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: It’s Not Over Until It’s OVER
Mario Kart races aren’t over until they are truly OVER… until one racer actually crosses the finish line, there are still multiple paths to finish first for those who keep […]
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 […]
Sonic’s Inauspicious Debut: Small Beginnings
While Sonic the Hedgehog is the character most easily identified with Sega, he got off to a pretty inauspicious start… his original gaming debut wasn’t as the speedster with his […]
“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 […]
Loading Screens: The Day Between Good Friday and Easter
If I’m being honest, I’m not a big fan of loading screens in my video games, especially when they are the only thing standing between me and the next part […]
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 