How do you follow up on a game that took the world by storm? What kind of fear and trepidation is involved with simultaneously improving on a winning formula while also delivering more of the same comfort food that people have come to expect? Will fans eat it up all over again or will the … Read more
At long last, gamers in the US will get to experience the original Dragon Quest trilogy on a home console once again. Square-Enix recently announced that the first three Dragon Quest games will be getting ported to the Nintendo Switch on the same day as Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age will be released … Read more
Much like many people of my generation, our first exposure to Pokemon came in the form of Red and Blue. We may have seen magazine advertisements and commercials hyping it up and possibly caught a glimpse of the anime, but for many people I know (myself included), our interest began when somebody we knew, and … Read more
My Playstation 4 console boots up and I’m eager; it’s July 2015. My still somewhat young PS4 is thirsty for games. So I’m eager to see what this month’s PS Plus games are all about. A promising new game called Rocket League is “free” this month and honestly, it looks like loads of fun! I mean, rocket-propelled … Read more
I remember when Dead Cells was in early access on Steam. Watching the preview trailer and reading about the game’s mechanics, on top of sporting a gorgeous art style, I had to have it. After buying in, downloading the game, and playing for an afternoon, I was hooked. Since the game was released for consoles, I have … Read more
Captain Toad Treasure Tracker (referred to as Captain Toad from here on out) was originally released for the Nintendo Wii U in 2014. While it garnered positive reviews, not a whole lot of people got to play this delightful game. Earlier this year, Captain Toad saw new light on the Nintendo Switch, complete with extra … Read more
As a long-time Power Ranger fan, the ultimate dream would be to have a good fighting game set in this ever-evolving world of spandex-clad heroes. After all, the show is filled with super-cool backflips, choreographed karate action, and lots of colorful fights and explosions. These ingredients – as well as the actual lore and character … Read more
“If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child, and having God as his father. “Adoption”. Just hearing the word creates strong emotions in people, and well it should. Stop for a second and ponder just how much is wrapped up in … Read more
Anybody who has grown up as a gamer has most likely heard (from parents, relatives, media, etc.) that video games are the catalyst to many violent and aggressive behaviors we see today. They will cite their sources, point you to studies done by professionals, and make the unarguable claim that anybody who engages in such … Read more
Games like Dark Souls, for many, do not spark joy in the lives of gamers. The steep learning curve combined with some truly challenging (some would argue impossible) enemies is, understandably, a huge turn-off. However, what if games like this had something to teach us about the Christian life? I have only recently gotten into … Read more