Sonic: Running at Full Speed, even in the Dark
It hasn’t always been easy to be one of Sonic’s biggest fans… while the Sega Genesis era was full of incredible releases that made the future seem bright, as Sega […]
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 […]
The Death Star “Trench Run”: Faith in What We Can’t See
In Star Wars: A New Hope, there was a defining moment during the infamous “trench run” on the Death Star when Obi-Wan Kenobi instructed Luke to let go of what […]
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 […]
“Nothing”: The Hardest “Thing” to Do
One of the main reasons I play video games is because I enjoy the ACTION… after all, fast-paced battles with a timer counting down and the fate of the world […]
Walking on the Water Vs. Teaching Us to Swim
After playing any game for a moderate length of time, I tend to fall into a comfortable pattern with my style of play. Sure, there are more combos to learn and […]
The Impossible Becomes the Inevitable
In most of my gaming experiences, the primary antagonist reveals themselves in a grandiose display of overwhelming power at a time when my inexperienced protagonist is no match for them. And […]
An End Written From the Beginning
When I begin a new game I tend to feel weak, powerless, and a little bit lost as I grapple with an unfamiliar control scheme and face battles that are […]
Game Saves and “Trust Issues”
When it comes to my video game saves I have some “trust issues”… while saving a game on my hard drive feels safe and natural, trusting an important game save […]
Luigi’s Mansion: A Spirit of Fear
Luigi tends to play a supporting role in most of his brother Mario’s adventures, but the Luigi’s Mansion series of games shoved him directly into the spotlight… without his usual […]
Finding God in Video Games 