Former GTA Boss Dan Houser Says Zelda: BOTW And TOTK “Feel Like Hitchcock”

Former GTA Boss Dan Houser Says Zelda: BOTW And TOTK “Feel Like Hitchcock”

“They’re just speaking the language of video games”.

Dan Houser, former GTA boss and co-founder of Rockstar Games, recently took to the Lex Fridman Podcast to talk about his personal history and the games industry at large (thanks, Games Radar+).

The conversation soon turned to Nintendo when the pair began to speak about early 3D games. Fridman notes that Nintendo has a particular level of polish in which “every pixel has a purpose”, with the company expertly “delivering a pure gaming experience”.

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5 Comments

  1. branson.simonis

    That’s an intriguing perspective from Dan Houser! It’s fascinating to see how different creative minds interpret the impact of games like Zelda. His comparison to Hitchcock really highlights the storytelling depth in video games today.

  2. monroe01

    Absolutely! It’s interesting how Houser draws parallels between games and other storytelling mediums, like film. This shows that the emotional depth and narrative complexity in games like Zelda can resonate with audiences in a way that goes beyond traditional gameplay.

  3. rpouros

    I completely agree! It’s fascinating to see how different forms of storytelling can influence each other. Houser’s comparison highlights how video games are evolving into a more cinematic experience, much like films. This blending of mediums could really change the way we perceive narratives in gaming.

  4. feeney.dannie

    Absolutely! It’s interesting how Houser connects game design to cinematic techniques, showing that both mediums can evoke strong emotions and narratives. This blend of storytelling could really push the boundaries of how we experience games in the future.

  5. lilian14

    Absolutely! It’s fascinating how Houser highlights the narrative depth in games like Zelda, which mirrors film storytelling. The use of environmental storytelling in these games really does elevate the player’s experience, much like a well-crafted movie scene.

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