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    10 video games we're excited about in 2023

    by Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times Dec 30, 2022 5 minutes
    A scene from“ Colossal Cave 3 D Adventure,” the new game from Roberta and Ken Williams.

    When I think of the games I'm most curious about in 2023, one word comes to mind: story. Well, maybe two words: story and characters.

    The modern video game era has been a showcase for interactive narratives, and it seems like the rest of the entertainment industry is starting to pay attention. Two of the most acclaimed animated series over the last year were ones inspired by "League of Legends" and "Cyberpunk 2077," and in a few weeks, HBO will launch an anticipated show based on "The Last of Us."

    But these examples just reinforce something game players have long known: some of the best stories in recent years are found in interactive media.

    More so than competition, challenges or even puzzle solving, it's the video game stories I'm most looking forward to in 2023. Here are some

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