Ode to Books At the end of the day When I’m tired and worn You wait for me. When I’ve had a bad day And I’ve sobbed my eyes dry You wait for me. You don’t care what mood I’m in when I open the cover. You […]
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The Finals: A Delightfully Destructive Shooter
Disclaimer: This article talks about a game that is focused on the use of guns. However, there is no blood or gore contained in the game, and any eliminated players simply dissolve into coins. Gaming, like any other form of media, goes through its ups and downs. While 2023 has […]
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove – Retro Done Right
Developers nowadays have many more liberties they can take when creating their games compared to when video games were first starting out. Whether a realistic first-person shooter or a turn-based hand-drawn RPG, developers in current times can make nearly anything thanks to the vast array of tools and technological improvements […]
Rain: An Appreciation for Gloomy Weather
Rain brings many images to mind, from being caught in its inconvenience to jumping through puddles or simply being someone with glasses; rain means many things to many people. For me, it reminds of going to walk my dog and getting absolutely drenched or having to wade through the flooded […]
Just Shapes & Beats: Simply Amazing
Games have become more and more complex as time has gone on. Many high-profile studios push their games to have the highest-quality graphics, the best gameplay, and the most profound story. In their zeal to push the envelope of gaming, large developers often have to sacrifice performance for graphics or […]