We all have that classic game that started it all. For me it was hands down the Legend of Zelda series. As I’ve mentioned before, when I got my first gaming console(the GameCube, I miss that blue cube) and it had the Legend of Zelda Collector’s Edition. There were many many hours spent on that […]
Religion and Video Games
In video games across generations you can find references to religion. When thinking about how religion plays a major theme in video games we can find three examples: 1) Religion is a necessity. 2) Religion can be a spectacle. 3) Religion is personal. I’ll be taking a look three video games: Final Fantasy XV, Dragon […]
Connect the Dots: One Punch Man and Life is Strange
Introducing a new segment called Connect the Dots! Over hear at Nerd Light we want to always spotlight the connections not only that we have with games and anime, but with each other too! Today we’re connecting the anime One Punch Man and video game Life is Strange! You can find the episode here:
Character Spotlight: Riku
“So, Sora…are you ready? Do you remember before? We stood facing each other on opposite sides of that door. Now we stand side-by-side. Let’s go home together this time.” On this week’s Character Spotlight we’re heading to one of my favorite game series Kingdom Hearts, Riku, Sora’s best friend and one of the keepers of […]
Shows from my Childhood I Didn’t Know Were Anime
The term anime didn’t show up in my vocabulary until I was in high school. Little did I know, I was already watching anime from when I was a teeny tiny child, I just didn’t know it! So here are my top picks for childhood shows I didn’t know where anime. Sailor Moon. Okay this […]
My Why
There’s something special about connecting with someone who is passionate about the same thing you love. For me, it’s games and anime, and honestly anything kinda nerdy or creative. But I created this space specifically because I saw a need. When I look on social media, YouTube and in these games I love, and these […]
Is Black Clover a newer and better Naruto?
One of the new shōnen anime making headway is Black Clover(Burakku Kurōbā). It’s gained a lot of attention over the past year, some even considering it to be the BEST shone anime that’s been released in years. While I’m not here to debate whether or not it is THE best shōnen anime, I AM here […]
Episode 2: Representation in Gaming
On today’s podcast episode I am discussing a topic that is near to my heart and one of the reasons I decided to start this podcast and my blog. And that topic is: Representation! In the gaming world there has been some talk about where diversity fits in this community. Come take a listen to […]
3 Tips on Saving While Gaming
If you have even a slight interest in games you know it’s going to be a financial invest. But who says you have to spend all your life’s savings to get the brand new gear? Want to get into gaming? Here are 3 tips on saving while gaming. Don’t buy the newest console. Now […]