We’re already over a year into this pandemic and things are just starting to get under control (They are, right???). Vaccinations are being distributed, and it seems like many places are opening up again. Hopefully, life will be back to normal before we know it. Of course, we should still remain cautious and be vigilantContinue reading “Top Ten Evil Doctors in Video Games”
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Crayon Art #3: Nicktoons
This week, a friend of mine requested that I draw the Nicktoons! I loved this suggestion, so I sat down for a few hours and did my darndest to sketch out some of my favorite childhood cartoon characters. I really like how they turned out – and I hope you do, too! Making all ofContinue reading “Crayon Art #3: Nicktoons”
Top Ten Frowny Faces
10. Beaker (The Muppet Show) Loyal assistant to Bunsen, Beaker is always there to…screw things up. It’s no wonder he’s got a frown on his face all the time. He can’t do anything right! 9. Lurch (The Addams Family) The ever-faithful butler to the Addams family looks like he just woke up from a napContinue reading “Top Ten Frowny Faces”
Top Ten Anxiety-Inducing Video Game Music
Music can change a tense moment into a full-on stress-crying session. Whether it’s a repetitive drone, a melancholy cacophony of sound, or simply the original tune but at hyper speeds, you can easily hear when the game is about to take a turn for the worst. Below are my Top Ten instances of anxiety-inducing musicContinue reading “Top Ten Anxiety-Inducing Video Game Music”
Iconic Video Game Moms
Mother’s Day is here and I thought, “What better way to mark the occasion than by taking a moment to recognize some of the most iconic mothers in video game history!?” In no particular order, here are some digital moms that have made an impact on my life. Meyna from “Legacy of the Wizard” (NESContinue reading “Iconic Video Game Moms”
Top Ten Rainy SNES Games
April showers bring May flowers. A couple years ago, the rain in my town had been relentless for a few weeks. It was so much that I couldn’t remember the last time we had a nice day outside. As a gag, I had been posting screen shots on Facebook of games that were also rainyContinue reading “Top Ten Rainy SNES Games”
Top Ten Classic TV Jingles
Back when we had time to watch TV (before streaming ruled the world), our favorite shows were interrupted every few minutes by an onslaught of ambitious commercials all vying for our attention so we might purchase their products. Which ones were the most memorable? The ones with the catchiest songs, of course! Whether they’re sellingContinue reading “Top Ten Classic TV Jingles”
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”
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