The Tragic End of Google Stadia: Counting the Cost
After years of using Google to successfully search for everything from song lyrics to pot roast recipes, it apphears we have finally learned that there is one thing that Google […]
The “Twitch-ification” of gaming: Seeking Validation Through Viral Victories
It is a question that civilized societies have grappled with from the dawn of time… an ancient mystery that has stumped ancient philosophers and continues to boggle the minds of […]
Reaching for Answers: Finding Peace in the Prequel
Star Wars. Halo. Harry Potter. Final Fantasy. The MCU. The Legend of Zelda. Tomb Raider. What is one thing all of these various properties and so many more have experienced […]
Healers: The Support Class We All Need, But Few Are Willing to Be
The surge in popularity of class-based games such as Overwatch and Apex Legends and the continuing dominance of titles like Team Fortress and League of Legends has brought the age-old […]
Animal Crossing: My Virtual Life as a Bad Neighbor
Of all the challenges that have existed over the last few crazy years, Animal Crossing has been one of the few constant positives in a sea of trials and tribulations. […]
End of Watch: The Shutdown of Overwatch to Launch Overwatch 2
Overwatch 1 is gone… the game that became a standard in esports competition and redefined team-based shooters for a generation of gaming fans has been wiped off of the face […]
Getting Ugly? Xbox, Sony, Call of Duty, and the Challenging Truth About “Blessing Our Enemies”
Well… that didn’t take long. Microsoft’s massive acquisition of Activision Blizzard was not expected to endear them to Sony, but since the relationship between the two companies has typically demonstrated […]
The Strange and Slightly Convoluted Path to the Endgame (Genesis 37,40)
If you have played and finished a video game, you know the feeling… yes, THAT feeling. That glorious mixture of exhilaration, accomplishment, and relief that comes from finally setting the […]
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl: It’s All in the Training (2 Cor. 12)
I have a very important question for you… Do you wanna be the very best? Like no one ever was? Is catching Pokémon your real test, and training them your […]
Metroid Dread: The Path Forward Through Our Broken Past (2 Kings 4:1-7)
Metroid has finally returned, gracing the Nintendo Switch with an elite masterpiece for fans new and old alike. Is it the sequel to Metroid Prime we have been waiting for? […]
Finding God in Video Games 