Halo 2’s Arbiter: The Answer We Didn’t Ask For
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 a […]
Halo 2: Waiting on a Prayer
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… it was Halo 2. While almost everything about Halo 2 improved on its’ predecessor, the cliffhanger ending that […]
Call of Duty: A Persistent Connection for a “Texture” Resolution
While the physical file size of each Call of Duty game has consistently grown larger over the years, the next iteration of Call of Duty is going one step further, […]
Microsoft’s Game Pass: Counting the Cost to Finish the Game
Microsoft’s GamePass service offers some pretty incredible value for those who have chosen to become members, including “day one” access to major upcoming titles like Call of Duty… for a […]
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 […]
Xbox Live and Praying Without Ceasing
Xbox Live wasn’t the first online game network, but it certainly changed the way many of us played games forever. I never even owned a “chat headset” until I purchased […]
Final Fantasy and the Power of Prayer
There are few moments more awe-inspiring in a video game than performing a “summon” in a title like Final Fantasy… these massive, magnificent creatures boast powers and abilities far beyond […]
Bowsers, Reapers, and Praying for a Different Cup
I don’t always agree with every narrative decision the developers make in the games I play… if I was in charge, the story would have unfolded MUCH differently. Even in […]
Promises, Promises…
For years, gaming events and expos such as E3, Gamescom, TGS, PAX and more have brought us exciting announcements, trailers, and game reveals that fill our eyes with graphical wonders […]
Tetris: Unwanted Blocks or “Good Gifts”?
While I’ve always enjoyed playing Tetris, my least favorite part is waiting for the right block to come my way. Whether I have painstakingly crafted the perfect setup for a […]
Finding God in Video Games 