Like most views in the gaming world, it's not as bad as critics make it out to be, but a bigger problem than optimists are willing to admit.

Despite a few set backs, writing in video games has been improving. Even the most lamest ending in modern gaming is far better than a single screen that misspells congratulations or some other positive message.

Of course, I am not giving writers a free pass based on that notion, but I feel far too many people fail to see how far gaming has come because of some issues here and there. Hell, I am a person that will cry foul when I feel like the writing in a game isn't up to par, but I'm not going to kid myself and claim that, "WORST WRITING EVER!!!!"

Bah, I am going in circles. Long story short, you take the good and the bad and hope things improve over time. Otherwise, break into the biz and show people who's boss.