Explore all of With a Terrible Fate’s articles analyzing the stories of video games, as well as the philosophy of video-game storytelling.
I argue that Arkham Knight combines video game storytelling and Batman theming to perfectly conclude the trilogy.
Featured Author Nathan Randall discusses the importance of playable memories in Final Fantasy VII.
"Nier" is one of the most provocative, masterfully crafted games you've never played. Let me show you why.
Featured Author Nathan Randall argues that video games have a lot to learn from musicals.
Celebrating the announcement of a FFVII remake with commentary on a section of the game that prefigured Majora's Mask.
An explanation of why people who think replaying a game and rereading a book are the same thing are terribly confused.
Deus Ex and Flowers for Algernon may have more practical life advice for you than you imagine.
Featured author Nathan Randall examines the mechanics behind one of the best-known deaths in video games.
"The Stanley Parable," the Milgram experiments, and the ins-and-outs of avatar identity.
Featured Author Dan Hughes gives a rigorous explanation of Shinto influence on Link as a hero in "Ocarina of Time."