Questions Within the Questing: Finding Purpose in the “Strange”
What is the strangest in-game item you have picked up and eventually found a critical use for in a game? No, I am not talking about collecting all the Korok […]
Saying Goodbye to Ash Ketchum – Faithful in the Little Things
The time has finally come to say goodbye to the world’s most well-known Pokémon trainer… Ash Ketchum. After 25 years of leading the Pokémon anime series as the leading protagonist […]
Empty Boxes, Hollow Promises, and the “Fruits of Repentance”
Many gamers who made the highest level of commitment and forked over some SERIOUS dollars to order the collector’s edition of God of War: Ragnarok received a very rude awakening […]
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Faith, Hope, and “If Wishes Were Fishes”
We are all accustomed to seeing “bugs” in our Pokémon titles… but typically they are cute and fun character such as Caterpie, Butterfree, or Cutiefly. The bugs that are currently […]
The “Twitch-ification” of gaming: Seeking Validation Through Viral Victories
It is a question that civilized societies have grappled with from the dawn of time… an ancient mystery that has stumped ancient philosophers and continues to boggle the minds of […]
Reaching for Answers: Finding Peace in the Prequel
Star Wars. Halo. Harry Potter. Final Fantasy. The MCU. The Legend of Zelda. Tomb Raider. What is one thing all of these various properties and so many more have experienced […]
Call of Duty MW2: A Dummy Disc in Disguise? Conduits or Containers
The annual launch of a new Call of Duty game has essentially become part of the gamer’s calendar year… and while the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft will potentially […]
Healers: The Support Class We All Need, But Few Are Willing to Be
The surge in popularity of class-based games such as Overwatch and Apex Legends and the continuing dominance of titles like Team Fortress and League of Legends has brought the age-old […]
Animal Crossing: My Virtual Life as a Bad Neighbor
Of all the challenges that have existed over the last few crazy years, Animal Crossing has been one of the few constant positives in a sea of trials and tribulations. […]
End of Watch: The Shutdown of Overwatch to Launch Overwatch 2
Overwatch 1 is gone… the game that became a standard in esports competition and redefined team-based shooters for a generation of gaming fans has been wiped off of the face […]
Finding God in Video Games 