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on March 9, 2026
I grew up without my father in my life, and besides my Grandpa (whom I looked up to a great deal while growing up,) I never really had a father figure until high school. This isn’t any sort of plea for sympathy or excuse - my Mom did one hell of an amazing job raising and providing for me on her own while teaching me what it means to be a man. It’s merely stated as context for me not _ really _ knowing what it would take to be a
I wrote this piece while my son slept on my chest. He is having a rough weekend with three new teeth coming in, which means that my review of _ The Last of Us: Part II _ is taking a bit more time to complete than originally planned. It’s in the best interest of my son, though. I’m pretty confident that Joel would appr
The army then abducted the female inhabitants of the village. And as a final moment of disrespect and cruelty, John set fire to all of the rebels' houses. Marston wasn't entirely happy with what he was told to do at Tesoro Azul, but he didn't hesitate much eit
Red Dead Redemption 2 has a narrative that's entertaining, well-written, and executed exceptionally. It also happens to end in a place that feels frustrating and heartbreaking for the player. Arthur was a man of his word who believed in loyalty, as long as it didn't endanger others. By the end, it's clear the narrative wants to spotlight how delusions of grandeur and greed will often overpower loyalty and history between people. Arthur was a beacon of hope, and Micah was a beacon of cold-hard real
It was overwhelming, to say the least, and it got to the point where I felt like I was failing in all aspects of my life, including my relationship with gaming (professional or otherwise.) But the worst part was feeling like I was failing my son and his mot
For as lovable and jovial as Arthur was , he had a knack for ending conversations with a blunt statement. During a conversation between Reverend Swanson and Javier Escuella where the Reverend says Javier is doomed while looking at Arthur, Arthur answers back with a succinct but truthful statem
Mysterious Writing #3: Head over to the Antique Alleyway. This is on the west side of Saint-Denis located near a long row of shops to go to. There will be an alleyway right next to the antique shop with a courtyard on the opposite side. A small prong will be sticking out of a building behind the Gunsmith marker on the map. There will be a small stone window nearby some scaffolding. Jump through and the writing will be on the wall, written in red. Interact with it to put it in the journal. This one reads, With one long kiss, I draw the life, From her and await, The Outpost of Advancing
The interesting thing about Micah Bell is that he's a thorn in Arthur's side for most of the game, but he's not presented as the true villain of the narrative until the bitter end. Throughout the Open world game DLC, the Van Der Linde gang is on the run and having to deal with numerous individuals who directly oppose their efforts. All while this is happening, a villain is making moves behind the scenes in order to come out on top. Micah wasn't the last person you expected to be the villain, but rather was a coward who made his intentions true when success was guarant
Marston was only a child when he was taken in by Dutch so he can be forgiven for joining the gang in the first place. But even when he matured, he stuck by the gang for a long time. He didn't even seem to have issues with the heartless actions of the gang until Dutch started to turn on
If you played Grand Theft Auto V than you're likely familiar with Trevor. He may seem like a psycho, and that's because he's a direct reflection of the typical GTA players who go around causing chaos. In many ways, Micah is the Red Dead Redemption equivalent to this very thing. He represents the worst of the worst when it comes to the player base. When you give those types of people representation and the spotlight, it could, in turn, make them feel as though their actions are not only justified but apprecia
As the game reaches its end there comes a point where Arthur's horse gets killed and in a moment of empathy he leans down and embraces his steed while simply stating "Thank you." Animal lovers were brought to tears simply because a man showed that he genuinely cared for his ho
Most people understand the ties between Arthur and John Marston, or either of them and Dutch Van Der Linde. The connection that's not often talked about is the one between Sadie Adler and Micah. At the beginning of the game, he's the one who points out Sadie's home as a point of interest. This cascades into the series of events that follow, but it ties him to her from the start. That's why it's so fulfilling when she's there with John when they take out Micah and make him draw his final breath in the snow-covered mounta