Early Thoughts on Fatherhood
2020 has been a ridiculous year, but I have one bright spot I can cling to: I'm going to be a dad! And so far fatherhood has been nonstop excitement.
Settling into a New World
Our transition to life in Nashville is complete. That means it’s time to explore new things and rediscover old habits…like creative writing.
Thoughts on Anthem's VIP Demo
In spite of its technical struggles, Anthem's demo showed a game that looks and feels great, blending the mobility of Destiny with The Division's gameplay.
Looking Back on 2018
In hindsight, 2018 feels like a mixed bag. I started the year with a laundry list of goals…and yet here I am, exactly where I was at this point last year. But before I’m too hard on myself, let’s take a look back at the year that was.
The End of an Era
Over the weekend, I finished reading Assassin’s Fate by Robin Hobb, the last installment in a 9-book series (and I’d argue a 16-book story arc) that deserves an entire year of study and discussion.
Changing Career Paths
There’s been a theme of “new things” across my life. And from swapping out hobbies to investigating new career paths, it feels like 2018 is just overflowing with a freedom to explore new things.
Switching the Narrative
My wife and I have an Easter tradition: one of us plans an egg hunt, writes out clues, hides them in plastic eggs, and then scatters them across the house.
Storytime from Sea of Thieves
I mentioned in my Sea of Thieves review that I’ve put hours and hours of time into thinking and discussing this game. Here are some of those stories.
The 25 Greatest Games of All Time
In honor of the magazine’s 300th issue, Game Informer announced their 300 greatest games of all time...which inspired me to figure out my own list.
Through Struggle, the Stars
On Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, Elon Musk’s SpaceX catapulted humanity into the next phase of our cultural evolution.
The Tragic Tale of Skak the Ruined
Rather than spend an hour attempting to explain Monolith's Nemesis System, here is my most memorable story from my time with Middle-earth: Shadow of War.
2017 in Review
Before I go out of town for a belated vacation, I wanted to give a quick update on the current state of affairs around here.