Christian Simon, Kutztown University, Author at Study Breaks

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Modern Horror Games Have an Interesting New Target Audience

The newest trends in scary video games appear to be aimed at an extremely youthful group of players, leading to some discontent among older gamers.…

October 4, 2022

What Happened to Sonic the Hedgehog?

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

The franchise’s recipe for success is instead a fast track to failure.…

September 25, 2022

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It’s Time To Bring Back Sly Cooper

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

One of Sony’s greatest mascots has hibernated for far too long.…

September 20, 2022

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How JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Became a Global Phenomenon

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

The manga that rose from obscurity to international renown.…

September 13, 2022

Why Zuko Is Still Television’s Greatest Redemption Story

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

One of Nickelodeon’s most beloved characters is also a storytelling triumph.…

September 9, 2022

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Sets the Bar High for RPGs

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

Monolith Soft’s latest and greatest game should serve as an example for all roleplaying games.…

August 28, 2022

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Are Anime Adaptations Doomed To Fail?

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

Live-action adaptations of anime have always disappointed and show no signs of changing.…

August 20, 2022

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The Success of MultiVersus Proves That Smash Bros. Has Competition

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

The newest title from Warner Bros. is making waves, and it’s just getting started.…

August 13, 2022

Virtual Reality Hardware Is Ready, but the Games Lag Far Behind

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

Consumer-ready headsets are here, but the games available disappoint even the most casual of users.…

August 7, 2022

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The Underrated Video Game Masterpieces of Kotaro Uchikoshi

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

For fans of stories and puzzles, these are games you don’t want to miss.…

July 31, 2022

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The Fighting Game Renaissance Is Upon Us

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

The future of the beloved genre is looking bigger and brighter than ever with new releases and old favorites coming into the limelight.…

July 23, 2022

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Season 3 of ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Is a Letdown

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

The superhero drama’s third season doesn’t live up to the quality of its predecessors.…

July 14, 2022

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What You Might Have Missed at Summer Games Done Quick

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

The gaming marathon has concluded, but it’s never too late to go back and see the greatest runs this year.…

July 9, 2022

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How ‘The Last of Us’ Changed How PlayStation Told Stories

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

Joel and Ellie’s story defined a whole generation of video game narratives.…

July 1, 2022

In an article about the show "The Boys" and their newest villain, Homelander, a screencap of the character in his super suit.

‘The Boys’ Reinvented Homelander, and It’s Ingenious

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

Few villains are as intimidating as this reimagined and twisted version of Superman.…

June 24, 2022

In an article about Iron Giant and his appearance in 'MultiVersus', an illustration of Iron Giant standing next to Superman

The Inclusion of the Iron Giant in MultiVersus Is a Good Thing

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

It’s time to bring this animation legend back into the spotlight, despite the concerns of long-time fans about his new role.…

June 17, 2022

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Modern Horror Games Have an Interesting New Target Audience

What Happened to Sonic the Hedgehog?

It’s Time To Bring Back Sly Cooper

How JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Became a Global Phenomenon

Why Zuko Is Still Television’s Greatest Redemption Story

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Sets the Bar High for RPGs

Are Anime Adaptations Doomed To Fail?

The Success of MultiVersus Proves That Smash Bros. Has Competition

Virtual Reality Hardware Is Ready, but the Games Lag Far Behind

The Underrated Video Game Masterpieces of Kotaro Uchikoshi

The Fighting Game Renaissance Is Upon Us

Season 3 of ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Is a Letdown

What You Might Have Missed at Summer Games Done Quick

How ‘The Last of Us’ Changed How PlayStation Told Stories

‘The Boys’ Reinvented Homelander, and It’s Ingenious

The Inclusion of the Iron Giant in MultiVersus Is a Good Thing

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