The PS Classic: All Vibe, No Substance
In the midst of the “retro mini” renaissance that saw both Nintendo and Sega release miniature versions of their consoles pre-loaded with most of their greatest hits, Sony decided to […]
The DualShock Controller: Following our Feelings?
The original DualShock controller changed the way we experienced games forever… by fully integrating the “rumble” function directly into the controller itself, Sony made “feeling” our games a standard part […]
The Reason I Bought a PS1…
If I’m being honest, I didn’t plan to purchase a Sony PlayStation 1… at the time, I was the mostly satisfied owner of a Sega Saturn system as well as […]
An Unreliable Narrator and the Importance of our Words
An in-game narrator can play a HUGE part in our ability to enjoy a game, adding color and texture to the world we are playing in. Some games feature an external […]
An Ocarina for All Times
Few items are more powerful or essential to their story than Link’s iconic ocarina in “The Ocarina of Time”… this simple instrument could call for support, access healing points, unlock closed […]
Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out: An Adversity Advantage
Few games have been as frustrating but still addictive as Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out… and even after all these years, I still remember the exact techniques required to dodge Bald Bull’s […]
Splatoon and a Painting Priority
While most competitive games in the shooter genre tend to focus on eliminating adversaries, Splatoon flipped this entire genre on its’ head by prioritizing painting prowess over traditional combat… to […]
Motion Controls and a Precision Predicament: Fun vs. Functional (Colossians 3:17)
Pop quiz… raise your hand if you have fond memories of engaging in some epic Wii Sports boxing, bowling, or tennis showdowns back in the day. Those silky smooth controls… […]
Finding God in Video Games 