Essays on Games Page 2

Sacrifice, a seldom considered action due to its potential for unhappiness, requires a deep love for another person to truly comprehend its meaning. Suzanne Collins, renowned author of The Hunger Games, effectively portrays this concept in her 2008 novel. In the book, Katniss Everdeen, a fearless protagonist, undergoes numerous life teachings during her initial adventure….

Fair Value: Is It Fair Game For Critics? The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the accounting standard setters, issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 Fair Value Measurements that has set off a wave of controversy. Advocates, such as investors, support the idea of financial statements showing true value of a company’s assets and…

In many epic works, we often see transitions in the protagonist’s character as the story progresses. This is also true in the Epic of Gilgamesh. In the beginning of the story, the protagonist, Gilgamesh appears to be an arrogant and flawless ruler who oppresses the weak but towards the end his attitude changes; he became…

Adapting a novel into a two-hour film presents challenges for directors and playwrights. They must determine what to prioritize, exclude, and emphasize in terms of elements and themes. It is highly improbable to create a movie that perfectly replicates the book it derives from. Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games follows this pattern by taking us…

The Adventurous Tale of Rainsford People’s characteristics and actions can determine what will happen to them. This is true in Richard Connell’s short story “The Most Dangerous Game.” Rainsford’s key characteristics such as his creativeness, toughness, and moral values are crucial to his survival. Rainsford is a very clever and creative man and this is…

Defining your identity involves various factors such as your past, family, hopes, dreams, and fears. It is an ever-changing aspect of who you are as a person and what makes you uniquely human. Uncovering your identity can be a challenging process, and maintaining it can be even more difficult. The Hunger Games characters Katniss and…

Previously, I provided instructions on how to simulate PlayStation 2 games on your computer with a console emulator. Now, my objective is to produce a comprehensive tutorial for achieving seamless emulation of GameCube games (a rival to PS2) on your computer. It has been speculated that this emulator may also be capable of running Nintendo…

SPIES Paul Janeczko is the author of The Dark Games, which is about sharing the truth about the loyal and the treacherous as well as about the technological advances that are changing the rules of gathering intelligence. The main purpose of him writing this book is to share the duties and characteristics of a real…

Commonwealth Games The Commonwealth Games is a multinational, multi-sport event. Held every four years, it involves the elite athletes of the Commonwealth of Nations. Attendance at the Commonwealth Games is typically around 5,000 athletes. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is the organization that is responsible for the direction and control of the Commonwealth Games. The…

Thematic Essay The novel The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins centers around themes of morals and justice. It follows the story of Katniss Everdeen, a 16-year-old girl who becomes a tribute in The Hunger Games. These games require her to fight to the death against twenty-three other competitors. Despite facing opponents who are stronger and…