This one hit me like a gut punch. Irish music legend Glen Hansard has been confirmed dead at the age of 56 following a tragic motorcycle crash. Glen embodied that uniquely Irish […]
RIP Glen Hansard
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The Psychology of the Drider | Dungeons & Dragons
In this latest episode of The Congruent Chronicler, we explore the tragic story of the drider, one of the most misunderstood creatures in Dungeons & Dragons. We examine their origins, the different […]
The Psychology Behind the Death of Physical Media
The world is changing, and with every year that passes we lose a little more of the things we grew up with. It now looks increasingly likely that physical media could become […]
25 Years of Final Fantasy X
19 July 2001 is one of the most legendary release days in video game history. It was the day Final Fantasy X was first properly introduced to the world. I was in […]
What is Grief?
In my latest video, I explore the nature of grief through a guided meditation. Lately, I’ve found myself wondering why we grieve. It’s a question that’s been on my mind a lot, […]
Digital Gaming Is Costing Us More Than Ownership
Physical Games Were Never Just About the Games One of my earliest gaming memories is me and my childhood best friend, William, spending hours playing Street Fighter II at my house or […]
Can Tabletop RPGs Make Us More Empathetic?
Can rolling dice really make us more empathetic? In the fourth instalment of my series exploring the psychology of tabletop role-playing games, I take a closer look at empathy—what it is, why […]
The Green Lantern Corps Has 7,200 Members… Jon Del Arroz Only Knows One
In another baffling post online, writer, pundit, and man accused of domestic abuse, Jon Del Arroz once again proves that he not only doesn’t know what he’s talking about, but also seems […]
Forget the World Cup—RWBY Is Finally Back!
While much of the world is celebrating the return of the World Cup, the more refined among us have something else to look forward to: the long-awaited return of RWBY. Pronounced “Ruby,” […]
A Conversation with Hannah Hebblethwaite | Gaming, Voice Acting & Inspiration
Join me as I sit down with award-winning voice actor Hannah Hebblethwaite to talk about her journey into the industry, the craft of bringing characters to life, and the games that shaped […]
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