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Column: 'Homer in Silicon': Betraying the Protagonist

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2008-08-09 08:00:34 by Emily Short in GameSetWatch
...protagonist goals Last year I participated in a panel on tragedy in interactive storytelling. One of the big questions there was: if the player identifies with the protagonist and is motivated by the desire for the protagonist to "win" or "succeed", how can satisfying interactive tragedy exist? Won't the player always be trying to avoid...
 
Tags: tragedy, interactive tragedy offer, protagonist, interactive tragedy exist, interactive, protagonist frequently notices, player identifies, player, stupid protagonist
 
 
 
 
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Opinion: 'Shut Up and Save the World - The Silent Protagonist'

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2008-03-10 16:00:17 by Simon Carless in GameSetWatch
...protagonist in video games So there you are, trying to save the world, but no ones listening to you. Whenever someone asks you a question, one of your friends answers for you. When the game finally lets you make a choice, its usually between a) help an old lady across the street or b) poke her in the eye and steal all her money And even when...
 
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Good Idea, Bad Idea: The silent protagonist

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2008-02-10 09:19:00 by Destructoid.com in Destructoid - Hardcore video game blog
...protagonist in today's contribution to the Monthly Musings . -- CTZ One of the biggest issues in gaming that has and persists as a major debate is the nature of the silent protagonist -- the guy who doesn't speak, but still manages to get the point across anyway But is this a bad thing or a good thing? It's not always easy to decide, but...
 
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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Couldve Had A Wookiee Protagonist, Exploding Rancor Heads (GDC 2008)

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2008-02-22 16:03:51 by Tracey John in MTV Multiplayer
...protagonist in a TIE fighter construction facility, showing off Force push and grip against hapless Stormtroopers A cinematic was shown, depicting the apprentice giving Darth Vader the lightsaber of Master Kota. Only together can we defeat him, Vader said of the Emperor, revealing his scheme to the apprentice. Obediently he replied, I will...
 
Tags: star wars, force, star wars creator, star wars game, game, darth maul-centric game, smuggler game, force push, final game assets
 
 
 
 
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GTA IV Protagonist an Unfair Stereotype, Says UK Immigration Advocate

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2008-04-28 14:41:24 by GamePolitics in GamePolitics.com
...protagonist of Grand Theft Auto IV, represents a damaging stereotype, according to the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants , an advocacy group based in the U.K MCV UK reports The JCWI has told The Times that it disagrees with a Balkan being portrayed as being involved in a criminal underworld and that the game could even make life...
 
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Force Unleasheds Protagonist in Soul Calibur 4

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2008-06-06 17:25:24 by Mark Brown in British Gaming Blog
...protagonist from upcoming action title, The Force Unleashed, will be a playable fighter in Soul Calibur 4 Namcos fighter is already the battleground for Yoda and Darth Vader, but this new character trips on the Dark Side as it was announced previously that you play the Secret Apprentice to bad boy Vader Sure, Vader and Yoda were a unique...
 
Tags: darth vader, vader, bad boy vader, soul calibur, playable fighter, brand synergy, action title, fan service, character trips
 
 
 
 
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Meet Geralt: A Look at The Witcher's Protagonist

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2008-07-30 21:17:52 by Shawn Sines in Gaming Today
...protagonist theres an article available profiling of Geralt of Rivia from one gamers perspective. Meet Geralt introduces the White Wolf letting readers get to know more about this hero Geralt is definitely not a knight in shining armor, although he does seem to get all the girls. You can even collect cards of those you tumble in the game. Hes...
 
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Dark Void game details, protagonist unmasked

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2008-11-11 19:31:00 by Karl B. in Xbox 360
...protagonist According to Bryant, even though Dark Void is not an open-world game, players will still have the freedom to choose how they approach a battle. The typical run-and-gun tactic is a favorite. Players can also use cover for more tactical battles. They can even use their jetpacks to hijack a UFO and rain fire on their enemies. Mmm,...
 
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Write the Game: Writing a Kick-Ass Script 3: The Meat and Potatoes

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2008-05-12 13:34:04 by Editor in VirginWorlds MMO News
...protagonist has free will? Lets take a look at what a plot actually is Plot refers to the series of events that give a story its meaning and effect. In most stories, these events arise out of conflict experienced by the main character. - Elements of Fiction Now, most plots have what is called rising action which reaches a climax . After the...
 
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