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The Electronic Wireless Show Podcast episode 142: the best backstories in games specialBut what is a Weetabix, really?
But what is a Weetabix, really?
My own tragic backstory is that I grew up without any real tragedy, thus meaning my life will never be serialised on Netflix. I have lobbied producers many times, but they just say things like “Half of everyone’s parents are divorced, Alice, you’re not special!”. Luckily, games provide richer narrative ground to tread, so this week’s Electronic Wireless Showpodcastis all about our favourite backstories in games!
It is, however, a highly derailed podcast even for us. First of all we need to clear up what exactly a casserole is, and then we get into this whole thing about what a gritty reboot of Matthew would be like, and also I describe the time I and my brothers were so hungover one Christmas Day a decade ago that we couldn’t stand up. There’s a bunch of games stuff in there, though. Also: The Sopranos.
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LinksStrong entry off the bat from Matthew, who enjoys the way story is integrated intoHades. Hades is a very good game that you should play.
Nate explains the terrifying backstory toHalo. (For those interested in the interview about ARGs that I did, you can find ithere)
I was also unaware thatTeam Fortress 2has a weird backstory.
Matthew also gives a shout out to the backstories ofResident Evil, like the architect who was somehow tricked into designing a death trap murder house.
I give a very serious argument in favour of how the Warcraft movie should have been a trilogy covering the rise and fall of Prince Arthas as he becomes the Lich King, as told inWarcraft III
