Fishing in Animal Crossing: When We Can’t “Feel” it Working
The act of fishing in Animal Crossing is pretty simple in concept… we watch the water for the telltale shadow of a fish, cast our line where they will see […]
Animal Crossing: The Secret to Moving Past our “Basic” Start
The first few days (or even weeks) spent in the world of Animal Crossing are a bit “basic”. Our “home” is just a tiny room with a bed, and the […]
The Legend of Zelda: Discovering the Answers to Our Prayers In Someone Else’s “Side Quest”
“Fetch quests” in role-playing games are a pretty standard part of the experience, and the Legend of Zelda is no exception. Sure, there is an evil warlord trying to take […]
Mario Kart: Be Careful What You Wish For
I’ve found that I should be careful what I wish for when playing Mario Kart… because I might get it. For example, when I am falling behind in a race, […]
Sonic: Joining to Support Someone Else’s Battle
While Sonic has certainly kept himself busy over the years in his own titles, that doesn’t mean he hasn’t taken the time out of his busy schedule to support other […]
The “Secret” to Getting Our Prayers Answered
Open world adventure games often overwhelm me with options… different classes to choose from, multiple branching pathways to explore, and SO many equipment choices. Determining what is best for my specific […]
Unskippable Cutscenes and Unwanted Waits
I have a love/hate relationship with cutscenes in video games… the first time I watch them, they typically provide meaningful exposition as well as a chance to catch my breath. […]
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 […]
Jedi Chronicles: Prayer Despair”: Finding Peace in the Unpredictable (Part 3)
This felt familiar… suspiciously familiar. I crept stealthily out of the shadows, keeping a slow and steady pace behind the stormtroopers marching in front of me… their nonchalant conversation and […]
Metroid Prime Remastered: Prayers Answered “Out of Order”
To be honest with you, I was starting to give up hope. No, that isn’t actually accurate… I had actually COMPLETELY given up on the idea that Nintendo would ever […]
Finding God in Video Games 