What's Up, Gamers! Today I wanted to share some thoughts on representation in video games. Now I know what you're thinking - "Diversity? Who cares! I just wanna pwn some noobs!" …Whatever that means. But hear me out, because this issue impacts all of us who love gaming. For a long time, mainstream games have … Continue reading Narrative Diversity in Video Games
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Gaming and Social Connections
In the ever-evolving world of technology, gaming has transcended the boundaries of mere entertainment to become a vibrant culture in itself. One of the driving forces behind this cultural evolution is the rise of online communities. Today, let's delve into the fascinating realm where gaming and social connections collide, and explore how online communities are … Continue reading Gaming and Social Connections
Interactive Storytelling – The Rise of Narrative Driven Games
How many of you remember the Choose Your Own Adventure series of books for young readers? They were a big hit in the library at my elementary school growing up. In a similar vein, I want to take a look at the fascinating world of narrative-driven video games, where your choices shape the story, and … Continue reading Interactive Storytelling – The Rise of Narrative Driven Games
The Competitive Side of Video Games
Hey there, fellow gamers! Today, we're diving deep into the exhilarating world of gaming challenges and speedruns, exploring the competitive side of video games that keeps us on the edge of our seats. So, grab your controllers and join me as we embark on a thrilling journey through the realm of pixelated competition. Gaming challenges … Continue reading The Competitive Side of Video Games
PS5
Well... I finally did it. The PlayStation 5 was released in North America on November 12, 2020. Since Sony only shipped about 37 units to stores nationwide, it was kind of hard for a lot of folks to get their hands on the next generation video game console. And because there was such high demand … Continue reading PS5
Video Games I’d Like to Play Again for the First Time
I'm not sure when it was that I saw a post like this. It's been sometime in the last few months, I'm certain of that. But I don't know exactly when and I don't know whose blog it was. It was a post where the blogger gave a list of 10 video games that they … Continue reading Video Games I’d Like to Play Again for the First Time
My Gaming History: PlayStation
Previously on My Gaming History… ColecoVisionAtari 2600Nintendo Entertainment SystemGame BoySuper NintendoNintendo 64 Sony's first attempt at a home video console came during the fifth generation in home console history. The original PlayStation released on Japan in December of 1994. It didn't hit US soil until September of the following year. Personally, I didn't get my … Continue reading My Gaming History: PlayStation
My Gaming History: Nintendo 64
Previously on My Gaming History... ColecoVisionAtari 2600Nintendo Entertainment SystemGame BoySuper Nintendo The Nintendo 64 was released in North America at the end of September in 1996. Nintendo made the courageous and possibly controversial decision to produce another console that relied on cartridges for their games rather than switching to a disc, as Nintendo's two main … Continue reading My Gaming History: Nintendo 64
My Gaming History: Super Nintendo
Previously on My Gaming History… ColecoVisionAtari 2600Nintendo Entertainment SystemGame Boy The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (or SNES, which will allow me to be lazy), was introduced to North American audiences way back in September of 1991. And I actually can't remember when I got my hands on one. I know it wasn't right away. Because … Continue reading My Gaming History: Super Nintendo
My Gaming History: Nintendo Entertainment System
Previously on My Gaming History... ColecoVisionAtari 2600 I don't remember when I actually received my Nintendo Entertainment System for Christmas. I mean, I know I got one for Christmas, I just don't remember what year it was. I'm pretty sure it was somewhere between the releases of Super Mario Bros. 2 and Super Mario Bros. … Continue reading My Gaming History: Nintendo Entertainment System
The Confusing Middle 