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Video Games

Leon Kennedy, the Protagonist of "Resident Evil 4"

The ‘Resident Evil 4’ Remake and Video Game Preservation

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer April 5, 2023

  Five or so years ago, I played my first “Resident Evil” game. It was the HD Remaster of the original “Resident Evil," and that still holds a special place in my heart, even after playing...

(Courtesy of Bungie, Inc.)

‘Destiny 2 Lightfall’: More Destiny for the Fans

By Zach Anderson, Arts Writer March 28, 2023

  On Feb. 28, Bungie released its seventh expansion for the long-running looter shooter "Destiny 2," titled “Lightfall.” With soaring player count numbers from Xbox to Steam, “Lightfall”...

"Hogwarts Legacy" (Courtesy of Avalanche Software and Warner Bros. Games)

‘Hogwarts Legacy’: A Familiar, Fantastic Frontier

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer March 18, 2023

  Disclaimer: It’s undeniable that comments made by “Harry Potter” author JK Rowling have been insensitive and harmful to the trans community. While the developers have stated that Rowling...

(Design by Mason Orr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Beauty of Escapism through Art

By Luke Jackson February 12, 2023

  In early 2017, I found a man online who was selling both a Nintendo Switch and “Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.” His price was a little higher than that found in stores, but the console...

Still from "The Last of Us" (Courtesy HBO)

HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’: The Future of Video Game Adaptations?

By Arlo Marler February 10, 2023

  In the first few minutes of HBO’s newest prestige television craze "The Last of Us," the adaptation of the beloved video game quickly establishes the driving force of the show and the inevitable...

Garden of Eevee's gaming setup. (Courtesy @gardenofeevee on Instagram)

Do Cozy Games Have Merit?: The Wholesome Games Movement

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer January 9, 2023

  If you’ve been on social media recently you’ve probably heard about cozy gamers. This term is typically used to describe women or any person who enjoys games with comforting aesthetics or...

(Courtesy of Devolver Digital)

Chrony x Geekwave: Cheap Horror Games We Played in October that You Should, Too

By Zach Anderson and Jaxson Day January 4, 2023

  Geekwave is your one-stop shop for anything and everything related to games at the University of Utah. On our podcast, Crimson Gaming Corner, we chat with random guests like you to let everybody...

(Design by Madelyn Foulger | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Video Games: A Newer, Brighter Future for U Students Across Disciplines

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer November 10, 2022

  The University of Utah’s Entertainment Arts and Engineering Program has grown to offer over 80 courses since its founding in 2007, said Ryan Bown, an associate professor within the EAE program.  Entertainment...

Cosplayers gather in front of the stairs at FanX 2022. (Courtesy @fanxsaltlake on Twitter)

FanX Fails to Find Their University Audience

By Audrey Hall, Arts Writer September 27, 2022

  FanX, Utah’s very own Comic-Con, has been a part of our state’s culture since 2013. With an estimated attendance of 125,000, FanX is one of the largest comic conventions in the United States....

"Elden Ring," developed by FromSoftware, published by Bandai Namco Entertainment  (Courtesy Jack Weekly)

‘Elden Ring’ Brings Players Together

By Lucas Welk, Arts Writer April 19, 2022

  To put it delicately, "Elden Ring" has a vice grip on anyone that’s dared touch it. The new phenom instantly joined the ranks of the most adored video games of all time. After almost no time...