2025 is going out with an ugh as I’ve now been sick for nearly two weeks with some sort of nasty cold. I feel tired, have a hard time sleeping, and use a substantial amount of Kleenex day and night. But, the blog traditions must continue! This year, more than ever, I felt like IContinue reading “My Gaming Year In Review (2025)”
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Squeak Squeak: Top Ten Mice in Games
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”
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”
Tickling the Ivories: Top Ten Pianos in Games
Some of my first memories with a piano involved going to my grandma’s house and making up songs on her lovely, black upright piano which she kept in her dining room. Of course, I had no idea what I was doing. For me, it was a game – an opportunity to create sounds that representedContinue reading “Tickling the Ivories: Top Ten Pianos in Games”
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”
Gaming Your Intervals: A Guide To Learning Music Intervals Through Video Games
Are you a music major trying desperately to learn your music intervals but you can’t connect with the old standby tunes that are suggested for helping you to remember each one? Are you a super gamer nerd with an incredible fondness for retro music? Look no further. I’ve got the blog post for you! ForContinue reading “Gaming Your Intervals: A Guide To Learning Music Intervals Through Video Games”
Making History: Top Ten Historical Figures in Games
This weekend, the United States will celebrate Independence Day, a holiday commemorating the ratification of the Declaration of Independence. 249 years! Can you believe it? That’s a lot of history! History has had a fun way of showing up in video games. So, today, I’d like to explore the Top Ten instances of historical figuresContinue reading “Making History: Top Ten Historical Figures in Games”
Pixel Art #60 & 61: Ness & Mario
The markers came out again the other day. This time, in order to keep my Instagram looking symmetrical, I decided to theme my subjects around peace signs. Ness (from Earthbound) and Mario (from Super Mario World) fit the bill splendidly! Due to my slightly poor selection of marker colors, Ness got a little bit ofContinue reading “Pixel Art #60 & 61: Ness & Mario”
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”
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