Mario Kart and the Art of the Power Slide
Every great video game over the years has stuck to the tried and true formula of being easy to pick up and play, but difficult to fully master… and Mario […]
Mario Kart: Blooper Ink and Walking by Faith
While there are plenty of obstacles that can stop us in our tracks during a Mario Kart race, the “inked screen” from a Blooper ink attack is the only one […]
Fake Item Boxes in Mario Kart: Counterfeit Answers to Prayer
Races in Mario Kart can be won or lost based on the item boxes around the track that we pick up, and the most devious object in the entire game […]
The “Luigi Death Stare”
One of the most iconic images in all of gaming is the infamous “Luigi death stare”… that look of absolute and utter disdain cast by Mario’s brother in Mario Kart. […]
Mario Kart and the Problem With Revenge
Few gaming franchises are more iconic than Mario Kart, offering the perfect blend of a simple racing game with the unpredictability of vehicular combat, resulting in an addictive experience where […]
Sonic and the Disappearing Rings: Eternal vs. Temporary
While there have been many things that have changed in the Sonic franchise over the years, one thing has remained a constant… the rings that I pickup while running through […]
Sonic: Running at Full Speed, Even in the Dark
It hasn’t always been easy to be one of Sonic’s biggest fans… while the Sega Genesis era was full of incredible releases that made the future seem bright, as Sega […]
“Easter Eggs” in our Games: A Reminder to Search
Over the years we’ve all become accustomed to looking for “Easter eggs” in our video games… little hidden nuggets of gaming goodness from the developer that rewards only the most […]
Running the Loop: Sonic’s Secret to Defying Gravity
One of the most iconic parts of any Sonic game is when Sonic speeds through those giant loops that populate his game levels, defying gravity with each step he takes. […]
Sonic’s Cross-Platform Strategy: Becoming All Things To Save Some
Years ago, the idea that Sonic the Hedgehog would appear in games on a Nintendo platform seemed ridiculous to consider. But when Sega made the decision to end hardware development […]
Finding God in Video Games 