In this lesson, you'll learn how Halo, an amazing, mystery-driven shooter game, changed the face of FPS videogames and tells a compelling, dynamic story.

If you want to learn about Halo's storyline, what Chief finds and how he escapes, as well as religious themes and ties, follow along with The Game Professor.

Discover the wonderful world of Bastion, with its strong characters, themes, and storyline and learn why this graceful and effective game is such a work of art.

Dive into analyzing the game elements that combine to create Bastion, a highly successful story and fun-to-play RPG that's equal parts beauty and ruin.

Gain insight into why romance isn't usually a central force in video games, and how design mechanics come into play to make romantic relationships more real.

Explore how simple gameplay can complement a complex story, and how complex gameplay can be successful devoid of a story in this lesson on video game critique.

In this lesson, review the mysterious elements of Lovecraftian horror that are utilized in the video game Destiny, and explore the tonal differences.

In this lesson, learn about the three types of open worlds with The Game Professor, including how each world differs, and pros and cons of each type.

Follow along with The Game Professor as he explains popular arguments against video games as an art and provides insightful evidence disproving these opinions.

Learn why Beyond Good and Evil didn't receive the attention it deserved, and how combining fun gameplay and deep storytelling make this game a masterpiece.