Tag:Video Games
I first played Grim Fandango as a young man, not realizing then how much it would stay with me. At the time, it was just a game—funny, stylish, and full of clever puzzles. But over the years, I’ve come to understand that beneath its film noir and Día de los Muertos aesthetic, it carried a lesson that shaped how I approach work and perseverance. Manny Calavera is always starting at the bottom. He goes from mopping the floor of a […]
Gaming, for me, has always been about more than just playing—it’s about the escape, the stories, and the memories I’ve made along the way. One of my favorite features of the Xbox 360 era was the Xbox Avatars. These customizable personas were a fun way to showcase personality, celebrate achievements, and connect with the gaming community. I had a ritual of tailoring my Avatar’s outfits to match the games I truly enjoyed completing. Whether it was donning the armor of […]
Saratoga Comic Con was last month and I got to meet a couple of interesting people. Nolan North I’ve been listening to this man for decades. He’s not just a voice actor—he’s the voice actor. I know him best as Penguin in the Batman: Arkham trilogy and, of course, as Nathan Drake in the Uncharted series. We waited in line for just over an hour to meet him, and I was blown away by his energy and enthusiasm. He seemed […]
