Exposing the Saja Boys: Friends or Frauds?
As the Saja Boys devious plan to steal the hearts (and souls) of their fans built to a grand finale, the depth of their deception was revealed in a line […]
“Your Idol”: What our Hearts Chase, our Souls Follow
In KPop Demon Hunters, the Saja Boys quickly gained a loyal fan following by offering free concerts filled with catchy music that appealed to every fanbase as well as popping […]
“Takedown” in KPop Demon Hunters: The Folly of Fighting Fire With Fire
While trying to craft the perfect song to compete with their new opponents the “Saja Boys”, the Huntrix crew landed on “Takedown”… a “diss track” that focused on attacking their […]
Jedi Knights, Padawans, and Servant Leadership: Helping Others in the Midst of our Own Storms
The mutually beneficial relationship between a Jedi Knight and their padawan is a pretty unique dynamic… while neither of them are a “master” yet (sorry Anakin), both are actively giving […]
Nintendo’s Wii Sports: Making the Game Accessible to All
The Nintendo Wii certainly had many highlights during it’s run, but the one game that definitively determined the success of this unique console was “Wii Sports”. The simplicity and accessibility […]
Luigi’s Mansion: Overcoming a Spirit of Fear
Luigi tends to play a supporting role in most of his brother Mario’s adventures, but the Luigi’s Mansion series of games shoved him directly into the spotlight… without his usual […]
StarFox 64: “Do a Barrel Roll”!
When a supporting character in a video game gives us instructions it is typically designed to be helpful, acting as in-game representative of the game developer to give us clues […]
Dr. Mario’s Secret: Overcoming Evil With Good
While most of Mario’s gaming adventures are designed around demonstrating his physical acrobatics, in his exploits as “Dr. Mario” he gets to show off his more cerebral side by carefully […]
Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – The Problem With “Faking It Until We Make It”
“The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask” earned its place as one of the most beloved titles in the entire series due to its unique gameplay hook of acquiring and equipping […]
The Legend of Zelda: The Problem With Taking a “Hack and Slash” Approach to Every Situation
In the worlds of Hyrule and beyond, I typically lean towards a “hack and slash” approach, even when the game provides me with more nuanced options. Mission that’s designed for […]
Finding God in Video Games 