I've been playing video games almost my entire life, with a particular preference for RPGs, Strategy Games, and 3D Platformers. When I'm not writing or gaming, I usually work on my own game projects ...

Gerardo is a marketing major and copywriter with over 4 years of experience. He fell in love with gaming as a toddler when his maternal grandmother bought him a Nintendo NES. Ever since then, he ...

From Gatsby to Elphaba, Oedipus to Fleabag, the tragic hero is a time-honored and iconic figure. But what exactly makes a hero oh-so-tragic, and what is it about this archetype that keeps us coming ...

The world needs a hero - but what hero will you be? Creating a character in City of Heroes is an exciting process that presents you with the opportunity to harness your imagination. You get to choose ...

Last week we offered up some handy tips to get started in City of Heroes, but another area that can often be confusing for new players is the game’s many Archetype choices. Archetypes in City of ...

Where would the hobbits be without Gandalf’s grizzled guidance, or Simba without Rafiki’s shrewd shamanism? The heroes of film, TV, and theater would be lost—perhaps trapped on Mount Doom or ...