real Architect of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is Plato
By Aaron Suduiko on March 14, 2018
One of the world's oldest thinkers gives us a surprising view into one of the world's newest forms of storytelling.
Does Shovel Knight Belong in the Video Game Canon?
By Dan Hughes on March 2, 2018
Yacht Club Games took to Kickstarter and taught developers how to make games that engage a gamers’ nostalgia without drowning them in it.
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Solving the Puzzle of Roche in Final Fantasy VII Remake
By Dan Hughes on May 28, 2020
The mysterious Roche vanishes from Final Fantasy VII Remake as quickly as he arrives—but he's no sideshow.
The Drawing Board: The Legacy of Final Fantasy VII Remake, Article Postmortem #1
By Dan Hughes on May 25, 2020
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Apocalypse Soon? Final Fantasy VII Remake as Apocalyptic Literature
By Adam Bierstedt on May 21, 2020
The central threat of Final Fantasy VII Remake isn't just a meteor: it's a clash between the principles of Christian and Buddhist philosophy.
The Language of Trophies in Final Fantasy VII Remake
By Aaron Suduiko on May 14, 2020
Getting the platinum trophy in Final Fantasy VII Remake doesn't just add playtime to the game: it also changes how we understand the story.
How Final Fantasy VII Remake’s Whispers Changed Fate—and Storytelling
By Aaron Suduiko on May 7, 2020
The ending of Final Fantasy VII Remake has turned the storytelling formula of challenging fate on its head—and all it took was a Whisper.
The Drawing Board: Why Analyze the Legacy of Final Fantasy VII Remake?
By Aaron Suduiko on May 7, 2020
On a special edition of With a Terrible Fate's podcast, the team reflects on the reasons that they're analyzing Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Introduction: The Legacy of Final Fantasy VII Remake
By Aaron Suduiko on May 7, 2020
Read With a Terrible Fate's mission statement for their analytical series in which they explore the storytelling of Final Fantasy VII Remake.
What’s in an Opening? A Tale of Two Title Scenes
By Dan Hughes on May 7, 2020
A great artwork's entire story is contained in its opening scene—and Final Fantasy VII Remake is no exception.