There have always been some good stories and good writing in video games, but it's not been the normal. Now they're hiring talented writers and writing teams who are really grafting new ways to tell stories that haven't been told before. That's a fascinating point. It gets at what the appeal for a writer might be. Are there stories that video games can tell that other mediums can't?
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