Disc Read Error: A Lens Limitation
If you had an original PS2 console back in the day, then perhaps you felt this same pain that I did… the fateful day that my dutiful PlayStation 2 that […]
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 […]
Halo and an “Always Present Help”… If We Choose to Accept It
While the original Halo trilogy primarily focuses on the exploits of the Master Chief, the truth is he wouldn’t have made it very far if he didn’t have the voice […]
Halo: The Worst Grenade Throw Ever, of All Time
Despite my best intentions, I’ve found that many of my grenade throws in Halo can do more harm than good. Even though I’m exclusively targeting my opposition, the splash damage […]
Microsoft’s “Gaming From the Cloud”: Powerful Access Requiring a Persistent Connection
When Microsoft first announced their plan to deliver a “cloud gaming” experience that would allow gamers to stream entire games without downloading them to their hard drive first, I was […]
Fable: For Every Choice, a Consequence
The infamous tagline for the original Fable was “for every choice, a consequence”… and while it didn’t fully live up to the developer’s promise, it came pretty close. Over the […]
Nintendo Power Magazine: Insight for Today, Hope for Tomorrow
One of the things I miss the most about the early Nintendo years was the “Nintendo Power” magazine… from learning cool tips and tricks to assist me in my current […]
Kirby and the Importance of What We Choose to “Consume”
Kirby is one of the most identifiable characters in all of gaming, but it is his very unique method of learning new skills in his games that makes him truly […]
Mario Kart: Choosing Which Battles are Ours to Fight
Multiplayer modes such as “balloon battle” add a unique twist to the Mario Kart formula, with our racing ability taking a backseat to developing a superior battle strategy. These victories […]
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 […]
Finding God in Video Games 