Seven Super Specific Questions to Spark Your Writing Talents

In the best case scenario, you're off and writing, refreshed and inspired! The worst case scenario: you had fun!

Hidden Asteroid | Video Games That Don’t Exist (Yet)

An asteroid is on a collision course for a sleepy planet, and you, a helpful alien in a small craft, can help.

MJ: The Character That Defines Nikki

If I would’ve had this version of MJ as a kid, I would have wanted to be her instead of Spider-Man, and that is why she is such an important character to me.

Roxas: The Character That Defines Chris Durston

I’m not gonna be defined by Roxas, or by anyone other than me.

Sora: The Character That Defines Nana Marfo

Sora sticks out as one of the most positive characters in video game history, and this magic makes special to many.

Kreia: The Character That Defines DeiSophia

As a mentor Kreia often challenges the players actions, positing alternative solutions to the ones the player has chosen.

Regina: The Character That Defines Pixie Poison

While her discipline and composure is stronger than most, she is still unabashedly normal.

Adventure Map | The Characters That Define Us

Video game characters exist as companions on the timeline of our lives, and each one of us have chosen the individual who we feel most defines us.

Edgar Roni Figaro: The Character That Defines J.R. from Kith & Kin

Much like Edgar’s world, mine changed as well, but not for the worse. This facilitated a change in me, one that is still going on to this day.

Sonic: The Character That Defines Ryan from Games With Coffee

I’m gonna find my own way, and take a chance on today.

Tails: The Character That Defines Matt from 3PStart

I’m happy that I can be a little cheesy and childish sometimes.

Knuckles: The Character That Defines Justin from TWOTALL4UFOOL

Would I be my own man/person or would I just follow the crowd? My mom never wanted me to be a follower.

James/Dad: The Character That Defines Phil from Later Levels

Who wouldn't want him for a dad?

Olgierd von Everec: The Character That Defines Alex from McWritestuff

Is he the villain of the story or a tragic anti-hero? Olgierd is nothing more than the janitor of our own hearts. Our hearts of stone.

Magikarp & Gyarados: The Characters That Define Brink of Gaming

To me, Gyarados is a model of perseverance and determination: something I’ve had to work at regularly in my own life, as well.

Red: The Character That Defines Andrew Turnwall

Maybe this essay isn’t all about Red. It’s about the world he helped create. About the safe harbor he helped me find.

Hanzo Shimada: The Character That Defines DL McGowan from Lost in Reverie

Hanzo is the epitome of self-loathing, falling into a dark mental space following all the ugliness with his brother and family. Despite that, though, he never stops trying to find redemption and overcome himself.

Kratos: The Character That Defines Daniel from Epic Drop

Maybe it is defending Kratos that drew me closer to him, maybe it is the anger we both had trouble controlling, or maybe it was the fact that both of us are bald.

Skull Kid: The Character That Defines Meghan Plays Games

Skull Kid brings to life things that only exist in nebulous thought. And it all started with a mischievous, nameless little imp.

Commander Shepard: The Character That Defines Will from Geek. Sleep. Rinse. Repeat

I’m the one who controls what he says, who he treats badly and who he helps. As a result he becomes a character that is almost unique to everyone that plays the game.