The Duquesne Duke is introducing weekly interactive crossword puzzles online to coincide with our print editions. Check in Thursday at 6 a.m. during the academic year for a new challenge. Continue reading Crossword for Sept. 25, 2025
Ben Deihl | sports editor Duquesne Men’s Soccer just completed an exhilarating start to their season, bottling up Seton Hill 3-0 before earning a gritty 2-2 draw against Robert Morris. The Dukes impressed the orientation crowd with a complete shutdown of Seton Hill in their first game of the season, limiting them to just three total shots, compared to Duquesne’s 24. Eight of those shots … Continue reading Dukes stifle Griffins 3-0, tie Robert Morris
by Mia Lubrani | staff writer March 31, 2022 Uber, the popular ride service available on mobile phones, is doing the unthinkable: They have officially started partnering with taxi companies in cities across the United States. Uber and taxi services have been in competition on an unfair playing field since the rideshare app’s inception. With more people owning telephones, they have come accustomed to ordering … Continue reading Monopoly isn’t just a game: Uber’s hold spreads to taxis
By Grant Stoner | Staff Writer 01/11/2018 In Nov. 2016, Blizzard Entertainment announced that its months-old objective-based shooter, Overwatch, would enter into the esports scene. Dubbed the Overwatch League, 12 teams from across the world will compete in a series of matches, hoping to secure a win in the championship. Overwatch’s admittance into esports will almost certainly boost its overall popularity. According to an analyst … Continue reading Overwatch League could squander casual experience
Zachary Landau | A&E Editor 12/07/17 To be frank, I honestly don’t know what this is even going to be about. Never have I felt so apathetic about reviewing a game in my life, such is the depths of mediocrity and disappointment that Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon instills in the player throughout its miserable 30 hour run time. I guess the best place to … Continue reading New ‘Pokémon’ games fail to entice second visit to Alola
Zach Landau | A&E Editor 11/02/17 You know, one would think that after being burned twice before, I would learn not to get excited for Mario games. You would think. But by George, I got excited for Super Mario Odyssey. After Breath of the Wild did the unthinkable and jettisoned the tired, exhausting formula of the Zelda series for the tired, exhausting formula of Western … Continue reading ‘Super Mario Odyssey’ forges a new path for tired series
Grant Stoner | Staff Writer 11/02/17 My brief time spent with the original Destiny culminated in such an unpleasant experience that I questioned my sanity for spending $60 on an unpolished, empty game. Naturally, I held some warranted reservations for the sequel. Thankfully, Destiny 2 is nothing short of incredible, consistently amazing me with its engaging gameplay. Developed by Bungie, best known for creating the … Continue reading ‘Destiny 2’ far better than original, fortunately
Grant Stoner | Staff Writer 10/26/17 I have always been a fan of the Japanese role-playing game genre. Having the capability to customize my party’s move-sets and items, while tactically planning my next action in a turn-based battle, is like an exhilarating game of chess. Yet, my journeys tend to become monotonous, as most titles only feature a very limited roster of characters. Fortunately, with … Continue reading Retro Review: ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ stand-out entries in JRPG genre
By Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer 10/05/17 FIFA 18 is like Cristiano Ronaldo. Both are currently the best the world has to offer, yet people perpetually claim that another player or another version is better. Last year’s FIFA 17 came with sweeping changes and — since it was also an EA product — massive issues. Fortunately, this time around, FIFA 18 is everything its predecessor … Continue reading ‘FIFA 18’ is series’ best, even if by default
By Nicole Prieto | Staff Writer 10/03/17 Homestuck fans rejoice: After five long years and a few unexpected delays, Hiveswap: Act 1 finally released on Sept. 14. It is 1994. Spunky teen Joey Claire and her younger brother, Jude Harley, are just enjoying a fall afternoon with their dog — until they are beset by a hungry serpentine monster that chases them around their yard. … Continue reading ‘Hiveswap’ impresses as follow-up to hit web comic ‘Homestuck’
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