If you couldn't tell this morning, I've been catching up on link posts. It's been a hectic month and I needed a good morning blogging session. These video essays from my pals should enter your queue for the weekend.

What Drives Me to Explore in Video Games? by Nintendo Hero

Nintendo Hero ponders throughout this one. I like that there is no concrete conclusion. It's more just thinking about exploration and the mechanics that make it enticing. When he mentioned Mini Ninjas as his first game he spent loads of time exploring in, that's when I felt truly old. 🫠

I'll Always Love Sonic 3 & Knuckles by PostMesmeric

Post absolutely crushes this analysis of Sonic 3 & Knuckles. Intricate, detailed, and thoughtful from start to finish—both the game and the essay.

Mario Kart World is really cool and I love it. by PGReviews

Mario Kart World is awesome. I might be out of loop with the online community and scene, but this game is imaginative and invigorating. PGReviews has great points and shows me just how much I have to learn about movement in this game still.