Why I like videogames etc.

I like video games. I'm glad they're part of my life. I play video games to challenge myself, or to chill out, or to create things, or to enjoy a good story (and participate in it).

I don't like all video games. Some games are poorly written. Some send harmful messages. Some are decent games but not the sort of thing I enjoy. I believe that video games are an art form as deserving of critique as movies, TV, and books.

Video games provide an additional dimension, that not only do players witness the events in the game; they're active participants. That brings with it a dizzying range of possibilities and pitfalls, and the industry is only starting to scratch the surface. I'm developing a game. Providing a framework for player choice, and then responding to players' choices in meaningful ways, is a challenge that I find fascinating.