From endearing characters to exhilarating music, this franchise continues to appeal to an eclectic gaming audience and propel Toby Fox into further (and well-deserved) recognition.
Arts & Culture
The Rise of ‘Among Us’
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Considering the addictive quality and immersive fun of Among Us, it is evident that this game’s popularity may be a reflection of everyone’s need to destress and forget about the world for a few hours.
Arts & Culture
The New Crown of Battle Royale
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Clumsy yet competitive, casual yet intense, Fall Guys is a wonderful new rendition of the battle royale genre.
2020
KUDVA DRISKELL | Animal Crossing, Empathy and Campaign Yard Signs
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I don’t love how Animal Crossing, a game focused around building an aesthetically pleasing home and interacting with snappily dressed animals, is now being considered some sort of political frontier.
Arts & Culture
An ‘Animal Crossing’ Newbie’s Take on ‘New Horizons’
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While it certainly isn’t a “cure” for quarantine, ACNH provides those fortunate enough to play it with much-needed respite from the turmoil in which we are currently embroiled; a blank canvas upon which anyone — young or old, experienced or new — can paint a stress free picture of life, however fleeting it may be.
Arts & Culture
BONO | Partying on Club Penguin is Cool Again
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MMOs provide a middle ground where people can still get dressed, emote and travel with people they know without too much stress.
Alumni
Student Game ‘Family Style’ Finds Success
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The seven alumni started their journey here in Ithaca, but through a social media campaign, a stroke of luck and a motto of “keep fighting,” they created a video game with devoted fans around the world.
Arts & Culture
BONO | Starting Over
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I think returning to Ithaca when it’s once again safe to do so, as an alum of the school, will feel the same as loading that old New Leaf save file — like I’m living a life that’s no longer mine.
Arts & Culture
ART OF THE WEEK | Why You Should Play (or Replay) the Portal Series
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If you’re not convinced yet, here are some reasons why you should return to Aperture and voluntarily risk your health and safety as a human lab experiment.
Arts & Culture
Esports’ Most Ambitious Leap Yet
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Are gamers truly able to undergo similar travelling schedules to traditional athletes while maintaining their rigorous training routines? Are there enough fans willing to buy tickets to watch their favorite teams? Will this work at all?
Arts & Culture
BONO | How The Witcher Mutated Across Entertainment Platforms
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Everything in Netflix’s Witcher is more cinematic, offering pieces of the world and story and encouraging the viewer to draw their own conclusions from them.