The Professor’s Most Overrated Games of 2023
We’re well into 2024 and for many of us, the woes of 2023 are long in the rearview mirror. But …
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Video Game Narratives Don’t Need To Be Complicated
I recently decided to replay Kingdom Hearts for the first time since probably 2009. Considering how long it’s been, I …
How The Worst Video Game Ever Made Taught Me The Most About Video Games
Recently I made a conscious choice, of my own volition, to track down and play Eutechnyx’s notorious biker title, Ride …
I Played GTA San Andreas Nearly 20 Years Later. It Didn’t Go Well.
A couple months ago I wrote a piece outlining my experience with the Grand Theft Auto series and what notes …
The Pandemic Changed The Kids, And Not Always For The Better
I always start out my classes the same way, by asking a single question: can video games be considered a …
When Phill Spencer Said “Play Anywhere,” It Seems He Really Meant Anywhere
What makes a console unique? It’s a question that up until now only really had one definitive answer. Sure, one …
The Joyous Yet Fatiguing Experience Of Playing All The Yakuza Games
Last week Sega released the ninth entry (not including remakes and spin-offs) in their long-running Yakuza series, Like A Dragon: …
10 Video Game Characters I Could Totally Fix
Nothing gets the heart pumping like a dashing video game character with a backstory. And these days, there certainly ain’t …
Another 3 Indie Games That Would Make Great Movies
A few months ago I started a feature series that put a spotlight on games from independent studios that I …
Want a Great Pokemon-like Game? Skip Palworld, and Check Out Cassette Beasts
There’s no doubt that by now you’ve heard of Palworld, the open world survival-crafting game that has hit PC, Xbox, …