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Ran across this recently: > Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare puts storytelling in a narrative. Infinity Ward breaks ground by exploring weight and its responsibi

by btrask 10y ago

Ran across this recently: > Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare puts storytelling in a narrative. Infinity Ward breaks ground by exploring weight and its responsibilities. In a time of adversity, the player, as Captain of their warship, must take command against an enemy. Soldiers are thrust into circumstances that will test their training and reveal their character as they learn to lead and make decisions necessary to achieve victory. The game also introduces environments, weaponry and abilities to Call of Duty. The campaign – from combat to fighters – occurs as an experience with loading times and delivers franchise moments that fans love. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2016/05/02/call-of-duty-infinite-warfare-announced/#comment-2195269 https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2016/05/02/call-of-duty-inf...

sago 10y ago
I'd love to hear a 'honest trailers' style reading of things like this: "Marketing Copy without the Marketing Wank" - I think that example couple be better in a few places, but it is instructive how little actual content it contains, and how none of that content is at all informative.
- roymurdock 10y ago
  A young author named Tao Lin uses this "transparent" style to write fiction. I haven't read any of his stuff because it seems like such a tedious, vapid way to write a story, but check out some of the reviews on his book Richard Yates on Amazon: I read 'Richard Yates' on a work night in the beginning of the week alone in my room. I had heard that 'Richard Yates' was a true account by the author, which was primarily my motivation to read it. I had only ever read 'Shoplifting' prior to reading 'Richard Yates.' The content made me feel, at first, shame and resentment for my own teenage mistakes. I also felt uneasy and inadequate that I didn't find it as humorous as other people did. So, at first, I felt negatively towards `Richard Yates,' as it made me feel poorly. I didn't want my initial reaction and past experiences to shape my opinion of the book. After a week's worth of thought, I realized that I had received exactly what I wanted from `Richard Yates;' a literal retelling of events from a narrator unmotivated and unconcerned with my or anyone else's opinion of them. Behind the seemingly fake method of building a familiar brand is a product that is unusually authentic. It is likeable at times and unlikable other times. The book satisfied my curiosity about the author's life. This thought made me feel calm about the book. Things that I perceive to be authentic make me feel good about society and culture. I feel good. Thank you for `Richard Yates.' https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Yates-Novel-Tao-Lin/dp/1935554158?ie=UTF8&ref_=asap_bc https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Yates-Novel-Tao-Lin/dp/193555...
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by btrask 10y ago

sago 10y ago

I'd love to hear a 'honest trailers' style reading of things like this: "Marketing Copy without the Marketing Wank" - I think that example couple be better in a few places, but it is instructive how little actual content it contains, and how none of that content is at all informative.

roymurdock 10y ago
A young author named Tao Lin uses this "transparent" style to write fiction. I haven't read any of his stuff because it seems like such a tedious, vapid way to write a story, but check out some of the reviews on his book Richard Yates on Amazon: I read 'Richard Yates' on a work night in the beginning of the week alone in my room. I had heard that 'Richard Yates' was a true account by the author, which was primarily my motivation to read it. I had only ever read 'Shoplifting' prior to reading 'Richard Yates.' The content made me feel, at first, shame and resentment for my own teenage mistakes. I also felt uneasy and inadequate that I didn't find it as humorous as other people did. So, at first, I felt negatively towards `Richard Yates,' as it made me feel poorly. I didn't want my initial reaction and past experiences to shape my opinion of the book. After a week's worth of thought, I realized that I had received exactly what I wanted from `Richard Yates;' a literal retelling of events from a narrator unmotivated and unconcerned with my or anyone else's opinion of them. Behind the seemingly fake method of building a familiar brand is a product that is unusually authentic. It is likeable at times and unlikable other times. The book satisfied my curiosity about the author's life. This thought made me feel calm about the book. Things that I perceive to be authentic make me feel good about society and culture. I feel good. Thank you for `Richard Yates.' https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Yates-Novel-Tao-Lin/dp/1935554158?ie=UTF8&ref_=asap_bc https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Yates-Novel-Tao-Lin/dp/193555...

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