The “Luigi Death Stare”
One of the most iconic images in all of gaming is the infamous “Luigi death stare”… that look of absolute and utter disdain cast by Mario’s brother in Mario Kart. […]
Mario Kart: It’s Not Over Until It’s OVER
Mario Kart races aren’t over until they are truly OVER… until one racer actually crosses the finish line, there are still multiple paths to finish first for those who keep […]
Mario Kart and the Problem With Revenge
Few gaming franchises are more iconic than Mario Kart, offering the perfect blend of a simple racing game with the unpredictability of vehicular combat, resulting in an addictive experience where […]
Sonic: Joining to Support Someone Else’s Battle
While Sonic has certainly kept himself busy over the years in his own titles, that doesn’t mean he hasn’t taken the time out of his busy schedule to support other […]
HAPPY MARIO (Mar10) DAY 2025!
Happy Mario (MAR10) Day! While Mario may have started his adventures as just a humble plumber, it was always clear that his heart yearned for a destiny that ran deeper […]
PlayStation’s “Mascot” Dilemma?
For years, Sony tried to make it happen… they did their best to find a mascot to identify gamers with their platform the way Nintendo had Mario and Sega had […]
A Backstory that Conceals the Destiny?
Protagonists in video games don’t always have a backstory that indicates what their destiny will contain… who would have ever expected that a simple plumber named Mario would embark on […]
Secrets Hidden in Plain Sight
Do you remember that feeling of surprise you had the first time you found a hidden “secret” in a video game? Maybe it was the moment you bumped your head on […]
The “Spiritual Stronghold” Solution
Gaming adversaries typically have very unique and specific “weak points”… simple ones like Goombas are stopped in their tracks by simply jumping on their head, while others like Piranha plants […]
My Issue With Super Mario Maker…
I have a confession to make… I’m not a big fan of “create your own own level” games like Super Mario Maker or even modes like Halo’s Forge or Fortnite’s […]
Finding God in Video Games 