Grogu/Baby Yoda – When We Have More Questions than Answers
The backstory for Grogu (or “Baby Yoda” for those who still refuse to accept his legal name) has been the cause of more speculation in the Star Wars universe than […]
The Fall and Rebirth of Bo-Katan: This is the Way
Many of the most memorable characters in the Star Wars franchise are introduced to us with a problematic background painted in shades of gray… characters such as Bo-Katan Kryze, a […]
Grogu/Baby Yoda: When We Have More Questions than Answers
The backstory for Grogu (or “Baby Yoda” for those who still refuse to accept his legal name), has been the cause of more speculation in the Star Wars universe than […]
Mario Kart and the “Narrow Way”: Restriction or Protection?
Like most racing games, Mario Kart has two basic racing options… I can drive on the nicely paved road that was perfectly designed for my vehicle to reach the finish […]
The Dual Purpose of Coins in Mario Kart: Showing Us The Way
One of the kindnesses that Mario Kart shows its players is guiding us on the optimal path around the course through the placement of coins. Even from a distance, seeing […]
Mario Kart and the Importance of Who We Choose to “Follow”
Watching another players’ portion of the screen while playing in “split-screen” with them can be a dangerous game, and doing this during a race in Mario Kart is no exception. […]
Ape Escape: The Only Way to Play
With the addition of the dual analog sticks to the PlayStation controller, gamers finally had more than one way to control their character in the game… either the classic directional […]
Mega Man and a Perfect Plan
My original console gaming experiences were pretty linear affairs… games like Mario simply took me from one level to the next, while Zelda gave me a rudimentary feeling of exploration […]
Bo-Katan, the Death Watch, and “The Way”
Many of the most memorable characters in the Star Wars franchise started with a problematic background painted in shades of gray… such as Bo-Katan Kryze, a Mandalorian warrior who errantly […]
Finding God in Video Games 