By Isaac Espinosa Ever since the Nintendo Wii came out in 2007, the Miis have remained icons in Nintendo’s avatar gallery. The idea of being able to create anyone you wanted through a Mii has stood as their primary source of appeal. And although Nintendo has tried to introduce new avatars for players to use,…
By Ronald Gordon Hello and welcome back to the Roundup! It’s our series dedicated to gathering the stories of interns and members alike to give them a shoutout. Summer Game Fest was a blast for a lot of people, and that means much more news to cover. Featured are stories about Osaze’s time in an…
By Isaac Espinosa As Pokémon fans desperately await news related to Winds and Waves, it is up to the newly released spin-off titles to hold them over. Pokopia falls right into this niche! The adventure starts off very interestingly, as you tackle it all through the perspective of cute blob Ditto, who upon trying to…
By Alay Polanco Going into Reus 2, I didn’t expect much. I thought the game would be just another god simulation. To me, that meant plain, boring, and monotonous. But Reus 2 was intriguing, and it offered a unique experience that set it apart from other similar strategy games. One of the most upfront aspects…
Tickets for the 14th Annual New York Game Awards on 1/21/25 are now available! By Khloe Wilkerson Imagine stepping into the worn-out shoes of an editor in 1930s New York City, managing a newspaper during the Great Depression. Developed by Sparrow Night, News Tower places players in the chaotic, high-pressure world of journalism, an environment where…
By Karoline Castillo-Troncoso The devastating nature of mass school shootings, having occurred throughout various parts of the United States, has left and continues to leave a profound and lasting impact on families. It also affects the conscience of the nation. School shootings have become a tragic phenomenon and a popular topic within the scope of…
By Karoline Castillo-Troncoso In real life, and sometimes in the most insightful games, grief is a deep-rooted sorrow, which is so palpable it often feels fatal. Even after the immediate tragedy has subsided, the ache of its remnants persists; almost like a lingering smolder following the intensity of conflagration. Nonetheless, solace is kindled within a…
By Kimari Rennis Palworld is unironically one of the best games I have ever played. How did a game with little marketing or attention during development suddenly take the gaming world by storm and win over my heart within minutes of playing? Palworld is a clever and expertly crafted amalgamation of the most successful games…