RiME, E3 rumours and the return of Breaking Bad in the form of PlayStation VR

Bowser, ruler of the Koopas, gazed into the mirror. Where once he had seen a king, now he saw only tears. Thus, heavy with shame, Bowser set off for the castle of Princess Peach, the only creature he had ever wept for.

Thank goodness, you say, that we didn’t write the story for Super Mario Bros.

How players justify their investment is often more important than the plot itself. When games tell stories, we just want to feel like our participation was worth it.