With A Terrible Fate

Read the first chapter of an analytically grounded, fan-written story that bridges the gap between Majora's Mask and Twilight Princess.

Think the horror of Doki Doki Literature Club is a simple case of breaking the fourth wall? Look closer.

In the first episode of With a Terrible Fate's new podcast, our founder discusses the site's development over the last three years.

One of the world's oldest thinkers gives us a surprising view into one of the world's newest forms of storytelling.

Yacht Club Games took to Kickstarter and taught developers how to make games that engage a gamers’ nostalgia without drowning them in it.

Understanding the nature King Rhoam’s kingship gives us a whole new understanding of Link’s latest journey.

When it comes to EarthBound, cops and punks aren’t Ness’s greatest enemies: it’s Nothingness.

Melee champions depend more on mindfulness and empathy than on wave dashes.

A puzzle about how much of Where the Water Taste Like Wine is true reveals an unexpected lesson about the value of folk tales.

Terms like "immersion" might seem like a great way to have productive conversations about video games—but they're actually holding us back.

Despite being smaller than an MP3 file, EarthBound achieved more with its music than many symphonies manage.

In Seattle for PAX this weekend? Join us for two opportunities to analyze video-game storytelling!

Knights of the Old Republic established Star Wars as more than a film franchise. How has it impacted gaming over the years?

Donkey Kong 64 combined everything from banana-inspired controllers to rap. How did it impact the storytelling of video games?

Witches, rhyming, and one of gaming's first dynamic duos. Join us as we examine the legacy of Banjo-Kazooie.

Are free-to-play mobile games just shameless cash grabs, or might they hold the key to the latest innovations in storytelling?