Naomi Girson | opinions editor The Duquesne Fighting Game Club began in the fall semester of 2023, when Nate Wise, a sophomore at the time, was unsatisfied with the clubs on campus. He knew fighting games were a niche subject to classify as a club, but that’s what he wanted. Every week, Wise commutes from South Side Slopes with his duffel bag full of equipment: … Continue reading Test your might at Fighting Games Club
By Zachary Landau | Staff Writer I would not be the man I am today if it was not for “The Legend of Zelda.” I don’t say that in some sort of sappy, wholesome way. I mean this in the “this is the series that gave rise to the cynicism and bitterness that binds me to this mortal coil” way. In those younger, more vulnerable … Continue reading ‘Breath of the Wild’ delivers ennui and malaise in empty space
By Grant Stoner | Staff Writer Last Sunday, the bi-annual charity Awesome Games Done Quick finished with a rousing success, raising over $2 million for the Prevent Cancer Foundation. Aside from completing various games in record times, the organization also surpassed a new milestone by receiving more than $1 million worth of donations in a single day. Originating in 2010, under the title of Classic … Continue reading Games Done Quick speedruns for cancer awareness
By Grant Stoner | Staff Writer Last week, Nintendo unveiled their latest system to the masses, the Nintendo Switch. This new piece of hardware looks to bridge the gap between home entertainment and portability, both hallmarks of Nintendo consoles. The announcement trailer opens with a young man playing the long-awaited “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,” before being interrupted by his energetic dog. … Continue reading Nintendo switches things up with next console
By Zachary Landau | The Duquesne Duke It feels weird reviewing “The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD” considering the next entry in the franchise is releasing later this year. It conveys a lack of confidence in a product when a company rereleases one of its most commercially successful games in the lead up to their newest and untested product. Considering Nintendo’s unstable situation, it … Continue reading ‘Twilight Princess’ misses the mark twice
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