The hero from the rubble narrative is one used perpetually in AAA gaming. Players see their character given weapons, deployed in missions, rewarded as a hero, and ultimately leading the way in the fight against whoever you're fighting against. It's the 'specialness' paradox that has come to form its own school of criticism within the... Continue Reading →
Of Course Video Games Use ‘Specialness’… You Wouldn’t Buy Them If They Didn’t
Musings of a Mario Minion 