Fight, Flight, or Choosing the High Ground?
From my very first experience playing Legend of Zelda on the original NES through the Zelda games of the modern era, I’ve found a very important fact to be proven […]
The Irony of “The Legend of Zelda”
Of all of the ironic twists that exist in the world of video games, one of the greatest is that Link, one of the most well-known characters in the entire […]
Mario Kart and the “Narrow Way”: Restriction or Protection?
Like most racing games, Mario Kart has two basic racing options… I can drive on the nicely paved road that was perfectly designed for my vehicle to reach the finish […]
Mario Kart: Be Careful What You Wish For
I’ve found that I should be careful what I wish for when playing Mario Kart… because I might get it. For example, when I am falling behind in a race, […]
Mario Kart: Same Item Box, Different Provision, Always Enough
Item boxes in Mario Kart are both intentionally placed in their location by the game’s developer as well as dynamically filled… upon picking one up, players receive a unique item based […]
Kart Racing Spin-Off’s: Soulless Copies or Attracting a New Audience?
Thanks to the popularity of the original kart racing games like Mario Kart and Diddy Kong Racing, almost every gaming franchise seems to have their own “kart racing” spin-off now. […]
Mario Kart: The “Weak” vs. the “Mighty”
Appearances can be deceiving in Mario Kart… characters like Baby Mario and Baby Peach may not look like legitimate contenders for victory at first glance when compared them to their […]
Mario Kart: Choosing Which Battles are Ours to Fight
Multiplayer modes such as “balloon battle” add a unique twist to the Mario Kart formula, with our racing ability taking a backseat to developing a superior battle strategy. These victories […]
Mario Kart: What to Do When Cheaters Appear to Be Prospering
While playing online with others is one of Mario Kart’s major draws, it also brings in one of the worst aspects of the online gaming experience… CHEATING. The ability to […]
A Lesson From Mario Kart: The Mistake of Rejoicing When Our Enemies Fall
As much fun as playing Mario Kart can be, it is still a competition at its’ core… players use a combination of racing techniques and offensive weapons to advance towards […]
Finding God in Video Games 