Halo: Going Deeper for the Hidden Rewards
The first time I played through Halo, I started the single-player campaign under normal difficulty and simply followed the story through to its’ conclusion… but that was only the beginning […]
Peace IN the Storm, Not FROM the Storm
While it can be hard to believe during some of the toughest controller-tossing battles we face, video games were designed for the player to WIN. There is a solution to every […]
The Halo Warthog: Designed for Cooperation
Driving the Warthog in Halo all by yourself works just fine if you are trying to enjoy a nice, leisurely cruise around the installation… but if you are trying to […]
Halo’s Needler: Thorns in the Flesh
The “Needler” in Halo may not pack the same punch as a shotgun or a rocket launcher, but its’ ordnance is capable of defeating even the most powerful Spartan because […]
Patience in the Tutorial
I’m not a very patient gamer… my time to play is pretty limited, so when I start a new game I just want to dive right in. Tutorials? Skip… this isn’t my […]
Mission Prioritization: Treasures That Will Last
One of my favorite time-savers in games is the ability to look through my mission log, select my priority, and then set a waypoint to mark that spot… a visible […]
Cortana, Master Chief, and the Holy Spirit
While the original Halo trilogy primarily focuses on the exploits of the Master Chief, the truth is he wouldn’t have made it very far if he didn’t have the voice […]
Halo: Power Through Proximity
While the Halo energy sword is an incredibly powerful weapon that can quickly shift the tide of any battle in the right hands, it does contain a built-in limitation… it […]
Halo Energy Swords and the Weapons Formed Against Us
While there are many unforgettable moments I’ve experienced in my Halo adventures, one of the most memorable is the first time I picked up the energy sword. My previous experience […]
Mario Kart and What’s in Our Heart
Mario Kart is a classic for a reason… over the years it has defined the kart racing genre with its’ simplicity and accessibility. While picking up the coins scattered around […]
Finding God in Video Games 