Halo Reach: A Purpose Built in Sacrifice
Halo Reach, Bungie’s final “swan song” in the Halo universe, was a prequel that set up the entire Halo conflict through the eyes of a brave fireteam of Spartans named […]
The End of the Xbox 360 Marketplace: Perishable Treasure
The final closure of the Xbox 360 marketplace marks the end of an incredible era in gaming… and it also means the loss of the ability to buy any of […]
Halo 3 ODST: A Vulnerable, Relatable Experience
While the jazzy, rain-soaked, vibe of Halo 3: ODST has become one of my favorite overall Halo experiences, I don’t think I ever felt more vulnerable in a Halo game […]
Halo and the Xbox Launch: Plan and Purpose
When launching the original Xbox, Microsoft chose to make a game that was a brand-new, completely unknown property the star of the show… Halo: Combat Evolved. The story of a […]
The First Descendant: Participation Problems
“The First Descendant” from Nexon Games has achieved a modest amount of notoriety in the few short weeks since its’ launch for multiple reasons… such as liberally borrowing most of […]
Viva Piñata: Broken Jars of Clay
I’ve never played a game quite like Viva Piñata, a title that requires a level of sacrifice that I’d prefer not to pay… not a sacrifice of time, but of […]
Gears of War or Band of Brothers?
On the surface, Gears of War is just another third-person shooter in a saturated market… but the familial bond that exists between the “Cog” soldiers is the beating heart behind […]
Halo Sequels: Missing the “Creator’s” Hands
If we are all being honest, Halo hasn’t been the same since Bungie moved on to create Destiny and Microsoft handed the Halo license to 343 studios… as a Halo […]
Elder Scrolls Oblivion: The Value of a Guide
I didn’t purchase a lot of “strategy guides” for my games over the years… but then along came Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. I didn’t plan to play the game with this […]
Microsoft’s Game Pass: Counting the Cost to Finish the Game
Microsoft’s GamePass service offers some pretty incredible value for those who have chosen to become members, including “day one” access to major upcoming titles like Call of Duty… for a […]
Finding God in Video Games 