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Video Game Quotes: Final Fantasy Tactics on Integrity
3 Jun 2014

Video Game Quotes: Final Fantasy Tactics on Integrity

by Jon | posted in: Quotes | 0

Your actions have meaning only if they hold true to your ideals. ~ Ramza Beoulve, Final Fantasy Tactics    

actions, final fantasy tactics, integrity, meaning, quote
A Life Sized Video Game from a Surprising Source
30 May 2014

A Life Sized Video Game from a Surprising Source

by Jon | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

This is pretty cool. I think this qualifies as starting with “wow.” Lexus of Italy partnered with Saatchi & Saatchi to create an interactive life sized video game to promote their new IS Hybrid. The “players” are seated in the … Continued

augmented reality, lexus, life sized, video game
Video Game Quotes: Max Payne on Passion & Fear
27 May 2014

Video Game Quotes: Max Payne on Passion & Fear

by Jon | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

Death is inevitable. Our fear of it makes us play safe, blocks out emotion. It’s a losing game. Without passion you are already dead. ~ Max Payne

death, fear, Max Payne, passion, quote
Lose 7 Times, Continue 8 – The Career I Abandoned
19 May 2014

Lose 7 Times, Continue 8 – The Career I Abandoned

by Jon | posted in: Uncategorized | 3

Why did you give up? Have you even been pursuing a dream or a passion, only to have someone shoot it down? It can be crushing to give up on a dream. Fear can take many forms. We all have … Continued

brave, calling, fear, give up, Guile, ken, overcome, passion, Ryu, Sagat, Street Fighter, success
Want to Be Successful? Space Invaders Can Show You How.
16 May 2014

Want to Be Successful? Space Invaders Can Show You How.

by Jon | posted in: Uncategorized | 7

This secret is no secret at all. A simple concept, well-known and completely embraced by every one of those otherworldly invaders is essential for anyone who wants to be successful. This one factor contributes to the Space Invaders’ eventual success … Continued

Arcade, Celldweller, hard work, Space Invaders, success
Who is Your Player 2? Part 3 – Role Model
14 May 2014

Who is Your Player 2? Part 3 – Role Model

by Jon | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

In parts one and two of this series, we discussed the types of Player 2 that make for good teammates and for good rivals, respectively. In the final post in this series, we examine the third type of Player 2 … Continued

coach, double dragon, Mega Man, mentor, player 2, Street Fighter, Streets of Rage, super mario brothers
Free Game Friday – May
9 May 2014

Free Game Friday – May

by Jon | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Free Game Friday I want to give you my video games. For free. Sort of. Each month, I’ll be giving away a retro video game, mailed to one luckly individual’s house, at no cost to you. Last month @TheFresherest (via … Continued

free game, NES, nintendo, punchout
Who is Your Player 2? Part 2 – Rival Challenger
3 May 2014

Who is Your Player 2? Part 2 – Rival Challenger

by Jon | posted in: Uncategorized | 5

In part one of this series, we took a quick look at the social aspect of gaming, and the importance of selecting the most suited type of Player 2 for cooperative gaming. We also discussed some practical ways that we … Continued

Arcade, challenger, fighting, Mario Kart, mortal kombat, player 2, rival, Samurai Shodown 2, Street Fighter, Tekken, Virtua Fighter
The Best Quotes from Final Fantasy About Life & Leadership
26 Apr 2014

The Best Quotes from Final Fantasy About Life & Leadership

by Jon | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

I love Quotes I love Video Games I love Final Fantasy I love Personal Development You are reading something that was inevitable. This is a work of love, and my hope is that it will inspire in you a drive … Continued

book, Final Fantasy, leadership, life, quotes, videogames
Who is Your Player 2? Part 1 – Fellow Traveler
23 Apr 2014

Who is Your Player 2? Part 1 – Fellow Traveler

by Jon | posted in: Uncategorized | 5

Some of my very best memories of gaming (and current fun as well) involve other players. There was something really special about the multiplayer games of the 80’s and 90’s. To start with, all the players had to be in … Continued

Arcade, bubble bobble, co-op, Final Fight, generosity, loyalty, NES, nintendo, player 2, reciprocal, sega, skill, snes, Streets of Rage, teamwork

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