It has been over five years in the making, but the 1930s cartoon-inspired videogame “Cuphead” finally released Sept. 29, and I decided to see if this beautiful game is as good as it looks. Cuphead is one of those games that I have heard about for years, but honestly, I was never sure if I would get to play it. While the game visuals look amazing, it is only for the Xbox One and the PC, which are two systems that I do not game on. However, I am happy to report that the game has very low system requirements; my cheap outdated laptop runs it without overheating. Cuphead is a 2-D action platforming game, similar to the old “Mega Man” games for the Nintendo Entertainment System, but with … [Read more...] about Cuphead Review
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Palm Desert Campus Hosts Escape Room Event
By Crystal Harrell |Staff Writer from Palm Desert Campus| The CSUSB satellite campus in Palm Desert will be giving puzzle-lovers the chance to compete in its second interactive Escape Room competition May 15 and 18. Teams consisting of up to five players will have a maximum of 45 minutes to unlock a cryptex, a portable vault device reminiscent to the one featured in The Da Vinci Code. The numbers needed to unlock the cryptex will be revealed once players solve various riddles and clues and find secret boxes and compartments within a room. The team that manages to open the cryptex in the shortest amount of time will win the Escape Room competition. Each member of the winning team … [Read more...] about Palm Desert Campus Hosts Escape Room Event
Coyotes squeeze out win against Gators
By Jacques Lee |Staff Writer| The Coyote men's basketball team defeated the San Fransisco State Gators on Thursday Jan. 29 at the Coussoulis Arena with a final score of 77-58. The Coyotes jumped out to a big lead early in the game, going up 16-0 within the first five minutes of the game. The Coyotes continued to dominate offensively and defensively throughout the first 20 minutes and ended the first half with a commanding 44-19 lead. However, the Coyotes were outscored in the second half by the Gators, who actually brought the game within 18 points, 58-40 with eight minutes to play. But the Coyotes would not let the game one slip away, as they continued to lead finished off … [Read more...] about Coyotes squeeze out win against Gators
Coming to a theater near you!
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| The movies of 2013, coming soon to a theater near you, will make you laugh, cry or grab onto your theater seat horrified. Get your ticket stubs ready for these six highly anticipated movies. “The Big Wedding” revolves around a funny, dysfunctional, family, reuniting for a wedding. This movie sports a talented cast, including Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton. They bicker and joke at the dinner table and elsewhere for our entertainment. You’re invited to the wedding on April 26. “Pain and Gain” centers around two body-builders turned criminals, starring Dwayne Johnson and Mark Wahlberg. This action-comedy-crime movie, based on a true story, … [Read more...] about Coming to a theater near you!
Getting ready for the end of the world with “Mass Effect 3”
By Brian Chidueme |Staff Writer| In “Mass Effect 3,” Earth is in trouble yet again, and how you plan to save the galaxy is greatly influenced by the choices and decisions that you’ve made in the past. Gamers and critics such as GamesRadar have been hailing the franchise as the apex of “video games as a storytelling medium.” Since the franchise’s birth on the Xbox 360 in 2007, “Mass Effect” effectively chronicled the story of Commander Shepard and his role in leading an intergalactic struggle against a race of extraterrestrial machines known as the Reapers. At the same time, developers BioWare rewarded gamers with the ability to customize Commander Shepherd at will. “Mass … [Read more...] about Getting ready for the end of the world with “Mass Effect 3”
“Twisted Metal” wreaks violent vengeance onto PS3
By Brian Chidueme |Staff Writer| The PlayStation legacy is never complete without "Twisted Metal." Since the series’ birth on its birthing platform back in 1995 and its immortalization in 1996 with “Twisted Metal 2,” the car-combat series has played a huge role in shaping PlayStation’s foundation. It is not only the longest running franchise on the console, but also the most successful car-combat franchise to date. On Feb. 14, the "Twisted Metal" series will officially crash and burn its way back on to the PlayStation 3 with a new reboot. It will blend a style combining the roots and feel of the original title with the gritty style of “Twisted Metal: Black,” which is arguably … [Read more...] about “Twisted Metal” wreaks violent vengeance onto PS3
CSUSB’s best billiard players to compete in Las Vegas
By Tom Stillwagon |Staff Writer| CSUSB is giving students a chance to show off their billiard skills with a nine-ball tournament, and the winners will be headed to compete in Las Vegas. The Santos Manuel Student Union Gamers Lounge hosts the tournament in partnership with CSUSB’s Women’s Resource Center. The men's portion of the tournament took place Jan. 18 in the Gamers Lounge. The winners were Tai Au and Tuan Hyunh. The women’s tournament will take place Jan. 20, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Gamers Lounge. The top two men and the top two women will advance to the next round, which will take place in Las Vegas on Feb. 3 and 4. As a prize for competing, all expenses for the … [Read more...] about CSUSB’s best billiard players to compete in Las Vegas
Spirited CSUSB runner-up to rival Concordia in NCAA Volleyball
By Kyla Cook |News Editor| CSUSB’s Women’s Volleyball team was in the biggest fight of the season taking on the four-time national champions, Concordia-St. Paul, but ultimately met defeat at the hands of their bitter rival yet again. However, the atmosphere at CSUSB's Coussoulis Arena was electric for the final, from the moment the Lady Coyotes stepped foot on the floor, fans let Concordia know whose turf they were in. San Bernardino students and fans united in a front against their rivals, where fraternities, sports teams and academics alike met in the stands to cheer on the team. Faces and bodies were painted and the crowd was roared with “Let’s go Yotes,” and “Our … [Read more...] about Spirited CSUSB runner-up to rival Concordia in NCAA Volleyball
Soccer siblings are more than family
By Brittany Filippini & Eileen Gutierrez |Staff Writers| Soccer Sisters While sisters Kristina and Erika Gomez shine on the soccer field, one has struggled off the field but managed to keep her spirits up through it all. Erika, the younger of the two, is a junior here at CSUSB and has had some battles on and off the field. Though her freshmen year was filled with progress and good feelings, her sophomore year is when she was faced with health issues. “My sophomore year during the middle of season I had a tumor removed from my breast and I had problems with my liver which caused me to have no appetite and energy,” said Erika. Doctors never really found out what the main cause of her … [Read more...] about Soccer siblings are more than family
Lady ‘Yotes on Pace for playoffs
By Keleigh Acosta Staff Writer The CSUSB Women’s softball is off to one of their best start in recent years and Stefanie Pace, although being small in stature, standing at 5 feet 5 inches, is a big part of their success. Pace, an aggressive hitter and sterling second baseman, is reveling in the success. "We have only lost three games so far," said Pace. "We have won every game except the first two against Cal Baptist and one against Dominguez Hills." The girls plan to continue working hard, but are also trying to relax their minds and think smart. "We definitely have not felt this feeling of winning in the past two years and we do not plan on losing that feeling … [Read more...] about Lady ‘Yotes on Pace for playoffs
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