The PS Classic: All Vibe, No Substance
In the midst of the “retro mini” renaissance that saw both Nintendo and Sega release miniature versions of their consoles pre-loaded with most of their greatest hits, Sony decided to […]
Working as a Team: The Principle of Partnership
While many gaming franchises are defined by a singular character such as Halo’s Master Chief or Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft, Sony designed their platforming mascots to take on their adventures […]
Backwards Compatibility: Balancing Truth With Love
Backwards compatibility is typically one of the most controversial topics during a new console announcement… when Sony launched the PS2, it was fully compatible with the full library of PS1 […]
The Sony PSP: The Battlefield of Style vs. Substance
Based purely on specs, the PlayStation Portable system should’ve dominated the handheld gaming landscape for many years… it was vastly superior to Nintendo’s DS in terms of raw power and […]
The Sony PlayStation “Slimming” Strategy
If there is one thing Sony has consistently shown over the years, it is their penchant for making a “slim version” of their system in each console generation. While it may […]
Kratos: A Painful Lesson in Prioritization
While the tragic backstory of Kratos, the titular character from Sony’s “God of War” series, is a fictional account of a video game character, it also serves as a cautionary […]
The “Way Finder”
I don’t have much free time to play video games, so I can’t waste my limited gaming time running around in the wrong direction. Fortunately, most modern games provide me […]
Hiding His Word in our Hearts: The Secret “Combos” to Success
In the early days of the PS1, “fighting games” really rose to prominence, but becoming good at my favorite games in the genre such as Soul Blade, the Tekken series, […]
Disc Read Error: A Lens Limitation
If you had an original PS2 console back in the day, then perhaps you felt this same pain that I did… the fateful day that my dutiful PlayStation 2 that […]
NBA Live: The Importance of Growth to Survive
While the PlayStation was home to many of the best sports titles in gaming for many years, one specific franchise started out strong but didn’t last long… NBA Live. Originally […]
Finding God in Video Games 