Across all literature, William Shakespeare has become one of the most recognized and beloved writers of all time. With over 38 famous works under his name, Shakespeare has maintained legitimacy and relevance to this day. Part of the reason Shakespeare has maintained his fame and influence is the multitude of adaptations many have made from his works. Whether it's a play with a modern interpretation of Romeo and Juliet or an animated version of Hamlet where the characters are placed in futuristic robotic suits; the messages and themes written by the bard have transcended both the eras in which they were written and the mediums in which the works are presented. As new mediums of entertainment come into being, it's inevitable that we'll see someone adapt Shakespeare to that medium. One of the entertainment mediums that has gained considerable recognition in recent history is video games (or interactive storytelling). In recent years interactive storytelling has increasingly been considered a new art form, bringing out a new sense of immersion that hasn't been seen before in any other medium. What was previously seen as a medium created only to entertain children and inspire massacres; has now emerged and is recognized as a new medium that encourages character development and storytelling using choice within games. With the new measure in video games focusing more on artistic value rather than mindless entertainment, there are some games that draw influence from Shakespeare's works. However, due to the young age of the medium, few adaptations of Shakespeare's works are seen in games. Partly because it is often seen by the gaming public as something outside their circles and rarely garners interest. However, as a med...... middle of paper ......Keegan, Tom. “Killzone: Shadow Fall, Story Making Interviews.” Interview. Youtube. Sony Computer Entertainment, December 7, 2013. Web. April 20, 2014. .Portnow, James, and Daniel Floyd. “Extra Credit: The Feeling of Agency.” Additional credits. Network. April 20, 2014. .Croshaw, Ben. "Zero punctuation." Rev. of Killzone: Shadowfall. Escapist 15 January 2014: n. page The Escape. Alloy Digital LLC, January 15, 2014. Web. April 20, 2014. "Lucas Kellan." Killzone Wiki. Wikia, April 15, 2014. Web. April 20, 2014. “Maya “Echo” Visari.” Killzone Wiki. Wikia, 12 April 2014. Web. 20 April. 2014. .