Dean Willms
Skyward Sword: A Review of a Wii Classic
Hello again! I know I know the blog posts haven’t been coming in much, but I’m gonna make it up today with a good ol’ game review. I’ve...
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Dean Willms
Aug 20, 202212 min read
Time for a Recap!
Well hello there! If you’re getting an email saying a new blog post has been uploaded and your first reaction is “What the heck is...
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Dean Willms
Apr 1, 20228 min read
Creating Quality of Life in Games
Quality of Life is a subtle, but important aspect of games that can either enhance a player's experience or bogs them down.
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Dean Willms
Feb 1, 20226 min read
AM Memoirs: The Final Stretch
The final conclusion of the AM Memoir series!
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Dean Willms
Oct 29, 20216 min read
AM Memoirs: The Long Production
It’s that time again for the newest installment of AM Memoirs! A blog posts series where I talk about my school experiences at Animation...
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Dean Willms
Sep 18, 20217 min read
The Problem of Recycled Games
As of last year, we entered another generation of gaming with the PS5 and Xbox Series S consoles hitting the market. And with every new...
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Dean Willms
Aug 6, 20213 min read
Putting the "motion" in Emotion
After a brief hiatus, the AM Memoirs series returns right here on The Man Behind the Controller! I know I'm excited too! As I mentioned...
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Dean Willms
May 6, 20216 min read
Astro Bot Rescue Mission Review
Ohh man! It’s been a while since I cracked open the old laptop and wrote a blog post! I know you guys must have been worried sick of...
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Dean Willms
Feb 19, 20217 min read
The Danger of Hype in Games
Nothing promotes a game more than hype. It’s that special ingredient in a marketing campaign that gets players instantly hooked on the...
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Dean Willms
Dec 14, 202011 min read
AM Memoirs: Going Through the Motions
Part 1: More Body Mechanics!? Hello everyone and welcome back to my AM blog series where I share with you my journey as a student at...
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Dean Willms
Dec 7, 20207 min read
The Allure of Open World Games
The time is upon us once again for you to feast your eyes on yet another awesome blog post from yours truly! Today’s topic is something...
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Dean Willms
Oct 30, 20206 min read
Best Horror Games to Play This Halloween
It’s that time of the year again with freaks and frights creeping in the night. Unfortunately, COVID is still out there, so Halloween for...
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Dean Willms
Oct 7, 20204 min read
Gamer. Designer. Friend
Hello, Hello! You’re reading this today because you’re a follower of my blog and you love to read my content!...Or you came here for the...
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Dean Willms
Sep 14, 202010 min read
AM Memoirs: Now We’re Moving!
Read about my experience becoming an up and coming animator!
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Dean Willms
Aug 11, 20205 min read
Games that Made an Impact in the Game Industry: Part 2
Read about your favorite games that helped redefine the game industry!
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Dean Willms
Jul 13, 20207 min read
Challenge in Games
Videogames offer a wide, wide selection of play styles for players to enjoy. From adventure games, like Legend of Zelda to simulations...
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Dean Willms
Jun 18, 20209 min read
AM Memoirs: The Basics
Recently, I began my first semester at Animation Mentor. Animation Mentor is an online animation school taught by professional animators...
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Dean Willms
Jun 17, 20209 min read
United We Stand, Nerds and All
I know it’s been a long time since I made a post on here. I’ve been gone so long, there’s dust all over my website. A lot has been going...
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Dean Willms
Apr 16, 20205 min read
Animal Crossing New Horizons Review: A Look into Island Life
Animal Crossing New Horizons is a bundle of joy that keeps on giving. In the few weeks that this game has been out, it has blown up to be...
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Dean Willms
Mar 27, 20205 min read
Great Games to Play While Under Quarantine
With the COVID-19 outbreak spreading across the world many people have had to resort to spending most of their time in their home. Some...
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