Earlier this year, I published my coloring book featuring life lessons inspired by some of my favorite video games: “If Video Games Have Taught Me Anything: A Video Game Life Lesson Coloring Book.” This project was a lot of fun, … Continued
If you’ve been a long-time ClassicallyTrained.net reader, you already know: video games are more than just entertainment. They shape our minds, challenge our skills, and—when we really pay attention—teach us invaluable lessons about life, perseverance, and personal growth. Over the … 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
If Video Games Have Taught Me Anything… “…video games are for everyone.” Awkwafina ACTOR/COMEDIAN/RAPPER/WRITER – Crazy Rich Asians, Raya and the Last Dragon, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Akwafina is Nora from Queens A bit more about … 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
I see now that the circumstances of one’s birth are irrelevant. It is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are. – MewTwo, Pokemon For many, it is easy to focus on all the disadvantages … Continued
Blind pursuit of power is a meaningless vice – Amarant, Final Fantasy IX It can be easy to focus on your goal, only to miss the point of why you are pursuing the goal to begin with. The word “power” … 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
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
