Introduction Minecraft is truly a game that defined a generation. After being released in 2009, Minecraft went on to become the most-sold game of all time. I just want to briefly go down a list of why this is the case and why it is still my favorite game to date. Sandbox Elements I think…
One of the most important parts of media to me has to be the ‘vibe’ it gives off. Of course, a game with bad storytelling or terrible mechanics will make me leave it on my shelf collecting dust. However, I think a game’s atmosphere, or ‘vibe’, is one of the most important aspects to consider.…
While I haven’t played the game myself, Darkwood is probably one of the coolest indie games I have seen in my life. It is a survival horror game that follows an unnamed protagonist through his journey to escape a weird forest he is trapped in. The game is amazing on all fronts, from its story…
While listening to my classmates talk about Stanley Parable, I decided to check a review of the game out for myself as I didn’t have the opportunity to watch it in class. After reading a little bit about it, I discovered that the game, among many things, was a reflection on choice. This made me…
As I mentioned in another post, I have been playing a lot of Minecraft recently. However, while playing Minecraft and talking about it with my classmates, I started thinking about how Minecraft may have lore but does not have a plot. This lack of plot made me start thinking of media that doesn’t really have…
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[Warning: Some minor spoilers ahead for the movie Happy Death Day if you have not watched it yet. The ending and specific intricacies are not spoiled!] While watching the film Edge of Tomorrow, starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, a few moments in the movie reminded me of another movie…
As the semester comes to a close, I have found myself playing more and more Minecraft. I have never really been a big single-player guy and it’s been years since I played but I decided to give it a shot. However, once I started mining, I was very surprised to find out that they introduced…
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On Tuesday, we discussed failure and how it relates to video games, and I have wanted to post a blog specifically about this for almost a week now, but have been quite busy as the academic year is coming to an end. I really enjoyed the conversation we had and…
Addressing One of EU4’s Most Problematic Mechanics Over COVID, I used to play a game called Europa Universalis 4 a LOT. Like, when I say a lot, I mean hundreds of brain-frying hours. I haven’t played it in a while due to the fact that I don’t have my PC at college and my laptop…
Why I love Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel. As a young kid, I was obsessed with any sort of creature. I used to tell my mom that my dream job was to be a zoo keeper and constantly wished that scientists would somehow reanimate dinosaurs so I could see one in person. With my fascination in mind,…
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