Peace in the Storm: A Table in the Presence of our Enemies
While it is played for laughs, one of my favorite moments in the “KPop Demon Hunters” movie is when the Huntrix crew pauses in the middle of a dangerous battle […]
The Legend of Zelda: The Importance of Preparation Before Battle
It would be the height of overconfidence and arrogance to head into the most challenging battles in the Legend of Zelda without any of my armor equipped… and many times, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Sonic Adventure: Finding and Equipping our “Lightning Shoes”
In the Sonic Adventure series we learned that while Sonic is exceptionally fast, the secret to making him exponentially stronger and faster was finding and applying the hidden gear that […]
Intentional Preparation Prior to Battle Participation
In Kingdom Hearts, the intentional choices we make before our mission to prepare for it has a massive impact on how they play out. From deciding how to invest the […]
Finding God in Video Games 