29 Life Lessons From Animal Crossing: New Leaf
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
Are Video Games a Waste of Time?
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
Video Game Quotes: Uncharted 3 on Opportunities
We don’t get to choose how we start in the life. Real ‘greatness’ is what you do with the hand you’re dealt. – Victor Sullivan aka Sully, Uncharted 3 Disbelief. Skepticism. Those are the typical responses I find when I … Continued
Podcast EP 35: Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness
Steve Kamb is the founder of NerdFitness.com, a worldwide fitness community dedicated to helping nerds, desk jockeys, and self-aware robots level up their lives. He’s also the author of the upcoming book, Level Up Your Life, that gives people a blueprint … Continued
Video Game Quotes Final Fantasy VI On Hope
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
Podcast EP 34: Arnie Roth & Final Fantasy: A New World
Arnie Roth is an American Grammy Award-winning conductor, composer, and record producer, best known for conducting numerous concerts for video game music. He is also a classically trained violinist and a member of the Grammy Award-winning music group Mannheim Steamroller. … Continued
Podcast EP 33: Life Lessons From Video Games
If you are a gamer, you realize the power of video games to inspire, excite, and even teach life lessons. This special episode is dedicated to all the gamers who realize the amazing potential for good within one of our … Continued
Space Quest IV On How To Escape The Jerk Cycle
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
How Fallout 4 Can Help You Find Your Purpose In Life
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