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This study examines the influence of story-based video games on players' motivation to enhance vocabulary development. It investigates how gameplay elements, such as character dialogue, plot progression, and contextual language use, contribute to language learning and proficiency among players. The qualitative data collected from Reddit and YouTube posts and comments indicated how gameplay elements, including character dialogue, plot progression, and contextual language use, contribute to language learning and proficiency. The study focused on categorizing and graphically analyzing player interactions and discussions related to language learning behaviors within the context of story-driven games. The research findings provide insights into the potential benefits of incorporating video games into language learning programs. Results indicated a strong interest among players in using video games as materials for language learning, with particular emphasis on genres such as role-playing games (RPGs), open-world games, and simulation games. The findings emphasized the potential of interactive storytelling in fostering language skills and motivation among players, suggesting implications for integrating video games in language learning.