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'Gold' and 'Silver'
Arts & Entertainment

‘Gold’ and ‘Silver’ still top 20-year-old franchise

By Grant Stoner | Staff Writer 09/28/17 On Friday, Nintendo rereleased the original Pokémon: Gold Version and Pokémon: Silver Version on the 3DS’ Virtual Console. Upon being asked to review the second generation of my favorite franchise, I immediately said yes. After all, it’s not like I needed an excuse to beat these titles for the 38th time. Developed by Game Freak and originally released … Continue reading ‘Gold’ and ‘Silver’ still top 20-year-old franchise

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Pokémon GO
Arts & Entertainment

‘Pokémon GO’s’ anniversary invites retrospective

By Zach Landau | A&E Editor Happy One-Year Anniversary to Pokémon GO. I guess. Truth be told, I am just impressed that The Pokémon Company didn’t completely abandon GO at this point. Despite being immensely popular (believe it or not, it is — its team announced over 750 million copies were downloaded as of last month), the game both was and is broken. The game … Continue reading ‘Pokémon GO’s’ anniversary invites retrospective

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Magikarp Jump
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Despite setbacks, Nintendo is effortlessly breaking the gender mold

Zach Landau | A&E Editor The gender revolution is underway in the world of video games, and an unexpected leader is quietly forging the path for trans inclusivity. And who is this vanguard of radical feminist ideology in an industry infamous to anyone not conforming to a strict gender binary? Why, it’s the House of Mario itself: Nintendo. With the release of Magikarp Jump (which … Continue reading Despite setbacks, Nintendo is effortlessly breaking the gender mold

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Aliens, Lovecraft, Pokémon and LGBT: Best games of 2016

XCOM 2 – Brandon Addeo The second installation of the “XCOM” series, “XCOM 2,” adds another fantastic entry in the turn-based, third person tactical shooter series historically known for being harsh and unforgiving in its difficulty. The game takes place in 2035, 20 years after the events of “XCOM: Enemy Unknown,” the reboot of the 1990s “X-COM” series by developer MicroProse. “XCOM’s” greatest strengths are … Continue reading Aliens, Lovecraft, Pokémon and LGBT: Best games of 2016

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‘Pokémon GO’ takes hit to user count

By Grant Stoner | staff writer On July 6, the mobile market was introduced to one of the biggest gaming crazes since “Candy Crush.” Schoolchildren, parents and even newscasters suddenly became infatuated with a 20-year-old franchise. Thanks to Niantic, Inc., the majestic and powerful beasts known as Pokémon were no longer confined to the handheld consoles of Nintendo. With the release of “Pokémon GO,” childhood … Continue reading ‘Pokémon GO’ takes hit to user count

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