: Players are active participants rather than mere spectators [12]. The length of play and character attachment create a "safe experimental space" for experiencing empathy for characters different from the player [12].
: Speculation persists regarding character legacies, such as the appearance of a book by "J. Marston" in GTA V , suggesting Jack Marston may have eventually become a writer [26]. Redemption 2
: Articles in publications like the New Hanover Gazette [11] or Saint Denis Times [8] change based on player choices [10]. For example, sparing or killing witnesses in the "Who the Hell is Leviticus Cornwall" mission directly alters the subsequent news report [2, 30]. : Players are active participants rather than mere
The game’s depth is enhanced through references to broader literary and cinematic traditions. Marston" in GTA V , suggesting Jack Marston
: RDR2 is noted for addressing historical stereotypes and accurately representing people of color as cowboys, offering a more nuanced look at the "found family" dynamic within the gang [23]. III. Intertextuality and World-Building
: Arthur’s personal journal serves as a secondary narrative layer, documenting his internal thoughts and sketches of the world [25].