Are Video Games Like Novels?
Are Video Games Like Novels?
Are Video Games Like Novels?
By Ashawnta Jackson
March 5, 2022
Summary
The article explores the relationship between video games and traditional narratives like novels and films. While initially seen as fundamentally different, video games, according to scholar Eric Hayot, must be understood alongside novels to grasp their full cultural significance. Early perceptions emphasized distinctions, but as demonstrated by Spike Lee's incorporation of a film into NBA 2K16, boundaries between mediums are increasingly blurred. Despite simplistic early games, like Pong, lacking explicit narratives, they draw on centuries-old storytelling traditions. The fusion of gaming and cinema challenges traditional distinctions and enriches narrative aesthetics, highlighting the evolving nature of storytelling in video games.
Reference
Jackson, A. (2022, March 5). Are video games like novels? JSTOR Daily. Retrieved from https://daily.jstor.org/are-video-games-like-novels/