In order to make a great video game, these six elements need to come together into a cohesive whole: Gameplay, Story, Sound Direction, Art Direction, Technical Quality, and Game Balance.
Objectification of Women in Video Games; Actually Problematic?
From Samus' speedrun 'reward' in the early Metroid, to plate bikini armor in World of Warcraft, to purchasing a nude cutscene with a sultry lady in The Witcher 3, video games have a long history of objectifying women. Whether or not this is a negative, however, has been a hotly debated topic. I personally believe it's not all bad, and I'll give a few points as to why that is.
My Response to Sex Junk, or Why the Left Stopped Winning
The left in America has grown its own form of cancer. Not unlike how the right has its authoritarian moralists in the form of the Religious right, the left has the Progressive left.
Freedom of Speech: What Side Are You On?
If you've been on the internet for any significant period of time, you'd know that the classic liberal concept of 'freedom of speech' continues to be a hot-button issue.
Pros and Cons of Modern Feminism
This is my brief critique of modern feminism in which I list the pros and cons of the movement and explain my reasoning for each.
How to Get THE Girl (or Guy)
A simple 4-step guide to get the person you'd ideally want to be with -- a guide meant to get you quality rather than quantity.
White Privilege; My Problem with Blanket Generalizations
Ultimately, there's someone of every shade with a struggle.
Vox Ludus 