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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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”
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”
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”
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”
Easter Archives: Top Ten
Happy Easter! 🐣 I’ve got a new blog post in the works for May 1st, and while I couldn’t think of any new categories this year for Easter, I did the next best thing – a compilation! (If there’s a top ten list about videos games related to Easter that you’d like to see, pleaseContinue reading “Easter Archives: Top Ten”
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”
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