How video games turn players into storytellers

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November 23, 2018 NEW ON TED.COm How video games turn players into storytellers 10:09 minutes · TED2018 Have you ever watched a film or read a novel, wishing that you could change the narrative to save your favorite character? Game designer David Cage allows you do just that in his video games, where players make decisions that shape an ever-changing plot. In a talk and live demo, Cage presents a scene from his new project, letting the audience control a character's decisions. "Interactive storytelling can be what cinema was in the 20th century: an art that deeply changes its time," Cage says. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day When you need to take an intellectual snack break A selection of fascinating TED Talks for when you need to feed your intellectual curiosity (in 10 minutes or less). Watch » 20 talks · Total run time 2:45:45 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COm Why is voting in the US so difficult? It is no exaggeration to say that the American election system is complicated. Just look at the recounts, and think about your own voting experiences. Here's what's needed to bring the US into the 21st century -- and help bring every citizen to the polls. Read more »   Download the TED app

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