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This time on the podcast, the duo welcome back John Tarr for his second
appearance as they take on a gargantuan listener email about storytelling
in video games and FFXIII, as well as talking about the model for AAA
titles moving forward.

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Once Upon a Time...

Full Text of Whiplash's Email

Do you agree or disagree with Whiplash's presentation of FFXIII and game storytelling?
Does Mass Effect in fact include aspects of what he is looking for?Does secondary media add or detract from the game story? What is the right balance?Where does art style fit in? Do Borderlands or Darkness have the story enhanced by the art?

AAA Dinosaurs?

Spreadsheet: New IP vs. Sequels

What does the proliferation of sequels mean for the industry?
Can a completely new game be totally fostered through Kickstarter?What is marketing for huge games like CoD and Halo even doing at this point?What are some creative avenues for new games and marketing?