An “Ugly Sonic” Start, a “Super Sonic” Finish
Video games have a really poor track record of becoming successful movies, and it looked like that trend would continue when the first images of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie […]
Sonic’s Most Persistent Opponent: Contending With the Thorn in our Side
In each of his games over the years, there has always been one constant thorn in Sonic’s side… water. While the “Blue Blur” possesses nearly unmatched speed on solid surfaces, […]
Difficulty Settings: Showing His Standard of Love
For years, most video games only included one standard difficulty level… if the game was too challenging for us to play at its’ default setting, our options were pretty limited. Sometimes, […]
Eggman/Dr. Robotnik: A Persistent Adversary
Whether you call him Eggman or prefer to use his proper legal name of Dr. Robotnik, the truth remains the same… he is one resilient villain. No matter how many […]
Sonic vs. Metal Sonic: The Battlefield of Our Minds
Of all of Sonic’s many opponents, Metal Sonic has consistently proven to be one of his most dangerous adversaries… and what makes this robotic replica so difficult to defeat is […]
Amy Rose: The Importance of a Meek and Gentle Spirit
Amy Rose is the heart of Team Sonic in more ways than one… while most of her teammates tend to fight first and ask questions later, Amy shows her strength […]
Knuckles: The True Strength of a Warrior
Knuckles is certainly the “heavy hitter” for Team Sonic, using his formidable strength to support his fellow team members as well as protect any other creatures who are in need. […]
Tails and Having Joy at All Times
Team Sonic is frequently pressed into service fighting one exhausting battle after another with the fate of the entire planet on the line, but if you were talking to Tails […]
Sonic and Shadow: Parallel Pains, Diverging Destinies
In many ways Sonic and Shadow’s journeys run parallel to each other, as both hedgehogs have endured far more than their fair share of painful losses and unprovoked challenges in […]
Sonic and the Secret of the Disappearing Rings?
One of the defining features of any Sonic game is the act of collecting rings as we race through the level… but no matter how many rings I pick up, […]
Finding God in Video Games 