Tales of a Tarnished Casual
Getting Over Myself to Finally Understand Why Hard Games Are Fun.
Tiny Bookshop: Turn the Page on Your Reading Engagement
Develop your Inner Reader While Gaming? Yes, You Can. Indie gaming has gifted us another gem: Tiny Bookshop, a cute mystery that’s more than just charming visuals and engaging puzzles. It cleverly weaves in the fundamental aspects of reading comprehension and inference, making it a delightful experience forContinue reading...
Virtual Bonds, Real Friendships: The Benefits of Online Communities
From Roaming Nomad to Online Community Builder Online platforms have made it easier than ever to expand our social circles, bridging geographical distances and fostering connections based on shared interests. The average Facebook user boasts an impressive 338 ‘friends,’ a number that would have been unimaginable in previousContinue reading...
Atelier Ryza: An Enjoyable, Unfinished JRPG Love Story
Why my first cherished JRPG series will remained incomplete AND deeply loved. The Atelier Ryza series captured my heart with its charming characters and idyllic summer adventures. Fresh off the (admittedly bumpy) experience with Atelier Lydie & Suelle, Ryza’s story felt like a breath of fresh air. Ryza,Continue reading...
Paired Review: Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a fantastic co-op game that’s perfect for blasting through space with your partner. Want to see how much fun we had playing it? Watch our gameplay here! Developed by Asteroid Base, we originally played this game for two hours before Sam decidedContinue reading...
Sayonara Wild Hearts: A Pop Anthem You Won’t Forget (But Most Game Awards Did)
Sayonara Wild Hearts is a testament to the power of collaboration between various artistic disciplines within the video game industry. It is a non-zero amount of time that I spend per week thinking about the 2019 video game Sayonara Wild Hearts. It’s a pulsating neon symphony, a blendContinue reading...
Video Games for English Reading Skills
Reading can seem like a skill for some that feels elusive and/or challenging. Is this you? During my career as an English Second Language educator, I racked up a small list of the games I occasionally used to spark an interest in reading – at any age! AndContinue reading...