“Villains Gonna Villain”: Cracking the “Action/Reaction” Code
Choosing a “favorite” game villain can be a bit of a challenge… while almost every gaming experience is driven by an antagonist who propels our character forward on their journey, […]
Metroid Prime Remastered: Prayers Answered “Out of Order”
To be honest with you, I was starting to give up hope. No, that isn’t actually accurate… I had actually COMPLETELY given up on the idea that Nintendo would ever […]
The “Twitch-ification” of gaming: Seeking Validation Through Viral Victories
It is a question that civilized societies have grappled with from the dawn of time… an ancient mystery that has stumped ancient philosophers and continues to boggle the minds of […]
Reaching for Answers: Finding Peace in the Prequel
Star Wars. Halo. Harry Potter. Final Fantasy. The MCU. The Legend of Zelda. Tomb Raider. What is one thing all of these various properties and so many more have experienced […]
Call of Duty MW2: A Dummy Disc in Disguise? Conduits or Containers
The annual launch of a new Call of Duty game has essentially become part of the gamer’s calendar year… and while the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft will potentially […]
Animal Crossing: My Virtual Life as a Bad Neighbor
Of all the challenges that have existed over the last few crazy years, Animal Crossing has been one of the few constant positives in a sea of trials and tribulations. […]
End of Watch: The Shutdown of Overwatch to Launch Overwatch 2
Overwatch 1 is gone… the game that became a standard in esports competition and redefined team-based shooters for a generation of gaming fans has been wiped off of the face […]
Nintendo, Zelda, and a History That Conceals the Destiny
Zelda fans, the wait is FINALLY almost over… the long-awaited sequel to Breath of the Wild has finally received a release date (May 2023) as well as a full legal […]
Much Ado About Andor?: The Right Answers to the Wrong Questions
!!!MILD SPOILERS FOR THE FIRST THREE EPISODES OF THE ANDOR SERIES AHEAD!!! As a life-long Star Wars fan, the last several years have been pretty good to me… while the […]
Getting Ugly? Xbox, Sony, Call of Duty, and the Challenging Truth About “Blessing Our Enemies”
Well… that didn’t take long. Microsoft’s massive acquisition of Activision Blizzard was not expected to endear them to Sony, but since the relationship between the two companies has typically demonstrated […]
Finding God in Video Games 