Mario Kart: Choosing Which Battles are Ours to Fight
Multiplayer modes such as “balloon battle” add a unique twist to the Mario Kart formula, with our racing ability taking a backseat to developing a superior battle strategy. These victories […]
Mario Kart: What to Do When Cheaters Appear to Be Prospering
While playing online with others is one of Mario Kart’s major draws, it also brings in one of the worst aspects of the online gaming experience… CHEATING. The ability to […]
A Lesson From Mario Kart: The Mistake of Rejoicing When Our Enemies Fall
As much fun as playing Mario Kart can be, it is still a competition at its’ core… players use a combination of racing techniques and offensive weapons to advance towards […]
Mario Kart: Falling Down, Getting Back on the Track
As hard as I try to prevent it, there are still times that I fall off the track while playing Mario Kart. Fortunately, that mistake doesn’t mean that my game […]
Mario Kart: Dealing With a Blue Shell Attack
Of all the enemy attacks in Mario Kart, the blue shell is my LEAST favorite. While green shells are clumsy and easy to dodge and red shells require proximity to […]
Mario Kart and the Importance of Who We Choose to “Follow”
Watching another players’ portion of the screen while playing in “split-screen” with them can be a dangerous game, and doing this during a race in Mario Kart is no exception. […]
Mario Kart and the Art of the Power Slide
Every great video game over the years has stuck to the tried and true formula of being easy to pick up and play, but difficult to fully master… and Mario […]
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 […]
Metroid, Samus, and a Helping Hand
Many of my favorite protagonists, like Samus from the Metroid series, are forced to face their challenges alone… no helpful teammates to support them in combat, no squad to belong […]
Luigi’s Mansion: 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 […]
Finding God in Video Games 