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Staging a protest to market a video game: “Just say Infer-NO!” 

Virginia Weaver, Senior Staff Writer   Microwaved Beef is a column by Virginia Weaver that reflects on flashpoints from the last few years in the culture wars. The rapid pace of contemporary discourse makes it easy to forget critical moments and trends that have defined our social and academic lives. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight.  In June 2009, around 20 protesters gathered outside the Los … Continue reading Staging a protest to market a video game: “Just say Infer-NO!” 

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No, I’m not a Human—How a Video Game Questions Your Morals 

Ezra-Oscar Franchi, Arts & Entertainment Editor   What’s your proximity to being the “Other?” Seeking to answer this question, the Russian-based independent game development studio Trioskaz released their hit horror game No, I’m not a Human. The game bears striking similarities to the indie game Mouthwashing, also published by the label CRITICAL REFLEX.  Well, first, what is the “Other?” There are plenty of literary definitions for it, but to stay brief, the Other is a minoritized … Continue reading No, I’m not a Human—How a Video Game Questions Your Morals 

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Gris Review

Ethan Divon I cannot overstate how stunningly sorrowful this game is. Its lush environments, depicted with rich watercolor hues and supplemented by the absolutely stupefying soundtrack, render in perfect image the most awe-inspiring, grief-filled story.   “Gris” will make you cry.    The story follows a young girl as she journeys through her own grief. Personal. Intimate. And through that intimacy, you truly feel that grief … Continue reading Gris Review

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Cheap Games to Wait Out the Coronavirus Pt. 1

Austin HorneStaff Writer Hopefully, by now we’re all practicing good social distancing habits and staving off madness with animal friends in New Horizons. If, for whatever reason, you’re not enjoying a cup of Brewster’s best—or headbanging in id’s new Mick Gordon simulator—then I’ve got what you need. Four games under $20, most of them playable on any platform or able to run on any modern … Continue reading Cheap Games to Wait Out the Coronavirus Pt. 1

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Cheap Games to Wait Out the Coronavirus Pt. 2

Austin HorneStaff Writer If you didn’t find anything that you liked in my last list—or you somehow already blew through those games—I’ve got a whole new batch! Duck Game – $2.59 on Steam until March 29th, $12.99 after thatAvailable for Windows, PS4, and SwitchMy preferred means of socializing is through co-op play,  and Duck Game is great for forming friends across distance. This wacky 2D … Continue reading Cheap Games to Wait Out the Coronavirus Pt. 2

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Early Access Favorite: Rimworld Gets Surprise Update and DLC

Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer Crashland on an alien planet, struggle to help your colonists survive, then accidentally die stumbling upon an ancient evil and do it all over again! These are the first steps of many in Rimworld. Based on another cult hit, Dwarf Fortress, Rimworld tasks the player with taking care of a group of colonists on a dangerous planet. No description could … Continue reading Early Access Favorite: Rimworld Gets Surprise Update and DLC

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Magic Phenom: Dana Fischer Becomes Youngest Player to Win Cash

Austin HorneStaff Writer Magic: The Gathering, the 27-year-old card game enjoyed around the world as a contemporary of chess or poker, has had a wealth of diverse talent in its lifespan. William Jensen, Autumn Burchett, Benjamin Wheeler, and many more have paved the way for LGBTQ+ representation in Magic. Like many games, Magic has had its fair share of difficulty diversifying their player base. However, … Continue reading Magic Phenom: Dana Fischer Becomes Youngest Player to Win Cash

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Early Access Favorite: Rimworld Gets Surprise Update and DLC

Crashland on an alien planet, struggle to help your colonists survive, then accidentally die stumbling upon an ancient evil and do it all over again! These are the first steps of many in Rimworld. Based on another cult hit, Dwarf Fortress, Rimworld tasks the player with taking care of a group of colonists on a dangerous planet. No description could do the depth of the … Continue reading Early Access Favorite: Rimworld Gets Surprise Update and DLC

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Kentucky Route Zero: Wrapping Production on an Indie Gem

Austin HorneStaff Writer  In January of 2013, a new game from Cardboard Computer released to 205 Kickstarter backers. The game only had one act out of a planned five. Since then, the two developers, Jake Elliott and Tamas Kemenczy, added a new member, composer Ben Babbitt. They spent seven years building the rest of their game, and won an obscene number of awards along the … Continue reading Kentucky Route Zero: Wrapping Production on an Indie Gem

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Do Video Games Cause Mass Shootings?

Syndney Thompson Staff Writer Another alert pops up on cell phones everywhere. Another mass shooting, it says. There was one like that the week before, and another the week before that. It becomes difficult to keep up with the increasing rate of mass shootings in America.  “It’s pretty scary,” said UNCG student Jillian Cain. “There’s that fear of ‘oh no, it’s happening again’ and you get … Continue reading Do Video Games Cause Mass Shootings?

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