By: Nicole Kulick I felt inspired to touch on this topic after seeing one of my peers write a blog about Papa’s Freezeria. I too have played the original version of that game as a child. Something I have noticed about myself is that like many others, I really enjoy playing games that I once…
By: Nicole Kulick I have talked about this game a ridiculous amount of times because I am quite literally obsessed with it. I have tried other fighting games, but nothing really compares. I think there are numerous factors that go into this. For one, Mortal Kombat is very aesthetically pleasing. The visuals are graphic and…
By: Nicole Kulick Something that has been on my mind lately is what it means to get addicted to video games, and why it is so important to find a balance. When the pandemic first hit, we all found ourselves locked in the house, searching for ways to pass the time. My younger brother was…
By: Nicole Kulick If there is one thing I can say about video games, it is that they are incredibly versatile. There is a reason that people of both young and old age are able to enjoy gaming. Some people may become consistent players, regularly immersing themselves into that digital world, while others may only…
By: Nicole Kulick In class this semester we were given simple and easy-to-read storybooks, each one consisting of several different paths that led to several different endings. Then we were split up into groups to discuss the ways different aspects of a choose your own adventure narrative hold value, as well as how this sort…
By: Nicole Kulick In class I have been observing as many of my peers have been playing video games, and one of the topics that has been brought to my attention for contemplation is the purpose of a storyline in a video game, and what those pauses in play to make space for movement within…
by: Nicole Kulick Through this class, I have started to learn about some of the inner-workings of games, and how they are developed. I am far from tech-savvy, and I in fact struggle with concepts such as coding. With that being said, I do feel I have learned a few things. As I have been…
By: Nicole Kulick WARNING: SPOILERS I have never played The Last of Us, but if the storyline mirrors the show, then I can only imagine how heartbreaking the game must be. I finished watching this series over the weekend, and I was at a loss for words by the time I was finished with it.…
By: Nicole Kulick Today in class we talked a bit about the distinction between horrors and thrillers. As Stephen King appears to have described thisdifference, he has explained that when it comes to horror, there is an element of choice involved. On the contrary, in a thriller, that sense of any level of power or…
Does play require purpose? By: Nicole Kulick I have started to play Little Inferno, and thus far I have found that this is a game which does not involve much chaos or action. You are simply supposed to buy different objects, burn them, collect the coins, and the cycle continues. You also get to open…
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