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 […]
What “Favor” Really Looks Like
In theory, being a video game protagonist might sound like fun… but if I added up everything that I put them through, it isn’t a very compelling job offer. “Do you […]
An Ending Designed From the Beginning
Approaching the end of a video game is always a bittersweet feeling for me… partially because I realize the game I’ve been enjoying is about to reach its’ final conclusion […]
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 […]
Mario Kart and What’s in Our Heart
Mario Kart is a classic for a reason… over the years it has defined the kart racing genre with its’ simplicity and accessibility. While picking up the coins scattered around […]
Sora x SSBU: A Light Wherever We Go
After years of being found exclusively in the Kingdom Hearts series of games, fans were shocked and delighted to see him appear as a playable character in Super Smash Brothers […]
Counting the Cost, Carrying Our Cross
Launching a new console is neither easy nor cheap, and in order to remain relevant in the “console wars” a continuing price has to be paid… a price that Microsoft […]
Xbox Handheld? The Right Treasure to Pursue
When Sony chose to challenge Nintendo, the reigning king of portable gaming, in a battle for handheld supremacy, Microsoft wisely chose to stay out of the fight. Rather than waste […]
A “Rare” Problem: An Open Door Dilemma
Microsoft has made studio acquisitions one of their top priorities from the very beginning, and one of their first major purchases was “Rare”, a team known for creating hits for […]
Super Smash Bros. and the Importance of Growth
While I enjoy fighting games such as Super Smash Brothers or Injustice, I rarely take the time to become proficient at them or grow my capabilities beyond the basic moves. […]
Finding God in Video Games 