> I strongly believe that video games have a higher ceiling for storytelling quality.

I find the opposite. I play a game and get into the story only to put it down and totally forget what the hell I was doing the next time I pick it up (sometimes a week later). I really wish there was a re-cap feature in games. Playing Elden Ring required a guide since the game is incredibly dense and has little to no quest tracking.

This is why as I get older and have less time I play more Fortnight and alike as I can just drop in and play for 15 mins