Mario Kart: Blooper Ink and Walking by Faith
While there are plenty of obstacles that can stop us in our tracks during a Mario Kart race, the “inked screen” from a Blooper ink attack is the only one […]
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: An Uncompromising Light in the Darkness
While Sonic’s gaming franchise is home to many of the most iconic console games across many different eras, it doesn’t mean they haven’t produced a few clunkers. Every time Sonic’s […]
Ico: A Helping Hand that Goes Both Ways
I’ve never been a fan of escort missions in my games, so the idea of a game that is essentially one LONG escort mission sounded terrible… until Ico came along […]
The Purpose of Armor: Protection, not Prevention
I have found through experience that when a game provides items such as armor, helmets, or boots, they aren’t a recommendation… they are essential to survival. Try loading up a game […]
Shining a Light When We Aren’t “Feeling It”
Games have become so immersive that it can be easy to forget that the concept of “light” in a video game is actually just a visual construct by the designer… […]
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 […]
Keyblades, Armor, and the Weapons of our Warfare
The sheer accessibility of playing a Kingdom Hearts game is one of the reasons the series became so popular, but that doesn’t mean the missions they contain are easy… success […]
Kairi: A Destiny Concealed in Plain Sight
At the beginning of the Kingdom Hearts series, Kairi appears to be little more than a classic “damsel in distress”, existing only in service to Sora’s over-arching story… but appearances […]
Finding God in Video Games 