Halo: Strategies for Facing (and Surviving) the Flood
The Flood were truly horrifying enemies in Halo for multiple reasons, but it was their method of attack that made them so challenging to defeat. Taken individually, they are fairly […]
Anakin, Padmé, and the Importance of Dealing With our Pain
The doomed relationship between Padmé and Anakin in the Star Wars prequels is one of the most heartbreaking parts of the entire saga… two star-crossed lovers torn apart by past pains […]
Comeback: Overcoming the “Shame Spiral”
Huntrix’s award show performance ended with the previously unthinkable revelation that Rumi was not who everyone thought she was. In her most vulnerable moment of pain and humiliation, a completely […]
Mario Kart: What to Do When We Fall Off of the Track
Even the most skilled veteran on the race track will eventually have a “spin-out” moment in Mario Kart… perhaps an adversary landed a blue shell attack and took us out, […]
Sonic: Keeping Our Heads Above the Water
I have noticed a strange issue with many of my favorite gaming characters… they are allergic to water. This same character can get struck by vehicles, scorched by fire, absorb […]
Hi-Fi Rush: When Doing Everything Right Still Goes Wrong
In an industry where originality is becoming exceptionally rare and parity tends to be rewarded with huge sacks of money, Hi-Fi Rush stood tall as a beacon of hope for […]
Finding God in Video Games 