Shadow of the Colossus: The Hidden Danger of Following our Heart
Shadow of the Colossus stands tall as one of the most iconic games in PlayStation history, with the game being released on the PS2, remastered on the PS3, and then […]
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 […]
Working as a Team: The Principle of Partnership
While many gaming franchises are defined by a singular character such as Halo’s Master Chief or Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft, Sony designed their platforming mascots to take on their adventures […]
Backwards Compatibility: Balancing Truth With Love
Backwards compatibility is typically one of the most controversial topics during a new console announcement… when Sony launched the PS2, it was fully compatible with the full library of PS1 […]
The Sony PlayStation “Slimming” Strategy
If there is one thing Sony has consistently shown over the years, it is their penchant for making a “slim version” of their system in each console generation. While it may […]
Kratos: A Painful Lesson in Prioritization
While the tragic backstory of Kratos, the titular character from Sony’s “God of War” series, is a fictional account of a video game character, it also serves as a cautionary […]
Hiding His Word in our Hearts: The Secret “Combos” to Success
In the early days of the PS1, “fighting games” really rose to prominence, but becoming good at my favorite games in the genre such as Soul Blade, the Tekken series, […]
NBA Live: The Importance of Growth to Survive
While the PlayStation was home to many of the best sports titles in gaming for many years, one specific franchise started out strong but didn’t last long… NBA Live. Originally […]
Ape Escape: The Only Way to Play
With the addition of the dual analog sticks to the PlayStation controller, gamers finally had more than one way to control their character in the game… either the classic directional […]
Metal Gear Solid: Breaking the “Fourth Wall”
Metal Gear Solid on PS1 is considered iconic for many reasons, and one of them is the way it would “break the fourth wall” during the game… from the Colonel […]
Finding God in Video Games 