A New Start for a New Year… for Ourselves and Others
There have been several times in my gaming history when I reached the horrific realization that I needed a fresh start… and I don’t mean simply resetting a checkpoint or […]
A Backstory that Conceals the Destiny?
Protagonists in video games don’t always have a backstory that indicates what their destiny will contain… who would have ever expected that a simple plumber named Mario would embark on […]
A “Difficulty Setting” Dilemma
Most games provide us with “difficulty setting” options during the initial game setup, allowing us to determine the level of challenge we want to face during our play through. Whether […]
The Secret About Side-Missions: Waiting on an Answer to Prayer
As much as I enjoy video games that introduce me to powerful new friends and allies, I find that they tend to disappear from the game RIGHT when I feel […]
A Kingdom for Every Heart
The strength of the Kingdom Hearts franchise has always been in its incredible diversity… a world where gaming heroes such as Cloud Strife and Auron from the Final Fantasy series […]
A Detour Worth Finding
While Kingdom Hearts is a fairly linear gaming experience, it doesn’t mean that every item we need or character we’re tasked with helping are easily discovered… many are only revealed […]
Different Paths, Unique Choices… One Judge
I’ll never forget the feeling of making my first big choice between taking the sword, shield, or staff in Kingdom Hearts… and the concern I had with discarding one of […]
Intentional Preparation Prior to Battle Participation
In Kingdom Hearts, the intentional choices we make before our mission to prepare for it has a massive impact on how they play out. From deciding how to invest the […]
Open Worlds With Closed Doors
While each world in Kingdom Hearts is open for general exploration, there are many areas within each level that are not designed for us to interact with. While trying to […]
Teamwork in Kingdom Hearts: Intercede to Succeed
While the real-time combat in Kingdom Hearts is fun and keeps the action lively, replenishing my health or MP in the middle of combat can be tough to pull off. […]
Finding God in Video Games 