How Video Games Made the Metaverse

This book provides an insightful exploration of storytelling within interactive media, emphasizing the importance of narrative in engaging players and creating meaningful digital experiences. Drawing from over 30 years of industry expertise, Kelly Vero examines how stories are woven through various elements such as design, mechanics, and user interaction across different genres and platforms. It offers practical insights into the design process, incorporating case studies and highlighting how storytelling can shape virtual worlds, games, and digital products to foster connection, purpose, and lasting impact.