Author Archives: erichagmann

Top Ten Video Game Health Concerns

It has been a little over a year since we first entered the pandemic. I originally created this list last year around the same time, and I figured it’s time to transfer it over to ye olde blog. 10 games, 10 pictures, no descriptions – here are the top ten instances of health concerns inContinue reading “Top Ten Video Game Health Concerns”

Reset: Ness is Mario

A large portion of my wake-up routine includes reading news about video games and upcoming movie musings. This heavy reading leads to heavy thinking, and after googling to see if this topic idea has already been discussed in the world, I’m now writing crazy fan theories. Are you ready for this? Are you sure? Okay……Continue reading “Reset: Ness is Mario”

Descent-ber: Gravity in Games

I can’t believe it – we’re finally here!  My 2020 New Year’s resolution to create top ten lists every month is coming to a close.  Are you ready to get DOWN because it’s Descent-ber!  Yes, this month we’ll be exploring the top ten instances of falling, sliding, or general downward motion in video games.  CanContinue reading “Descent-ber: Gravity in Games”

Nose-vember: Noses in Games

10) Dr. Eggman (first appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog; Sega 1991) Growing up, I always knew him as Dr. Robotnik, but in Japan, apparently, he was always Dr. Eggman. I was today year’s old when I learned that Eggman’s name actually is a reference to “I Am The Walrus” by The Beatles. Why did theContinue reading “Nose-vember: Noses in Games”

Goodness Gracious: Fire in Games

The other night, I was driving to a friend’s house when I saw the unthinkable. A wildfire in the area had grown large enough where I could easily see its glow on the horizon. Dark clouds of smoke rose above it. I’ve always thought that the “bad things” are far away from me, but thereContinue reading “Goodness Gracious: Fire in Games”

Octo-ber: Octopus in Games

Welcome to Octo-ber!  This month, we deep-sea dive for the top ten appearances of octopi in video games!  I actually came up with this idea last November, but since it was already past October at the time, it didn’t feel right to follow through with the project.  So, I decided that I needed to dedicateContinue reading “Octo-ber: Octopus in Games”

Step-ember: Movement in Games

Being a visual art form, one of the first things you’ll notice when playing a game is how your character moves while you control them. Are they zooming through a level like Sonic the Hedgehog? Can you imagine the ground shake as you land a jump with Donkey Kong? Maybe you feel the lightness ofContinue reading “Step-ember: Movement in Games”

Happy 35th – The Biker Bar

“Shhhh!” he hushed loudly, turning to the crowd of rowdy bikers. “I’m trying to use the phone!” The bikers did NOT like being told what to do. Who was this guy in his neat, grey suit with a tiny red bowtie? Silently and slowly, they all stood and started to approach the little dweeb. “DidContinue reading “Happy 35th – The Biker Bar”