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Throwback: N64 Zelda games worth second playthrough

By Joshua Alfrey | September 4, 2013

Despite the amazing games coming out this year, one triforce and mask still deserve recognition.“The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” deserves five out five heart containers. The game was released for Nintendo 64 Nov. 23, 1998. The game was praised...

Women characters change the gaming world

By Josh Alfrey | March 26, 2013

With Women’s History Month coming to an end soon, it is about time we put a spotlight on women in video games and professional gaming. In most games, female characters started off playing the damsel in distress role: Princess Peach in the Super Mario...

Angry Birds movie idea seems ridiculous

By Jason Pfrommer | July 18, 2011

It's nearly impossible to go to the movie theater, look up at the marquee and see a movie that isn't a sequel, prequel, remake or a movie based off an already existing idea.In light of this recent realization, it should come as no surprise that someone...