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Hot chocolate, marshmallows and whipped cream sit on a table in the library. The members of Gaming For All invited students to enjoy some hot cocoa and games Wednesday evening. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

‘Cozy Gaming Night’ serves cocoa and stress-free gaming

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | December 5, 2024

Tis’ the season to get out of the freezing air for a warm drink and a chill evening of gaming with friends.  At 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Founders Memorial Library, gamers gathered at Cozy Gaming Night where they played a variety of their favorite...

Black Widow and Hawkeye stand side by side ready to fire their weapons at the enemy. MARVEL Rivals released their launch trailer Saturday which revealed the last few unknown characters included in the original roster. (MARVEL Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘MARVEL Rivals’ launch trailer reveals previously unknown characters

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | December 2, 2024

Fans of the upcoming hero-based shooter game, “MARVEL Rivals,” now have the full roster of characters to get excited for along with a new trailer to get them hyped for the official release.  Released Saturday, the “Rivals ‘Til the End” launch...

The title of the Golden Joystick Awards is displayed before the show is streamed. The Golden Joystick Game Awards awarded several video game titles, developers and voice actors last Thursday. (GamesRadar for Fair Use)

Tough competition in the ‘Golden Joystick Awards’

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | December 1, 2024

A wide variety of astounding games, each a gem in their own right, were released this year, however, it is difficult to determine which one truly deserves the title of “game of the year.”  On Nov. 21, the Golden Joystick Awards announced the winners...

A character from the video game "Elden Ring" looks out over a chasm. "Elden Ring" is one of the many games receiving DLC this year. (Business Wire)

Video games to look out for this year

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | January 29, 2024

There is nothing more exciting for a gamer than finding out a game they’re hyped for is releasing soon or one they’re absolutely infatuated with is getting DLC in the near future.  Feeling your heart skip a beat as you read the news blowing up...

A screenshot from the trailer of the game "Stray Gods: A Roleplaying Musical." The interactive game will take players on a mission in a world where Greek gods walk among humans. (YouTube)

Become captivated in ‘Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical’

By Elizabeth Nowak, Lifestyle Writer | September 7, 2023

Editor's note: This piece contains minor spoilers If you love Greek Mythology, television shows with random musical numbers, musical theater or choose-your-own-adventure stories, listen up. This video game is a must play.  OVERVIEW Stray Gods...

A screenshot of the title screen of "Stardew Valley" in 8-bit style. "Stardew Valley" is one of the five games that will help you relax after spring break.

Video games to escape reality with

By Daniel Massa, Lifestyle Writer | March 29, 2023

Spring break is the perfect time to wind back and forget about your studies for a week. Some go home to spend the week with their families, others may embark on a road trip out camping or stay somewhere nice like a hotel resort. As for me, I found...

Actors Jennifer Aniston, Adam Sandler, Melanie Laurent, Dany Boon and Kuhoo Verma from "Murder Mystery 2" at the film's premiere is Paris. The film is one of many films releasing next week.

Films, comics coming out next week

By Daniel Massa, Lifestyle Writer | March 23, 2023

There are a number of films, TV shows, books and video games that are releasing the week of March 27. Here’s some media to look out for next week that may pique your interest. “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” “Dungeons & Dragons:...

The cover image of "Hogwarts Legacy" with Hogwarts castle in the background. The game has some pretty big flaws, and it's real-world harm detracts even more from the game.

‘Hogwarts Legacy’ is shallow, harmful

By Daniel Massa, Lifestyle Writer | March 23, 2023

“Hogwarts Legacy” is a fairly decent “Harry Potter” game buried beneath very real dark arts. Developed by Avalanche Software and published by WB Games under its label Portkey Games, “Hogwarts Legacy” is a brand new action role-playing game...

A man sitting on the floor playing video games with the blue light from the tv on his face.

New horror game leaves zombies in the dirt, focuses on karaoke

By Anika Haley, Lifestyle writer | February 23, 2023

While most horror video games are about zombie attacks, surviving encounters with vengeful ghosts or escaping cursed mansions, some developers are trying new ways to scare players.  Distinguishable by the pixelated, somewhat low quality graphics,...

Atari plans to open video game-themed resorts in 8 US cities

January 31, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Atari, the arcade game company that ushered in the gaming revolution in the 1980s, is opening eight video game-themed hotels across the United States, including ones in Las Vegas and Phoenix.The company said this week it will break...

“Captain Spirit” a short, free adventure

By Michael Urbanec | July 2, 2018

“The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit” is a free teaser episode of Dontnod’s “Life is Strange 2,” the sequel to the 2015 narrative based adventure game.The game puts players into the shoes of Chris, an imaginative, superhero-obsessed ten-year-old...