Ballad of the Blue Bomber
A musical history of the Mega Man X and other spinoff franchises.
Topic: Game Design
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.
Firmware Updated – Series Conspectus
A journey into the nuances, culture and development of the video-game industry and its various practices. Join us on an anthropological examination of the impact the medium has had on business, modern society and its various communities, as guided by one who regularly partakes in its many facets.
Mushroom Melodies – It’s a Mario!
An analysis and introspect on the audio and musical design behind the Super Mario franchise.
For Whom the Box Beeps
Music does far more than just soothe the savage beasts of our psyche. The sonic experience viscerally brings virtual and cinematic worlds to life. Join us in our examination of the evolution of video game and synth music in tandem with storied and largely influential arrangements used in film and animation.
Nuts and Bolts on the USS Defiant
An editorial blog “behind the scenes” of The Unconventional. A look at the sweat, blood and tears, techniques and ethos behind this journey. The raison d’être, DNA and agenda of this intellectual Mecha.