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What Cybertext Theory Can’t Do
A reluctant response to Markku Eskelinen's "Cybertext Theory: What An English Professor Should Know Before Trying," where Hayles discusses her admiration for Espen Aarseth's work... and the limitations within it she has perceived.
Cyberdrama
Pat Harrigan and Noah Wardrip-Fruin introduce Cyberdrama, the first section of First Person.
Espen Aarseth responds
Espen Aarseth foresees the quick end of Murray's "story-game hybrid" and suggests instead a "critical theory of games."
From Game-Story to Cyberdrama (Sidebar)
Game-Story set theory.
Will Wright’s response (excerpt)
The man behind The Sims, Will Wright, places narrative controls back in the hands of gamers.