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You should be playing on console over PC when it comes to gaming

Christiana Cates | staff columnist Sept. 9, 2021 The infamous console versus personal computer (PC) wars have escalated ever since the continuation of growth of video games on both platforms in the modern era. Console gaming is played with a video game console, such as the Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation  5 (PS5) and the Nintendo Switch. The console is usually hooked into a TV or … Continue reading You should be playing on console over PC when it comes to gaming

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Esports is an amazing part of our culture, but is it really a sport?

Christiana Cates | Staff Columnist Sept. 2, 2021 The realm of esports has evolved dramatically, especially within this last decade, but many are faced with the question of whether or not it truly qualifies as a sport. Esports involves groups of young men or women who are drafted on a team to play video games professionally based on skill and popularity. In professional sports, a … Continue reading Esports is an amazing part of our culture, but is it really a sport?

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If we want progress, stop scapegoating gaming

By Grant Stoner | Staff Writer 02/22/2018 Last Wednesday, high school students and faculty members became the victims of yet another mass shooting, this time in Parkland, Florida. A 19-year-old gunman ended the lives of 17 innocent people with a modified AR-15 rifle. As is tradition in the wake of these tragedies, politicians and self-proclaimed denizens of social media began to search for solutions to … Continue reading If we want progress, stop scapegoating gaming

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‘Destiny 2’ far better than original, fortunately

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

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PewDiePie needs to grow up, learn from past mistakes

By Bryanna McDermott | Asst. Photo Editor 09/21/17 Editor’s Note: This article discusses racial hate and references derogatory and harmful slurs. It has not been Felix Kjellberg’s year. The YouTuber, better known as Pewdiepie on the video-sharing platform, has garnered 57.3 million followers, making Kjellberg YouTube’s most subscribed to channel. However, he is anything but YouTube’s posterboy for positive behavior. On Sept. 10, Kjellberg called … Continue reading PewDiePie needs to grow up, learn from past mistakes

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Advocates continue to fight for gaming accessibility

By Grant Stoner | Staff Writer I pride myself on being a gamer. Despite my physical limitations, I have yet to let my disease prevent me from partaking in my favorite hobby. My consoles, handhelds and computer provide gateways to hundreds of realms, where none of my avatars have been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy type II. However, the progressive nature of my disability is … Continue reading Advocates continue to fight for gaming accessibility

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The plight of a disabled gamer against time

By Grant Stoner | Staff Writer I hate being sick. Unfortunately, my disability has the capability to turn minor colds into full-blown pandemics, only curable through a proverbial cocktail of antibiotics and steroids. Very rarely does this method fail, but if and when it does, I am forced to leave the comforts of my home, trading my poster-filled walls for the dull orange paint of … Continue reading The plight of a disabled gamer against time

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‘Heroes’ brings classic ‘Fire Emblem’ experience with a dash of tedium

By Zachary Landau | Asst. A&E Editor If nothing else, “Fire Emblem: Heroes” is an interesting barometer for Nintendo’s mobile efforts. It is the first in the company’s line-up of mobile games to most accurately replicate the source game’s, well, gameplay. “Super Mario Run” is an auto-runner as opposed to a platformer, and “Pokémon GO” is a flaming pile of trash compared to the series’ … Continue reading ‘Heroes’ brings classic ‘Fire Emblem’ experience with a dash of tedium

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Insert Token to Begin: South Side scores new arcade

By: Aaron Warnick | The Duquesne Duke It’s like walking into fireworks. Lights of every color and unfamiliar noises bounce around the room from every direction. Immediately to your front, a row of machines, seemingly in a yelling match, shout “COMBO!” or “FIGHT!” The sound of several racecar games vrrmmm and hum together from the back of the room. Immediately to your left, a dumpster … Continue reading Insert Token to Begin: South Side scores new arcade

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Minecraft hits next-gen

Saúl Berríos-Thomas | Layout Editor Minecraft has been one the best-selling games over the last several years on Xbox 360 and PC. This past week Minecraft reached even greater heights when it was released on the PlayStation 4 on Thrusday, Sept. 4 and the Xbox One the following day. Minecraft is an open world game that allows you to explore and build. It is a … Continue reading Minecraft hits next-gen

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