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”
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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”
Odd-gust: Weirdness in Games
Say hello to the month of Odd-gust! Bizarre games are par for the course as we take a look at some of the most off-the-wall ideas that have ever graced our screens. 10) Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Apple II/MS-DOS 1984) Grab your towel and try not to panic! If you thought games like ManiacContinue reading “Odd-gust: Weirdness in Games”
Ju-lie: Deception in Games
Welcome to Ju-LIE! Today, we explore times where games have used lies or deception either to fool characters or YOU, the player! This article might contain a few spoilers, but I’d like to think a lot of these games are old enough where this won’t be necessarily an issue. What are some games you canContinue reading “Ju-lie: Deception in Games”
Mune: Moons in Games
Welcome to the month of Mune! This month, we explore the top ten instances of moons in video games. What are some of your favorites that should also be included on this list? Let me know in the comments! 10) The Lunar Cry Final Fantasy 8 (Playstation 1999) Nothing drives me up the wall quiteContinue reading “Mune: Moons in Games”
Mayz: Mazes in Games
Welcome to May! This month we celebrate the top ten mazes found in video games! Can you think of any mazes that should also be included? Leave me a comment! 10) 3D Maze Screensaver (Windows ’95) Lines that bounced when they hit the edge of the screen, dots that made you feel like you’re flyingContinue reading “Mayz: Mazes in Games”
Ape-ril: Primates in Games
It’s Ape-ril and we ARE monkeying around! This month, I’ll be taking a look at the Top Ten instances of primates in video games. In an effort to challenge myself, I’ve decided not to include any of the Donkey Kong characters (since I could easily make a top ten list from those apes alone!). WhatContinue reading “Ape-ril: Primates in Games”
Blarch: Grossness in Games
Welcome to Blarch!!!! (I swear the puns get better in future months). This month we take a look at the Top Ten gross things found in video games! Why? Because blaaaaaarch! (That was seriously the best pun I could muster). So, put away your maturity for a minute as we dive into the toilet ofContinue reading “Blarch: Grossness in Games”
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