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”

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”

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”

If Arcade Games Were Movies…

Awhile back, I challenged myself to write a few elevator pitches for reimagined arcade game movies. With the rise of AI, I decided to plug in my prompts to see what kind of pictures it would spit out. Below are the results along with my original prompt! Pac-Man A man with a severe eating disorderContinue reading “If Arcade Games Were Movies…”

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”

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”