Archive - Hammermusings

Pride is a poodle that refuses to die

Death claims on Pride, levied by corporations and "public opinion," were premature - how to internalize that and push forward

Jul 2 •

Ethan Hammerman

December 2024

2024 was a AAA year for video games despite a lack of AAA titles

Despite less flash, focused games and mysteries stuck with me more than sprawling open-worlds

Dec 26, 2024 •

Ethan Hammerman

Metaphor: ReFantazio is one of the greatest video games ever made

How my 2024 Game of the Year balanced depth with polish, incredible characters, and lessons for others to learn

Dec 26, 2024 •

Ethan Hammerman

August 2024

Gold medal experience

Thoughts on the Paris 2024 Olympics, advice for future attendees, and wariness for 2028

Aug 7, 2024 •

Ethan Hammerman

July 2024

The magic of artistic toil

Witch Hat Atelier, The Incredibles, art's purpose, and AI

Jul 4, 2024 •

Ethan Hammerman

February 2024

A decade after Michael Sam, there is currently not a single publicly out player in the NFL

Thoughts on that fateful February day a decade ago, and a radical proposal to facilitate true equality of opportunity in men's team sports

Feb 8, 2024 •

Ethan Hammerman

December 2023

2023 was a banner year for games released amidst an awful year for gaming labor

High polish showcased a strong return from Covid but layoffs create nervousness for the future

Dec 23, 2023 •

Ethan Hammerman

The best game of 2023 is also the most radical

On turning subtext into text, the chaotic nature of revolution, and why Final Fantasy 16 has historical importance

Dec 23, 2023 •

Ethan Hammerman

November 2023

We all must be the good ones

When analyzing Israel's actions in Gaza, moral consistency is what should lead the way

Nov 5, 2023 •

Ethan Hammerman

June 2023

Across the Spiderverse lives in a society

Miles Morales as a queer figure, the trojan horse of the metaverse, and the coolest Marvel character of all time (spoilers within)

Jun 19, 2023 •

Ethan Hammerman

December 2022

2022 games were very, very good

Great games abound in a year wholly superior to 2021 - and they had more soul as well

Dec 21, 2022 •

Ethan Hammerman

June 2022

The tragedy of Ryo Aoki, Coeur d'Alene, and Right Wing Intersectionality

Agitators never think they'll be agitated against until they're dead

Jun 12, 2022 •

Ethan Hammerman

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