James C. Loftis, University of North Texas, Author at Study Breaks

Thanos' glove from Infinity War, illustrated by Shelly Freund

It’s Time We Re-Watched Marvel’s ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame’

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

These 'Avengers' films can impact its viewers more in 2020 as the pandemic opens up a new perspective on the Infinity Saga.…

October 6, 2020

In an article about starting an actual play podcast, a microphone in front of a computer

How To Start Your Own Dungeons and Dragons Actual Play Podcast

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

You may run into unexpected challenges when starting your own podcast. Here’s some advice so you don't run into the same problems I did.…

September 24, 2020

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson wrestling with someone in the WWE

How Has the WWE Been Dealing With COVID-19 Restrictions?

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

When performances depend on a live audience for entertainment, is it possible for the wrestlers and their fans to stay safe?…

September 16, 2020

An illustration of a microphone for a podcast

5 Things To Know When Creating Your Own Podcast

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

Learn the first stages of becoming a podcaster from an amateur who has already made mistakes, so you don't have to!…

September 7, 2020

A person playing Fortnite on a Nintendo Switch

Fortnite Versus Apple: A Brief Overview of the Controversy

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

Since the popular game was removed from the App Store, Epic Games has been waging a legal battle against Apple that has fans worried for the future of their favorite game.…

August 28, 2020

Two Xbox One controllers representing couch co-op multiplayer

Why Couch Co-op Multiplayer Is Still the Best Way To Play Video Games

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

Especially now during a pandemic, gamers shouldn't take for granted the social benefits the act of playing with their friends provided.…

August 25, 2020

Screenshot from the series 'Alone' on the History Channel

The Authentic Reality TV Show ‘Alone’ Is the Superior Survival Series

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

The History Channel's popular long-running series pushes its contestants to the extreme and gives a whole new meaning to the word 'isolation.'…

August 19, 2020

Actual Play Podcasts depicted with drawing of people around a game board

How Actual Play Podcasts Led to the Golden Age of Tabletop RPGs

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

How has a game — once looked down upon and talked of in such negative light — garnered so much attention in recent years? Listening to people having fun playing the game certainly helped.…

August 11, 2020

The cast of 'Critical Role: The Legends of Vox Machina' cosplaying

‘Critical Role: The Legends of Vox Machina’ Has Tabletop RPG Fans Excited

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

The popular Dungeons and Dragons 'actual play' podcast 'Critical Role' is getting a new animated series on Amazon Prime.…

August 4, 2020

The Podcasts Produced by the McElroy Family Are Worth Checking Out

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

Whether they're playing D&D or giving terrible (but funny!) advice, these five on-going series remind us how important sharing a laugh with our family members can be.…

July 28, 2020