Theming | With A Terrible Fate

How Elden Ring Turns Its Player into an Outer God

The Outer Gods of Elden Ring aren't just extra lore: they're also the cipher to understanding the player's place in the Lands Between.

By Aaron Suduiko, 1 month ago April 14, 2022

Final Fantasy VII Remake's storytelling makes JRPGs more accessible to adults—along with a new postgame model, "The Chadley Interpretation."

By Aaron Suduiko, 12 months ago June 11, 2021

16 years ago, one Disney/Final-Fantasy crossover gave birth to a new series. How did the first Kingdom Hearts change storytelling?

By Dan Hughes, 4 years ago May 22, 2018

Drawing a month of horror-themed analysis to a close, explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of Silent Hill 4's storytelling and legacy.

By Dan Hughes, 5 years ago November 6, 2017

From the game's alternate ending, to the evolution of characters in Slack channels, we cover everything Shovel Knight in this exclusive.

By Aaron Suduiko, 5 years ago October 24, 2017

Undertale has captivated the internet since its release, but what's its real impact on the art of game storytelling?

By Dan Hughes, 5 years ago September 24, 2017