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UNF game room hosting Fall 2021 VALORANT tournament

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Sep 27, 2021

Located in the Student Union, the UNF Game Room is hosting a VALORANT tournament on Thursday, Sep. 30, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Appealing to students, the event will award prizes to the three players...

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UNF Game room hosts massive Smash Tournament

Marie Billow, Volunteer Reporter Sep 20, 2021

Nate Lee and Josh Chapple are the winners of the UNF Game Room’s Super Smash Bros. Tournament. Last Friday, Lee narrowly beat his good friend Chapple after six grueling hours of narrowing down the...

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Top ten anticipated games from the latest PlayStation showcase

Top ten anticipated games from the latest PlayStation showcase

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Sep 17, 2021

Sony Interactive Entertainment gave fans a glimpse into the future of PlayStation last week by featuring games releasing this holiday season and beyond. The showcase shined in its first-look gameplay footage...

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“Call of Duty: Vanguard” first impressions and breakdown

“Call of Duty: Vanguard” first impressions and breakdown

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Sep 1, 2021

The fall semester is here, and Starbucks is already selling pumpkin products, which means the holiday season is right around the corner, and with it comes another “Call of Duty” game.  This year,...

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Forgotten PlayStation franchises Sony should revive on the PS5

Forgotten PlayStation franchises Sony should revive on the PS5

Michael Tracey, Reporter Jul 23, 2021

There’s no question the PlayStation is the home to some of the most iconic video game franchises of all time since its debut in 1994. Since then, Sony has established itself as a pillar within the video...

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Clash of the new gaming handhelds: Nintendo Switch (OLED model) vs. Steam Deck

Clash of the new gaming handhelds: Nintendo Switch (OLED model) vs. Steam Deck

Michael Tracey, Reporter Jul 23, 2021

The major Japanese gaming company, Nintendo, announced the newest edition of the Nintendo Switch console this month, Nintendo Switch (OLED model). Within a week afterward, another significant gaming company,...

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Microsoft brings cloud gaming to iOS & Windows 10 PCs

Microsoft brings cloud gaming to iOS & Windows 10 PCs

Michael Tracey, Reporter Jul 8, 2021

The dream of having the freedom to play a video game without a console or an expensive PC is now a reality for more Xbox gamers, thanks to Microsoft. Last week, the American technology company announced...

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The most exciting games from E3 2021 & Summer Game Fest

Michael Tracey, Reporter Jun 18, 2021

Summer Game Fest continues, but the end of the electronic expo E3 is here. Some of the most relevant developers and publishers from the game industry joined together in Los Angeles to give fans a glimpse...

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An overview of the E3 2021 & Summer Game Fest schedules

Michael Tracey, Reporter Jun 14, 2021

Magic is in the air. The best week of gaming is finally here. E3 2021 gaming expo and Summer Game Fest are about to begin. A mountain of video game news is about to flood entertainment media outlets. The...

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‘Knockout City’ game review

Michael Tracey, Reporter May 28, 2021

In a sea of free-to-play games and competitive sports titles, it’s easy to let another one pass by without a glance. After my time spent with EA’s “Knockout City,” I’m glad that I paid attention....

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Want the new PlayStation 5? Here are some tips on how to score a new generation console

Michael Tracey, Reporter May 27, 2021

The video game industry boomed during the pandemic — people working remotely from home and searching for indoor entertainment options excelled the industry to new heights. However, supply chains for...

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‘Resident Evil Village’ game review

Michael Tracey, Reporter May 25, 2021

The major Japanese gaming company, Capcom, celebrated the 25th anniversary of the “Resident Evil” franchise this year. I could not think of a better way to commemorate the occasion than to release...

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