Well, it’s happened again. A mouse has somehow made its way into our abode, and I have been tasked to capture it. So far, my trap has come up empty, despite all the tasty peanut butter and chocolate chips that I’ve stashed inside. I thought maybe it had left on its own, but clues remainedContinue reading “Squeak Squeak: Top Ten Mice in Games”
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Pixel Art #66-68: Silhouettes
On October 22nd this year (at 8:36 pm), I had the great pleasure of beating the original Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster game for the first time. A feat for the ages! I thought back to the iconic image of the four Warriors of Light, cast in shadows, overlooking a vast landscape while the text crawledContinue reading “Pixel Art #66-68: Silhouettes”
First You Draw A Circle: Top Ten Round Video Game Characters
November 2nd is officially “Look for Circles Day” which encourages people young and old to notice the round things in our everyday lives. Your coffee mug, the wheels of a bike, the iris of your eyes… the list goes on and on. What did I notice? Video game characters, of course! Take a moment withContinue reading “First You Draw A Circle: Top Ten Round Video Game Characters”
Video Game Catfishing: When The Title Doesn’t Match The Face
Like books, video game titles usually give us a pretty good clue as to the kind of adventure we should expect from the experience. Most conventional titles will include the main character’s name or a reference to them. But, every once in awhile, there’ll be a game that will throw off our expectations entirely. JoinContinue reading “Video Game Catfishing: When The Title Doesn’t Match The Face”
By The Beard of Zeus: Top Ten Beards in Games
November may be “No-Shave November,” but September 6th is World Beard Day! Beards come in all shapes and sizes (and can keep you warm on a chilly day!). Some cultures associate them with traits like masculinity, strength, and social status. Personally, I just let my hair grow until it annoys me and then I shaveContinue reading “By The Beard of Zeus: Top Ten Beards in Games”
Pixel Art #62: The Humans
I hadn’t done any art since May, so it was time to create a new addition! It’s typical of me to try to create “sets” of three pieces so any art that I put on my Instagram fits to their standard grid. I had previously posted a picture from Commander Keen and then a pictureContinue reading “Pixel Art #62: The Humans”
Dino DNA: Top Ten Dinosaurs in Games
Cover photo from Jurassic World Evolution I was a huge dinosaur fan as a kid, quick to grab a book about the Jurassic era and easily excited by any toy shaped like my favorite creatures (with pteradactyls topping my personal list!). Well, June 1st is Dinosaur Day, so let’s celebrate by exploring the top instancesContinue reading “Dino DNA: Top Ten Dinosaurs in Games”
I Want To Ride My Bicycle: Top Ten Bikes in Games
May 1st is “Learn To Ride A Bike Day!” I remember vividly when I first learned – I was visiting my grandma in the summer and was determined to show off a new skill when my parents came to get me again. Grandma had a long, paved driveway that was easy for practicing. She’d holdContinue reading “I Want To Ride My Bicycle: Top Ten Bikes in Games”
Best Medicine: Top Ten Laughter in Games
April 1st is April Fool’s Day but it’s also “Reading is Funny Day” – a time to enjoy the silliness of joke books and riddles. As a child, I was particularly fond of these same books, and I would constantly be looking for someone who would listen to me recite my newest bit. Usually metContinue reading “Best Medicine: Top Ten Laughter in Games”
Is It The Shoes: Top Ten Shoes in Games
March 15th is “National Shoe The World Day,” and it invites folks to make sure that everyone has access to high-quality footwear! With that in mind, let’s take a moment to check out some high-quality footwear in video games! Below are my Top Ten. 10) Legend of the Mystical Ninja You’d think it would beContinue reading “Is It The Shoes: Top Ten Shoes in Games”
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