Captain America and Mjolnir: A “Worthy” Moment
If you saw it without it being spoiled for you, then you know exactly what I’m talking about… the moment that ignited cheers in theaters around the world as Thor’s […]
Black Panther: Reborn for a Purpose
T’Challa may have been born to be a leader, but he wasn’t born as his super-heroic alter-ego the Black Panther… it was only after he was “reborn” that he gained the […]
Wolverine: A Prayerful “Pause” Before the “Claws” Come Out
Wolverine is arguably the most iconic character in the “X-Men” franchise for a good reason… his tragic backstory combined with his healing factor that makes him practically indestructible makes for […]
A “Thanos Snap” Predicament: Living in Fear
There is a reason that Thanos is considered one of the most dangerous villains in Marvel’s comic history… he is both willing and capable of acts of destruction without remorse, […]
Beyond the Surface
Some of my favorite gaming protagonists would not have won the “most likely to save the world” award in high school… from humble plumbers like Mario and Luigi to the […]
New Game, New Day, New Mercies
Unwrapping the plastic off of a video game is an exciting moment for me… it represents a fresh start in a brand new experience, allowing me to begin again without […]
A New Start for a New Year… for Ourselves and Others
There have been several times in my gaming history when I reached the horrific realization that I needed a fresh start… and I don’t mean simply resetting a checkpoint or […]
Curses Into Blessings
Video game antagonists talk a LOT of trash, considering that they were only created for the purpose of being defeated. Throughout the game, we are forced to endure their mockery as […]
An Unreliable Narrator and the Importance of our Words
An in-game narrator can play a HUGE part in our ability to enjoy a game, adding color and texture to the world we are playing in. Some games feature an external […]
The Purpose of Armor: Protection, not Prevention
I have found through experience that when a game provides items such as armor, helmets, or boots, they aren’t a recommendation… they are essential to survival. Try loading up a game […]
Finding God in Video Games 