New episode! Does Hitman Actually Benefit From its Episodic Release? (Patreon)

Hey guys - the new episode of the show is here! This is from a sub-series I want to try called Meditations which will be slightly more opinion based, trying to figure out the answer to a particular question within the industry, but still just as in-depth. I really hope you enjoy it! This one talks about Hitman's episodic nature and whether or not it actually benefits the game. I would argue (and this is entirely separate from the presumedly shadier business reasons that Square Enix had) that whilst the overarching narrative barely exists as a result, it makes each map an entry in an anthology as opposed to simply a 'level' in a larger progression. In doing so, it places control of the moment-to-moment narrative in the player's control and encourages them to experiment within the confines of the map. As such, I would say that this wouldn't have occurred were it released as a full package. Thank you SO much for your continued support. The channel is growing so quickly - it took nine months to get to 1000 subs, and in two weeks another 1000 is in sight. The sense of purpose this has given me is immeasurable and I have you guys to thank for that. As for where the show goes from here, I think three episodes like this a month is the sweet spot. I'll probably still make content weekly but the fourth video will probably be shorter and less formal in nature and as such I won't charge you guys for it. This extra content has been made possible by you guys and that's amazing. Anyway, let me know what you think of all this - you guys are now directly involved in helping the show so I value your input more than anything! Also, I'll get the Patron rewards out later today and I'll respond to your comments then too. Thank you all so much once again. You have no idea how much this means. Hamish Writing on Games