World of Nintendo

How Nintendo Changed Retail Shopping Forever

Everybody credits Nintendo with reviving–and reshaping–the video game industry. But the Big N's impact extends far beyond games. Over the years, Nintendo has transformed the retail sector, influencing how businesses manage inventory and how consumers interact with the marketplace. And the revolution has been so thorough, you probably never stop…
October 23, 20244 Comments
Software Death

How Big Tech’s Novelty Obsession Killed Software

If you've used pretty much any consumer software or internet search engine in recent years, you've noticed a decline in user friendliness and utility. What was once a simple matter of navigating intuitive interfaces and obtaining relevant information has become a frustrating ordeal. From constant updates that seem to break…
October 21, 202411 Comments
Guys Gaming

Why Major Tabletop RPG Publishers Are Losing Longtime Fans

The tabletop roleplaying game industry has grown significantly over the past decade, fueled by blockbuster franchises, mainstream exposure, and the popularity of series like Critical Role. But this explosive growth has come with a price, particularly the loss of longtime fans who feel alienated by the companies they once supported.…
October 18, 202410 Comments
Rings of Power Streaming

Why People Are Fleeing Streaming Services in Droves

Over the past decade, streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ changed the way people consume media. TV viewers flocked to streaming's promise of liberation from rigid programming schedules and endless entertainment on demand. Yet today, the same platforms that once dominated the media landscape are facing a crisis. Subscribers…
October 17, 20245 Comments
Rock's Lost Groove

How Rock and Roll Lost Its Groove

In the late 20th century, rock and roll was still the dominant force in music. If you belong to the Baby Boom through Y generations, rock music formed the soundtrack of your life. But since the late 1990s, rock's popularity has steadily declined, overtaken by other genres like hip-hop, pop,…
October 16, 20246 Comments
CRT LCD Dracula

Why Millennial Devs Can’t Make Authentic Retro Games

For many gamers who grew up with the classics of the 1980s and 1990s, 8 and 16-bit video games hold a special nostalgic charm. Yet despite the recent surge in retro style indie games, it’s apparent that even talented Millennial developers struggle to recreate the authentic look and feel of…
October 15, 202412 Comments
Nietzsche_Christ

Nietzsche Bros Fail the Nietzsche Test

A vocal online contingent Christians have had to contend with in recent years are the Big-brained Nietzsche Bros. In general, this group can be defined as wanting to enjoy all the benefits of living in Christendom while also living unfettered by Christian morals. This related item from X was brought…
October 14, 202417 Comments
Left Behind Christian Fiction

Why Christian Authors Shouldn’t Write “Christian Fiction”

Christian authors these days often have a hard time discerning how to base their stories on the foundational morals of Christendom without writing "Christian fiction". "What's wrong with Christian fiction?" you ask? The fact that such a genre label is deemed necessary illustrates the problem. And it's no help that…
October 11, 202421 Comments
Differentiation

To Build Your Audience, Differentiate Your Brand

Everybody knows that the book market is saturated. That means a major challenge facing authors is standing out from the crowd. In an environment where readers are spoiled for choice, building a long-term audience requires differentiating your brand. Let's examine why differentiation matters and how to make it work for…
October 10, 2024No Comments