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10 video games’ stories we can’t wait for in 2023, from Star Wars to Zelda

  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Colossal Cave are among the games that promise the best stories in 2023
  • Season: A Letter to the Future, Star Trek: Resurgence, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, and Disney Illusion Island are also on the list

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, due out on March 17, looks to have a darker story than 2019’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Photo: Respawn Entertainment

The modern video game era has been a showcase for interactive narratives, and it seems like the rest of the entertainment industry is starting to pay attention.

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Two of the most acclaimed animated TV series over the last year were ones inspired by League of Legends and Cyberpunk 2077, and in a few weeks, HBO will launch an anticipated show based on The Last of Us.

But these examples just reinforce something game players have long known: some of the best stories in recent years have been found in interactive media.

More so than competition, challenges or even puzzle solving, it’s the video game stories I’m most looking forward to in 2023. Here are some on my shortlist.

1. Colossal Cave

Colossal Cave. Photo: Sierra On-Line
Colossal Cave. Photo: Sierra On-Line

Release date: January 19

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