Transmedia Storytelling is a concept that explains the distribution of media content across multiple media platforms. In a multi-layered media landscape, content is no longer confined to one medium, but rather works across media boundaries.
How BioShock makes you forget you’re playing a game (2K Games)
Review
Rebecca de Jongh
13/10/2023
6 minutes to read
BioShock's narrative and clever game design fully immerse you into its story. You forget you are playing a game until suddenly the game makes you painfully aware you were never truly in control...
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