We all know that perfecting your chess prowess comes with a lot of practice. A new player, called Maia, is polishing her style and strategy with each competition. Along the way, Maia is learning how to play chess, not like an impossible-to-defeat supercomputer, but like an actual chess player. Oh, wait… I nearly left out […]
Online Resources for How to Play Chess: Chesscademy & Chess Live Streams
Allen Chi encourages individuals of all ages and skill levels to learn how to play chess online with Chesscademy! Playing chess is an excellent way to exercise your mind. Whether you’re young or old, chess can keep your brain active and healthy. Learning how to play the game can prove extremely beneficial for your cognitive […]
The Queen’s Gambit FAQ
Checkmate! The Queen’s Gambit is capturing viewers diagonally, horizontally, vertically — and every which way. Since its debut, Netflix’s chess-centric The Queen’s Gambit has been a smash streaming success! But along with interest comes curiosity… Chess connoisseur, Allen Chi, breaks down some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Queen’s Gambit. In its first month […]
Level Up Your Mental Health (with gaming!)
According to academic researchers at Oxford University, playing video games on a regular basis can benefit mental health. Contrary to popular belief, Allen Chi, Oxford and gamers worldwide, gaming adds a wonderful sense of wellbeing to anyone’s quality of life! Over the years, the news media has smacked some pretty harsh judgments on gaming. They’ve […]
Once a Fan Favorite, Now a Flop: Madden NFL
This past Friday, Madden 21 was released. Ten years ago, this might have seemed like the stuff of gamers’ dreams! But shortly after the game was released, gamers took to social media to shed some light on their experiences with the game. And, it’s not looking so good… Gaming Consultant, Allen Chi takes note: Electronic […]
Games For Change: 2019 Student Challenge
Games For Change is an active advocate for the voice of gamers and the games they play. It is the organization’s as well as Allen Chi’s belief that video games can benefit society in a major way. Their Student Challenge prompts young gamers to make a difference in their local communities — and beyond. […]
Cloud Gaming: The Future of Renting Video Games
You’ve heard of music streaming, and you’re probably addicted to binge watching your favorite shows on Netflix, Hulu or Prime. But what about video game streaming? And, no, I don’t mean live streaming, like Twitch or Mixer. There’s a whole world to be realized with the video game counterpart of the streaming world. It’s called […]
