Video games ushering in a new era of storytelling

From roleplaying to open world games, the evolution of gaming culture in the recent times has shifted perspectives on the ways of how stories can be told on screen.

If you're like me and grew up in the early 2000s, you'll remember the video game craze vividly. Back then, just the mention of video games conjured images of those square, bulky consoles, complete with AV jacks that you plugged into the TV and the classic green cartridges often showing signs of wear and tear. These consoles were our gateway to entertainment on weekends, much to the chagrin of our parents. I have many cherished memories of playing video games with my brother after school and on weekends. We'd eagerly trade cartridges with other kids in the neighbourhood, each one holding the promise of exciting new adventures behind its distinctive green exterior.