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Video Games For On The Go

By Grier Abercrombie, Arts Writer September 24, 2023

  Imagine you’re riding the bus on your way home from a long day of classes. Nothing sounds better than shutting off your brain and pretending homework doesn't exist. What better way to pass...

A snapshot from the Nintendo Switch game Breath of the Wild. (Courtesy Nintendo)

The Pandemic is Proof That Video Games Are Good For You

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer November 14, 2020

  Prior to March 2020, I was the half-committed type of video game player — mostly dabbling with "Zelda" during semester breaks, or "Super Smash" when I got together with friends on the weekends....

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Gill’s Favorite Games of 2019

By Ray H., Arts Writer December 8, 2019

Warning: There may be mild spoilers for the following games. This year was a limited yet spectacular year for games. I had a hard time putting some of my favorites down. I couldn't rank these titles...

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Gaming Corner: ‘Enter the Gungeon: Deluxe Edition’

By Ray H., Arts Writer August 21, 2019

  Warning: This review may contain spoilers for “Enter the Gungeon: Deluxe Edition.” Have you ever seen a game that juxtaposes cuteness with deadliness before? Games like “Hollow Knight”...

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Gaming Corner: ‘Super Mario Maker 2’

By Ray H., Arts Writer July 14, 2019

  Warning: This review may contain spoilers for "Super Mario Maker 2." "Super Mario Maker 2" has been a long anticipated game for many fans. It was finally released June 28 — four years after...

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Gaming Corner: ‘My Big Sister’

By Ray H., Arts Writer May 20, 2019

  Adventure-horror game "My Big Sister" features a young girl who tries to save her older sister after they are both abducted from their home. Stranga Games — a one-man independent game company...

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Gaming Corner: ‘Mortal Kombat 11’

By Ray H., Arts Writer April 30, 2019

  "Mortal Kombat 11" continues the revamp of the "Mortal Kombat" series that began with the ninth installment. While it’s not the best game to come out this year, it keeps the series going. Mortal...

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Gaming Corner: ‘WarGroove’

By Marshall Falkner March 30, 2019

  In the world of gaming, there is a niche market that has a dedicated fanbase — tactics games. These games, including “Fire Emblem,” “Final Fantasy Tactics” or “Valkyria Chronicles”...

Nintendo Switch May Prove Viability of Tablets/Smartphones in VGs

Nintendo Switch May Prove Viability of Tablets/Smartphones in VGs

November 8, 2016

THE NINTENDO SWITCH Nintendo recently announced the Switch, a console that combines a tablet with two removable controllers, transforming it into a portable gaming machine. It comes at an important time...