Ornstein & Smough: Twin Coaches

In Dark Souls, the “twin” boss characters Ornstein & Smough symbolize the diabolical duality of their world; they are also the first true test for many players.

Best Small Details To Love In Death Stranding

~ a fun list of Death Stranding’s precious details and their meaning to me.

Magic: The Gathering – The Best Art From Dominaria United

Dominaria United is a return to MTG’s colorful history, featuring old legends and fantastic art.

12 Best GDQ Speedrun Games to Watch

Games Done Quick (GDQ) raises money for Doctors Without Borders, Prevent Cancer Foundation, and CARE by professionally racing through all your favorite video games.

My Elder Dragon Highlanders

~ I started playing Magic: The Gathering in 2001, in 3rd grade.

Top 5 Boss Battles in Sekiro

~ essay on the top 5 boss battles in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, with a haiku poem for each.

Building Bridges for Strangers in Death Stranding

~ essay on Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding.

Welcome to the Nightmare: Bloodborne’s High Art Horror

~ essay on Bloodborne (2015), the ultimate in action-horror role-playing.

I Am Elden Lord

~ my essay on Elden Ring (2022).

The Kojima Standard: 5 Attributes to Good Entertainment

~ musing on the self-professed “standard for entertainment” of one legendary artist and gaming auteur, Hideo Kojima.