• Cinematography: Aspects of Design

    Cinematography: Aspects of Design

    *This article contains spoilers for the movies “Nope” and “Avengers: Endgame.” * It goes without saying, but there is a lot that goes into making a great film. While many might begin a conversation about that with character writing or set design, there is a concept just as important that movies are predicated on. That Read more

  • One Piece’s East Blue Saga: An Exploration Of Dreams

    One Piece’s East Blue Saga: An Exploration Of Dreams

    *Image from One Piece: East Blue 1-2-3 on Amazon* To be at the top is something few will ever accomplish, and staying at the peak of that mountain for a substantial amount of time is an occurrence just as rare. It takes a lot of work, hope, and dreaming to reach that grand height. As Read more

  • Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2: Why Competitive Gaming Stretches Beyond Gameplay

    Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2: Why Competitive Gaming Stretches Beyond Gameplay

    Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 was released in late 2016, quickly succeeding its predecessor and garnering a large player base as a result. Its fast-paced and strategic combat, as well as its many gameplay customization options, have kept its audience invested in the title to this day. The reviews may be so-so, but the fact of Read more

  • Types Of Difficulty: Aspects Of Design

    Types Of Difficulty: Aspects Of Design

    Difficulty is without a doubt the most universal game design concept, with most creators using a game’s unique challenges as a foundation for its design. Whether it be board games or video games, no game exists that doesn’t have difficulty in some form. The concept’s impact on games is astronomical, with difficulty impacting anything from Read more

  • Skyrim: A Landmark In Character-Building

    Skyrim: A Landmark In Character-Building

    Character-Building is one of the most recognizable game design concepts ever invented. Usually found in RPGs, it refers to when a video game allows a player to, in some way, customize how their character can play the game or how effective certain aspects of gameplay are for them. It’s become a very widespread concept in Read more

  • Ambition Is Beautiful, Ambition Is Horrifying: Oppenheimer

    Ambition Is Beautiful, Ambition Is Horrifying: Oppenheimer

    Image From Universal Pictures *Article Contains Spoilers For Oppenheimer* “A strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work,” is how Oxford Languages defines the term ambition. It’s one of the many concepts the world was built upon, and as such, it’s an integral part of many things the world Read more

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