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What It's Like Writing 30 Articles In 30 Days

As we end our month of daily articles, I wanted to take my last one to reflect on the good and bad and talk about what it means for the future. Well, it’s the 30th. I’m honestly exhausted—the work...

Whimsy Is Awesome In Gaming, So I Want To Thank My Friends

Games, no matter the serious or competitive nature, rely on a level of whimsy that turns them into joy. In that way, I love that I get to play games with friends. The initial draft for my final co...

We Need Breaks, Not Just From Work But Games

As I approach the end of this writing challenge while burning out pretty intensely, I’m reminded in a moment of clarity that we should really normalize taking breaks. I won’t lie—the 25th day stra...

The Eternal War Between Developer And Player

With “Destiny 2” changes based on player input or sentiment around options, the future for both a developer’s vision and a player’s wants are uncertain as they continue to clash. With my previous ...

The Intricacies Of Movement And Why Every Game Isn't "Titanfall" Again

Whenever I continue to hear about the conversations of “Titanfall” and the issue of restrictive movement I’ve seen in various games, I constantly feel like we need a reminder as to why we need rest...

I Wish I Could Play Some Games More, But Other People Don't

Some of my favorite games of all time are impossible to play due to a lack of an audience or community, and that’s one of the saddest feelings of all. I’m sure this experience is communal, so I wo...

We As A Society Have Not Progressed Enough To Allow A Hero Shooter Without Role Queue

With an honest to god organized strike coming from players in “Marvel Rivals,” I want to talk about why I don’t think we can sustain a world of hero shooters in gaming like they do. Today’s articl...

The "Marathon" Alpha Has Begun And I'm Already Laughing At Death

With the start of “Marathon” and Bungie’s closed alpha, the game opening up helps explore how Bungie intends to help us become desensitized to death and failure with humorous tone and roguelite mec...

Fighting Games Are Magnificent, So Start Playing Now (Part 2)

Fighting games are one of the greatest video game journeys you can take, and a couple pointers go a long way to get one started without any hassle. After discussing my first steps in fighting game...

Fighting Games Are Magnificent, And These Were My First Steps (Part 1)

The genre of fighting games is a beautiful style and experience that I truly believe more people should experience, and I’d like to do my part in inspiring you to start your journey. With my artic...