Life lessons from video games – how video games can help you succeed in real life
For more than a decade, ClassicallyTrained.net has been exploring the intersection of video games, leadership, and personal growth. Today, I’m beyond excited to share something that’s been years in the making: my new book, If Video Games Have Taught Me … Continued
Wow. What a game. I recently obtained my first PlayStation Platinum Trophy ever (are you surprised?), and it was God of War: Ragnarok that finally engaged me enough to invest the time and effort. God of War: Ragnarok is … Continued
Hi, I’m Jon, It’s been a while since I’ve written a more personal post, so I figure now is a perfect time. A few years ago I started ClassicallyTrained.net as a way to share two of my passions: Video Games … Continued
What if one of the greatest additions to a beloved video game series, was also the most overlooked? Chris Kohler makes a compelling case for the most criminally neglected Final Fantasy V in his book of the same name. Final … Continued
Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! was such a great game to play on the Nintendo Entertainment System. It had all the right features: detailed graphics, exciting music, responsive controls, and memorable characters (Except the ones that I forgot in this head-to-head Video … Continued
Animal Crossing is such a great game. I have fond memories of the original Animal Crossing on the Game Cube. It was fresh, funny, and oddly addictive. Being able to see the game world change in time with real … Continued
As a Gamer for over 30 years, I have often heard critics of video games dismiss the hobby as a waste of time. Wait, more like a “HUGE waste of time.” This became even more obvious once I graduated college … Continued
First things first. For once I feel hopeful! – Edgar Roni Figaro, Final Fantasy VI Final Fantasy VI is one of my all time favorite video games. The story, the music, the game play, and all of the characters – everything … Continued
That’s your head, Roger. Now USE IT FOR SOMETHING!” – The Narrator, Space Quest IV Do you ever wonder about people who act or speak before they think? How many times could serious problems be avoided, if someone involved just took … Continued
I want you to imagine the following: You are in Fallout Shelter #139 and you will never make it out. There is a 9 year old who is also in the shelter with you who will be put into cryostasis, … Continued
