You Are What You Eat
A look at the innovations and history of the Kirby series.
Fandom: Arcadia
Some have called these lands the Oasys. Some the Matrix. Others the ‘grid. Where players gather and the sprites live and die, this is where it’s written.
The Blue Bomber: Not Your Daddy’s Robot
A comprehensive look into the games in the Mega Man series and the innovations they have made.
Akumajo Dracula: When Goth Hit Japan
A look at the history and legacy of the infamous horror gaming franchise. This goes way beyond vampires.
Power Armor and Parasites
A look into the history of the revolutionary Metroid series and all of the games within.
Hyperfast Hedgehogs and Other Fauna
This week, we cross from Nintendo to Sega, picking up the chronicle of everyone’s favorite hedgehog.
I Ain’t Your Barbie Girl
The lack of options for female character design can not only frustrate players but can also lead to unrealistic expectations for young people. Sexualization of female characters, impractical armor, and lack of options for avatars can turn off a large section of the gaming population and there is no reason for designers to not do…
Ballad of the Blue Bomber
A musical history of the Mega Man X and other spinoff franchises.
Whip Cracks and Bloody Tear-Tracks
An analysis on the soundscapes that shaped the Castlevania franchise.
A Hymn to the Golden Goddesses
A musical history of The Legend of Zelda Franchise; the impact of Koji Kondo and the audio legacy of the series.
Culture and Gender Norms
Revisiting the topic of gaming once more, today we look into the evolving tribalism of gaming, gatekeeping and accessibility on multiple fronts. “Power to the Players” should be and is more than just a slogan.