Hi there.
I have just added an entry to my blog in which I talk a little bit about how important I believe a story is to a game. I also talk a bit about a story I created for a game I am developing with some people and that was the starting point for all these thoughts around games and their stories.
I would be extremely grateful if anyone could provide some feedback, if you could give me 2 minutes of your attention. :)
For those of you interested in it, please check: http://pmhsilva.com/2012/09/10/the-power-of-a-good-story-aka-new-game-project-im-working-on/
Thanks.
Pedro