Mediavania
Retro
When the Platform Goes Away, the Voices Don’t Have To
I originally shared this as a Substack Note, but after posting it there, on X, and on Bluesky, I kept thinking about it.
Publication
Retro
What I Remember About September 11
Every year, as September 11 approaches, I find myself thinking about where I was that day.
Retro
My First Comic-Con-ish Event in Over a Decade
I haven’t been to one of these in a while, so here’s how it went!
Nintendo
What If Nintendo Embraced Its Legacy?
What if Nintendo gave our old cartridges and discs a new life? Here’s my idea for bringing Nintendo’s physical legacy to the Switch 2.
Retro
We Don’t Own Anything Anymore. We Just Didn’t Notice.
I thought I owned my games. Then I started reading the fine print.
Reviews
Introducing Rock's Game Review Rubric
A simple framework for clearer video game reviews. Rock’s Game Review Rubric helps reviewers Rate, Reflect, and Recommend with more transparency.
Retro
Sometimes the Best Posts Get Buried
When I started the Learning Arcade, some posts quietly got lost along the way. This is my way of bringing them back.
AI & Gaming
When AI Watches for You: A Useful Tool… or a Problem in the Making?
I was thinking about something today that feels small on the surface — but could have a real impact for creators, educators, and anyone who shares content online.
Retro
The Cozy Life
I’ve been thinking lately about how many so-called cozy games are out there, and before even talking about the ones I’ve played, I found myself wondering what a cozy game really is.
Retro
The Games That Carry Us
I asked a simple question: What game helped you through a difficult moment in your life? The answers became one of the most meaningful posts I’ve put together.
Nintendo
Why Nintendo Can Sell Digital Games Cheaper… and Still Make More Money
What a small pricing shift reveals about where gaming is heading
Nintendo
🗡️✨ Heroes of Language: Exploring Pronouns in the World of The Legend of Zelda
Welcome back to Grammar Through Video Games! Today, we’re stepping into the legendary world of Hyrule to explore a powerful tool in writing — pronouns.
Reviews
First Impressions: Pokémon Battles for Everyone?
Sometimes when a new Pokémon game gets announced, I get excited… but also a little tired.
Nintendo
🌸✨ Powering Up Sentences: Exploring Conjunctions in the World of Kirby
Welcome back to Grammar Through Video Games! Today, we’re floating into the colorful world of Kirby to explore one of the most important tools in writing — conjunctions.
Nintendo
Why I Finally Understand Why Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Are $19.99
When I first saw the announcement that Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen were coming to Nintendo Switch, I was genuinely excited.
Retro
Flying Through Geography: Using GeoFS in Social Studies Class
There’s something powerful about starting a lesson with: “Alright class, today we’re flying to Egypt.”
Retro
More Than Just the Halftime Show
Today is the Super Bowl, and every year around this time I find myself thinking about how I even got here.
Nintendo
Six Months with My Nintendo Switch 2
So, how have my first six months with the Switch 2 been going?
AI & Gaming
The Problem Isn’t AI… Hear Me Out
Chairs have been around for centuries. AI hasn’t. What both reveal says a lot about responsibility and intention.