[Sughly]

Ergh, I've created a monster!

It's fine if we all want to have arguments over David Cage and whatnot but they are kind of going off topic...

That being said, I can't help but point this out-

Originally Posted by darthmaul

I don't feel the medium is capable of telling a story even a fraction as good. Besides, if I want a story, i would prefer watching or reading one to having to do menial tasks to unlock more, as in dreamfall.

Eh? Come again? I strongly, strongly disagree. A good adventure is one that a) tells a great story, with interesting characters, locations, and settings, and b) uses puzzle design that is integral to the progression of story, rather than being an obstacle to it. Sure, a lot of badly designed games are as you described, but not the whole genre.

Now, back on topic please!