Pokémon: An Expectation of Transformation and Growth
Pokémon may come in many different shapes and sizes, but there is one thing they all have in common… they were meant to GROW. Whether they are changing forms, adding […]
Starscream’s “Mutant” Spark – A Transformative Opportunity
Starscream is a unique Decepticon for a reason more interesting than his constant conniving ways… he was designed with a “mutant” spark that permits him to survive fatal encounters that […]
From Ariel to Elita-One: An Unexpected Attack and a Radical Transformation
While most of us probably remember her as the heroic Autobot warrior Elita-One, this was not her original name or position… she started out as a simple dockworker named Ariel […]
Sonic and the Chaos Emeralds: A Complicated, Transformational Relationship
Sonic’s relationship with the Chaos Emeralds is a bit of a complicated one… on one hand, the very existence of these powerful stones is the cause of many of his […]
Final Fantasy IV: The Transformation of Cecil
At the heart of most of my favorite Final Fantasy games is a love story… two individuals who have been brought together by an incredible set of circumstances to save […]
Mass Effect: Many Paths that Led to the Same Final Decision
The original Mass Effect trilogy was packed with hundreds of unique choices throughout the series, but every one of these paths still led us all to the same place with […]
Legend of Zelda: A Unique Transformation for Every Situation
While almost every gaming protagonist typically grows and adapts to the demands of the story they are in, Link takes this one step further by LITERALLY becoming what his missions […]
Sonic Unleashed: Denying The Darkness Within
While most Sonic games have stuck to the tried and true formula of racing through each level at lightning speed, the creative team behind Sonic Unleashed made the decision to […]
Sonic and the Chaos Emeralds: A Complicated, Transformational Relationship
Sonic’s relationship with the Chaos Emeralds is a bit of a complicated one… on one hand, the very existence of these powerful stones is the cause of many of his […]
The Counter-Intuitive Nature of Metal Gear Solid
It may occupy a space as one of my favorite PS1 games of all time, but my first attempt at playing Metal Gear Solid was anything but, well… “solid”. For […]
