Story in Gaming?

Frank and I start a new project this month, working with a company that produces video games and computer games.  Yes, even computer games use the principals of classical storytelling. Often that’s my first way in with a student.  Favorite story?  I don’t know.  Favorite book?  Favorite Movie?  TV show?  Nah.  What about video games?  Do you like those?  And we’re off and running. 

I asked my son why he’d play some horrible game like Grand Theft Auto and didn’t he think it could lead to vioence.  He just laughed at me.  There’s not really much chance of him going out and doing those things that are in the game.  He wouldn’t even want to.  But it does make a good game. 

So hey, at my advanced age, I’m lucky I get to participate in the youth culture.  You never know, maybe I’ll learn something new!