Wesley Lantz

Wesley's first memory of video games is playing through Super Mario World with his mom when he was 3 years old. Since then, he's been a classic Nintendo kid, but has branched out to the far lands of PlayStation in recent years. He enjoys the worlds that video games create and share with their audiences, and the way video games bring together collaborators from so many different disciplines like music, visual art, literature, and even philosophy. He is an advocate for excellency in all things, but isn't immune to a few guilty pleasure games, which may or may not include Disney's Party for the GameCube.

Review – Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD

By Wesley Lantz / July 29, 2024 /

The Luigi’s Mansion spin-off series has become a mainstay of Nintendo’s modern output. With 3 main games, 2 remakes, an arcade title, and even vague rumors of a movie adaptation, it’s easy to forget that, before it was the mini-powerhouse it is today, Luigi’s Mansion was a one-off title meant to kick off Nintendo’s entry into the sixth generation…

Review – Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Remake

By Wesley Lantz / July 4, 2024 /

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is the definitive way to play a genre-defining RPG, with redone visuals and music that nail every beat. For newcomers to the series and old-time fans, it’s a must-play.

Climbing the Mountain: How “Celeste” Teaches Christian Perseverance

By Wesley Lantz / May 20, 2024 /

Wesley Lantz examines Celeste’s themes of perseverance and what it can teach Christians today about perseverance in our walk with God.

Review – Return to Grace

By Wesley Lantz / April 19, 2024 /

Return to Grace offers a unique and engaging experience, with stellar voice acting and art direction, but repeat playthroughs are a chore due to the game’s sluggish pacing.

Every Shrine Name in “Tears of the Kingdom,” Explained

By Wesley Lantz / April 1, 2024 /

Wesley Lantz and David Koury give you a detailed breakdown of all of Tears of the Kingdom’s 152 shrine names!