Vince Locke

Vince Locke serves as an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of English, Literature, and World Languages within Ferris State University's College of Arts, Sciences and Education. He holds a Master of Arts in English from Central Michigan University.

Education:

• MA in English, Central Michigan University

His research centers on ludonarrativity—the interplay between gameplay mechanics and narrative structures in video games. He investigates how titles like Halo function as participatory myths, engaging players in cultural storytelling frameworks. This work bridges game studies, digital humanities, and literary theory, emphasizing the cultural significance of interactive media as modern myth-making platforms.

Analysis of his publications reveals consistent exploration of player agency, narrative integration in gaming environments, and the transformation of traditional storytelling through digital interactivity. His scholarship highlights video games as critical spaces for examining contemporary narrative evolution and cultural transmission.

No information is available regarding scientific awards, student advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations.