Halo’s Plasma Pistol: Waiting or Charging Up?
The Covenant plasma pistol is often one of the most underrated weapons in the Halo series because it is the one that is most frequently used incorrectly. While its’ basic […]
Our Sword: A Weapon Designed for “Close Quarters Combat”
While the Covenant energy sword in Halo is an incredibly powerful weapon that can quickly shift the tide of any battle in the right hands, it does contain a built-in […]
The Covenant Energy Sword: The Weapons Formed Against Us
We may not remember the exact moment, but we probably remember the FEELING of picking up the Covenant energy sword for the very first time in Halo. My previous experience […]
Plot Twist: False Prophets and Blind Guides
One of the biggest plot twists in the original Halo trilogy was how the Covenant forces completely misunderstood the true intention of the Halo rings… the Covenant “prophets” were not […]
Master Chief, Arbiter, and the Importance of Forgiving the Past to Save the Future
The surprise pairing of the Master Chief and the Arbiter that turned these bitter opponents into unlikely allies was one of the best parts of the original Halo trilogy… for […]
Mario Kart and Keeping our Eyes on the Road
Like most racing titles, winning a race in Mario Kart requires us to keep our eyes completely fixed on what we are heading towards… a quick glance in the wrong […]
Cyclops and the Power in our Eyes
If anyone can speak to the importance of being mindful of what your eyes are doing, it is Scott Summers… his optical powers earned him the name “Cyclops” for a […]
A “Covenant” With Our Eyes
From the early days of trying to discreetly choose our plays in Madden, through the glory years of GoldenEye, and in every split-screen match of Halo in-between, there has been […]
Battling Hunters: Solutions Hidden in Plain Sight
I’ll never forget the first time I faced a Hunter in Halo… actually, make that TWO Hunters since they like to work in pairs. They were the most powerful enemies […]
Finding God in Video Games 