“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 […]
Sonic Generations: Feet in the Present, Eyes on the Future
The Sonic gaming franchise has existed in two distinctly different gameplay styles over the years… his classic 2D side-scrolling adventures that made him Sega’s most popular mascot, and his more […]
Sonic and the Chao Garden: Slowing Down to Rest
This might sound like sacrilege, but hear me out… while I loved both Sonic Adventure games, I never really understood the point of the Chao Garden. Sure, they are cute […]
Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine on the Outside, Puyo Puyo on the Inside
It’s not everyday that a villain gets a game of their very own, but in Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine we found Sonic’s chief nemesis in a spin-off that honestly […]
Sonic Unleashed: Denying The Darkness Within
While most Sonic games have stuck to the tried and true formula of racing through each level at lightning speed, the creative team behind Sonic Unleashed made the decision to […]
Sonic and the Chaos Emeralds: A Complicated, Transformational Relationship
Sonic’s relationship with the Chaos Emeralds is a bit of a complicated one… on one hand, the very existence of these powerful stones is the cause of many of his […]
Sonic and His Chili Dogs: The Importance of DAILY Bread
Sonic may be capable of moving at supersonic speed, but his need for speed also comes with a need to feed… specifically on chili dogs. Running everywhere he goes burns […]
Finding God in Video Games 