The Legacy of the Sith: Being Played for a Fool
What do Darth Maul, Count Dooku, and Asajj Ventress have in common? While each of them enjoyed a season of being the prize pupil of a Sith lord, they were […]
Bucky Barnes: From “Winter Soldier” to Avenger
While every Marvel character has a complicated backstory of some kind, Bucky Barnes is in a league of his own. Sure, Iron Man was a selfish, greedy war profiteer and […]
The Black Widow: Clearing the “Red” from the Ledger of our Minds
The MCU version of Natasha Romanoff has a backstory she would like to forget… her previous actions as the ruthlessly effective Black Widow resulted in a heavy burden of regret […]
Kingdom Hearts: Coping With the Inflexibility of a “Save Point System”
Unlike most modern titles that typically allow us to save our game anytime and anywhere that we want to, Kingdom Hearts sticks to a rigid “save point” system that forces […]
Dealing With a Disappointing Season in Animal Crossing (and in Life)
As the seasons come and go, games that exist in real time like Animal Crossing can carry both joy and regret… despite our best efforts, the hopes and expectations we […]
Jinu’s “Deal With the Devil”: Seeking Peace in the Wrong Places
In KPop Demon Hunters, Jinu’s “Deal with the Devil” is a tragic example of seeking peace and absolution from the wrong places. Unable to silence the voices in his head […]
Finding God in Video Games 