“Energon”: Recharging is Part of the Strategy
At the heart of the conflict between the Autobots and the Decepticons is the need for energy… or more accurately “Energon”. Energon functions as both food and fuel for the […]
Sonic and the Chao Garden: Slowing Down to Rest
This might sound like sacrilege but hear me out… while I loved both Sonic Adventure games, I never really understood the point of the Chao Garden. Sure, they are cute […]
Final Fantasy: The Prerequisites to Performing the Most Powerful “Summons”
There a few moments in a Final Fantasy game more epic and awe-inspiring than performing a “summon”, and rightfully so… pressing the button to call for the game’s most serious […]
Final Fantasy and the Importance of “Save Points”
Final Fantasy games aren’t designed to be played through to completion in a single session… each title in the series contains a lengthy campaign that takes dozens of hours to […]
Kingdom Hearts: Healing Others, Helping Ourselves
While the real-time combat in Kingdom Hearts is fun and keeps the action lively, replenishing Sora’s health or MP in the middle of combat can be a bit tough to […]
Donald Duck and Kingdom Hearts: Compassion Vs. Condemnation
The importance of a healer in any party can’t be overstated, and Donald Duck’s role in supporting his teammates in Kingdom Hearts is essential to the advancement of the entire […]
Energy Shield Limitations: A “Recharging” Reminder
I’ll be the first to admit that I am a fairly reckless Halo player… the knowledge that I’m playing as a Spartan soldier who is covered from head to toe […]
Halo 2: The Arbiter and Seeing the Story from a Different Perspective
One of the most controversial moments in Halo 2 was the developer’s decision to switch the player’s perspective in the middle of the game from our beloved Master Chief to […]
Rare: The Open Doors We May Not be Meant to Walk Through
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 […]
Legend of Zelda: Recharging our Sword by Taking the Time to Heal
Link’s iconic “Sword Beam” attack from the first “Legend of Zelda” on the NES was a powerful, game-changing ability, but it carried a specific requirement for its’ usage… Link had […]
