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Video Games

Ratchet & Clank game.

Review: Gear up with Sony’s popular duo in Ratchet & Clank

Bradley Segarra, Reporter Jul 10, 2023

When talking about Sony and PlayStation, the game Ratchet and Clank comes to mind. The version that will be covered for this critique will specifically be the PlayStation 2 version, released in 2002.  Ratchet...

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The game room, open for business! Photo by Nathan Turoff

What’s new in the Gameroom?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 7, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Game Room in the Student Union is one of the best places for friends to gather, have fun, and be loud, all while remaining indoors. While Freshmen are experiencing...

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Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Creative from beginning to end, a review

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 14, 2022

After finishing up my finals for Spring 2022, I moved back home for the summer, ready to fully invest my free time into new video games that had come out while I was still at school. I was torn between...

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Courtesy of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

The best Lego Star Wars game: Lego Star Wars the Skywalker Saga, a review

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor May 27, 2022

I was excited from the moment this game was announced. For someone who has been a lifelong fan of Star Wars and Legos, this game gave the impression that it would be a masterpiece out of the gate, and...

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Graphic by Majdouline Bakor.

Twitch Streaming: Handling hate raids and DDoS attacks

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Dec 8, 2021

Over the years, game development and design have improved drastically. From giant arcade machinery that stood in shopping centers at about six feet tall, to the slim sleek HD monitors in home offices.  Today,...

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Photo courtesy of The Game Awards.

The Game Awards 2021: How to watch & what to expect

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Dec 6, 2021

83 million people worldwide tuned in to watch The Game Awards last year, an annual celebration of video games and creative talent. That number will surely rise again this year as host and creator Geoff...

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Photo courtesy of Square Enix.

“Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy” game review

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Nov 23, 2021

After being absent from published stories for over a decade, the Guardians of the Galaxy weren’t at the top of Marvel’s success since debuting in 1969’s “Marvel Super-Heroes #18.” Yet, the ragtag...

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Photo courtesy of EA, DICE.

“Battlefield 2042” first impressions

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Oct 22, 2021

Three months ago, if you asked me what my most anticipated shooter of the year would be, I would have said “Battlefield 2042” in an instant. However, after playing the open beta event, I have canceled...

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Photo courtesy of DC

DC FanDome 2021: How to watch, start time, & what to expect

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Oct 14, 2021

It's time to light the bat signal, because the second annual DC FanDome event arrives Sat. Oct. 16. DC FanDome is a celebration bringing together fans and the creative minds behind all things DC Entertainment:...

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Photo courtesy of Halo Insider.

“Halo Infinite” multiplayer first impressions

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Oct 7, 2021

As the holiday season quickly approaches, gamers feel the pressure of choosing between a mountain of major AAA titles. With many new-gen releases increasing to a price tag of 70 dollars or more, it’s...

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Photo courtesy of Tokyo Game Show.

Tokyo Game Show 2021: How to watch and what to expect

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Sep 29, 2021

The Tokyo Game Show is an annual event in Japan celebrating video games, and the next edition is about to arrive. The Tokyo Game Show is similar to E3 Expo in California and Gamescom in Germany. The event...

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How to expand the PlayStation 5 storage with an internal M.2 SSD

How to expand the PlayStation 5 storage with an internal M.2 SSD

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Sep 28, 2021

As a console owner, there is no denying that newly released video games are taking up large amounts of storage space. The PlayStation 5 has an internal storage capacity that may be sufficient for many,...

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