The Halo Warthog: Designed for Cooperation
Driving the Warthog in Halo all by yourself works just fine if you are trying to enjoy a nice, leisurely cruise around the installation… but if you are trying to […]
Halo’s Needler: Thorns in the Flesh
The “Needler” in Halo may not pack the same punch as a shotgun or a rocket launcher, but its’ ordnance is capable of defeating even the most powerful Spartan because […]
Patience in the Tutorial
I’m not a very patient gamer… my time to play is pretty limited, so when I start a new game I just want to dive right in. Tutorials? Skip… this isn’t my […]
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 […]
Unworthy: Among Us and “Impostor Syndrome”
One of the most tried and true gaming tropes is the protagonist who isn’t the person that they think they are… sometimes they conveniently have amnesia that doesn’t wear off […]
Mario Kart and What’s in Our Heart
Mario Kart is a classic for a reason… over the years it has defined the kart racing genre with its’ simplicity and accessibility. While picking up the coins scattered around […]
Halo: Legendary Challenges, Weary Arms, and Helping Hands
Taking on the more “Legendary” challenges in Halo is rarely a one-person job for me, and being able to invite a friend into some of the more difficult chapters has […]
Our Biggest Mission: Carrying Each Other’s Cross
While much of Master Chief’s journey is a solo experience, he didn’t save the universe alone… across each of his adventures he was joined by different co-op partners who provided […]
Overwhelmed by the Flood?
The Flood were truly horrifying enemies in Halo for multiple reasons, but it was their mode of attack that made them such a challenge to battle. Taken individually, they are […]
Finding God in Video Games 