The gaming industry has recently grappled with the issue of microtransactions among top-tier gaming publishers. Microtransactions have been primarily introduced in this generation of games, with the “poster children” being Electronic Arts’ FIFA, NHL and Madden franchises, which force players to invest hundreds of hours of time or real-life money. […]
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RuPaul’s latest ‘Race’ features familiar faces
RuPaul’s Drag Race has become the reality show sensation that no one was really expecting. I, along with many other fans, was drawn in by the over-the-top fashion, campy humor and the drama that occurs on and off the show. The show’s rabid fan base rallies behind their favorite to […]
‘Chicago’ dazzles Tech
The cast of "Chicago" performs "We Both Reached for the Gun," Thursday night in the Backdoor Playhouse A packed crowd filled the recently renovated Backdoor Playhouse on Thursday night for the Tech Players’ opening performance of “Chicago.” “I’m so happy to be here. I think all the students, people who […]
“Gaming for Prevention” smashes stigmas
A student wears beer googles, last Tuesday at "Gaming for Prevention." The goggle simulate drunkeness The Tech Counseling Center partnered with the TTU Smash Bros. Club and eSports Club for an alcohol awareness and suicide prevention event. The Gaming for Prevention event highlighted combating stigma surrounding mental illness, information on […]
Mario’s latest Odyssey caps Nintendo’s successful year
I always thought the Switch was destined to fail, but Super Mario Odyssey convinced me otherwise. I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, and I cannot wait to keep playing. This new entry to the main series proves to be everything Nintendo stands for, a work of love and […]
Gameplay makes ‘Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite’ fun despite problems
ldquo;Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite” might not be the most appealing package to look at, but it’s refined gameplay and mechanics put it a step above the other installments. “Marvel vs Capcom Infinite” is the latest installment in the beloved series of crossover fighting games by Capcom. Unlike the other entries […]
New ‘Blade Runner’ flutters
Moviegoers won’t connect with “Blade Runner 2049,” and that’s OK. The original “Blade Runner” had trouble finding an audience, too. “2049” is a long, methodical movie about existence and procreation. You probably wouldn’t have guessed such a thing judging from its marketing. The Philip K. Dick novel that both of […]
Nintendo’s Metroid: Samus Returns remakes without replacing
With so much to offer, “Metroid: Samus Returns” offers a fantastic, if difficult, return to form that begs to played and completed many times over. “Metroid: Samus Returns” for the Nintendo 3DS is a remake of the 1991 Game Boy title “Metroid 2: Return of Samus.” While fans love the […]
Tech D&D Club takes flight
Dusty basements, beards, sweat and middle aged men still living with their parents – for years, this was the image stuck in the minds of most people anytime the words “Dungeons and Dragons” were mentioned, if they had ever even heard of Dungeons and Dragons before. However, a recent trend […]
Tech D&D Club takes flight
Dusty basements, beards, sweat and middle aged men still living with their parents – for years, this was the image stuck in the minds of most people anytime the words “Dungeons and Dragons” were mentioned, if they had ever even heard of Dungeons and Dragons before. However, a recent trend […]
