The PS Classic: All Vibe, No Substance
In the midst of the “retro mini” renaissance that saw both Nintendo and Sega release miniature versions of their consoles pre-loaded with most of their greatest hits, Sony decided to […]
Working as a Team: The Principle of Partnership
While many gaming franchises are defined by a singular character such as Halo’s Master Chief or Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft, Sony designed their platforming mascots to take on their adventures […]
The Sony PSP: The Battlefield of Style vs. Substance
Based purely on specs, the PlayStation Portable system should’ve dominated the handheld gaming landscape for many years… it was vastly superior to Nintendo’s DS in terms of raw power and […]
The Sony PlayStation “Slimming” Strategy
If there is one thing Sony has consistently shown over the years, it is their penchant for making a “slim version” of their system in each console generation. While it […]
Kratos and a Painful Lesson in Prioritization
While the tragic backstory of Kratos, the titular character from Sony’s “God of War” series, is a fictional account of a video game character, it also serves as a cautionary […]
NBA Live and the Importance of Growth to Survive
While the PlayStation was home to many of the best sports titles in gaming for many years, one specific franchise started out strong but didn’t last long… NBA Live. Originally […]
Metal Gear Solid and Breaking the “Fourth Wall”
Metal Gear Solid on PS1 is considered iconic for many reasons, and one of them is the way it would “break the fourth wall” during the game… from the Colonel […]
The DualShock Controller: Following our Feelings?
The original DualShock controller changed the way we experienced games forever… by fully integrating the “rumble” function directly into the controller itself, Sony made “feeling” our games a standard part […]
Hollow Clones: When Imitation is NOT the Sincerest Form of Flattery
While the PlayStation was home to several great 3D platformers like the Ape Escape, Ratchet and Clank, and Spyro series of games, there were also numerous failed attempts at launching […]
Gran Turismo and an Instruction Irritation
As someone who wasn’t into racing simulation games, I never tried a Gran Turismo title until I found a secondhand copy of Gran Turismo 2 on sale at a local […]
Finding God in Video Games 