NyxWorldOrderGender DysWhat is “gender dysphoria”? A mental condition which forms the basis of identity of trans people, a distress born out of mismatch of the…11 min read·Feb 10, 2023----
NyxWorldOrderPokemon, Sequels and Perception of ChangeIf you see discussions about video games online you likely have heard about a sentiment that Pokemon as a series is stale and unwilling to…13 min read·Jun 16, 2022----
NyxWorldOrderClassic Call of Duty PC GamesIn the twilight years of old-school first-person shooters prior to the modern military shooter invasion, Call of Duty 1 (2003), Call of…15 min read·Oct 25, 2021--6--6
NyxWorldOrderJrpg Is A Bad Name For A GenreThe term “JRPG” as a video game genre annoys me. Long-time readers of this blog might remember that I have written about this before, but…20 min read·Sep 1, 2021----
NyxWorldOrderOperating System MythsThere are two pernicious myths about operating systems: First, Linux (1) is difficult to use for casual users. Second, Windows operating…8 min read·May 24, 2021--3--3
NyxWorldOrderGame CriticHow can I write better about games? What do I look for in a video game essay, and to some extent, media critique as a whole? Review…11 min read·Mar 28, 2021----
NyxWorldOrderAvataThe Finale of Avatar The Last Airbender and Pacifism(Full Spoilers for Avatar: The Last Airbender)11 min read·Mar 5, 2021----
NyxWorldOrderDisgaea 1There are essentially three main issues with “grinding” in a video game: Making the repetition interesting, providing meaningful goals and…12 min read·Feb 16, 2021----
NyxWorldOrderA screenshGrindingI define grinding as “repetitious combat whose primary goal is to increase various statistics about a character ”. It is most commonly…18 min read·Dec 23, 2020----
