Analysis | With A Terrible Fate

Hero of Time: Chapter 1

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

By CJ Thomas, 2 years ago July 10, 2018

What do NieR: Automata and Rear Window have in common? Find out in our latest podcast episode.

By Aaron Suduiko, 2 years ago June 14, 2018

Why develop a canon for video-game storytelling? Watch With a Terrible Fate discuss this at PAX East, along with a debate about Paper Mario.

By Aaron Suduiko, 2 years ago June 3, 2018

How can works of fan fiction empower all fans of a series to see it in a new light? With a Terrible Fate took to PAX East to find out.

By Aaron Suduiko, 2 years ago June 3, 2018

In a decade that gave us a library of games about orphans, EarthBound reminded us how important fathers are to their sons.

By Max Gorynski, 2 years ago May 22, 2018

Casual talks, reviews, and academic papers are all parts of a unified strategy for analyzing games.

By Aaron Suduiko, 3 years ago October 13, 2017

A study in how a sequel can change the meaning of an original—not always for the better.

By Aaron Suduiko, 3 years ago October 6, 2017

How Dark Souls committed an act of genius by building a world where Dark Souls IV is impossible.

By Aaron Suduiko, 3 years ago August 21, 2017

Big changes are coming to With a Terrible Fate. Learn about them all here.

By Aaron Suduiko, 3 years ago July 18, 2017