For the last ten years, games have been growing increasingly similar to movies in terms of the style of storytelling. However, with Alone in the Dark, Atari is trying a new method of narrative structure - something more akin to a season of television than to a feature film.

In this week's Sessler's Soapbox, Adam explores the episodic method of game-playing employed by Atari and growing number of game developers.

What do you think? Is the serial route the way of the future, or do you prefer your games to be similar to 30 hour movies? Check out the video and let us know what you think, or share your thoughts on our forums.

Sessler's Soapbox: Previously On... Alone In The Dark

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The Daily Feed With Layla Kayleigh: 5.28.08

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Here's what happened today in the world of videogames, technology and popular culture!

• Japanese survival/horror/photography simulator Fatal Frame IV has a release date: July 31st in Japan.
• Spore enters the creature stage.
• More six-fingered GTA madness.
• The PlayStation 3 version of underwater shooter Bioshock is coming in October, 2008.
• How much did Postal make? It is a mystery.
• The third Rayman game is coming!
• Ubisoft will help you quit smoking.
• Check it out! The first screens of Bioshock for the PS3!
• Ubisoft announced the development of Shaun White Snowboarding.
• Gametap.com's editorial and video departments are no more.
• Guitar god Slash has conflicted feelings about videogames.
• The Office star Rainn Wilson will have a small role in Michael Bay’s upcoming Transformers 2.
• ABC and the FBI were totally PUNK'D!

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Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit hits retail on June 10, 2008 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. What's Goku got going on in the game?

Find out here. Be sure to hit the jump for our footage from the demo.

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit - Goku

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There was a lot of new media for Far Cry 2 out of Ubidays today. Check out this trailer and be sure to hit the break for more videos.

The open-ended FPS will hit the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 later this year.

 

Trailer - Far Cry 2

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Our screenshot gallery is here.

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Today, Ubisoft unveiled the first trailer and game details for Prince of Persia.

According to the company, the video game opens an entirely new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe in addition to introducing a "fresh Illustrative art style, evolved combat system, open world structure and dynamic AI – most notably in the form of the Prince's powerful ally Elika."

Prince of Persia is scheduled to release Holiday 2008 for the Xbox 360, the PS3 and the PC, with another POP game hitting the Nintendo DS!

But enough talk. Check out the trailer!

Trailer - Prince of Persia

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Konami and Kojima Productions have released a theatrical style trailer for Metal Gear Solid 4. Check it out! It even features the Movie Voice Guy!

The stealth-action game drops on June 12 for the PlayStation 3.

 

Trailer - Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots