Halo’s “Limitations”: What Would Master Chief Do?
While each Halo game has a small amount of exploration in it, the central storyline remains a linear experience… if we want to make progress, we have to take on […]
Halo Plasma Pistol: Waiting or Charging?
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 […]
Peace IN the Storm, Not FROM the Storm
While it can be hard to believe during some of the toughest controller-tossing battles we face, video games were designed for the player to WIN. There is a solution to every […]
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 […]
Finding God in Video Games 