By Nylles Vernon | Staff Writer | This year is coming to a close and 2017 is right around the corner, which means that new video games are coming soon to keep us students entertained when we aren’t studying and writing papers. Here are a few of the upcoming games being released next year that students on campus are anticipating. “Persona 5” is set in Tokyo and revolves around a group of high school students called “Phantom Thieves”, who use powers in order to change their modern perception of life to build a better future. Computer science major and avid gamer Kim Aguilar said, “I’m excited for ‘Persona 5’ since studying the Japanese language here at school I’ve … [Read more...] about New year brings new games
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PlayStation 20th Anniversary
By Nicholas Whitt |Staff Writer| PlayStation's 20th anniversary has arrived, giving us a celebration of play. Sony has drastically morphed the idea of home entertainment since the arrival of its first console, the PlayStation in 1994. It also had enough impact to change the way consoles were built and run. The PlayStation was one of the few consoles that successfully brought the ability to play CD-ROMs on consoles, replacing cartridges and the act of blowing into them all day so they work—eventually. It also gave some of the first 3D in-game cut scenes from video games. Francisco Cuevas, current PlayStation owner and Coyote stated, "The PlayStation was the greatest console … [Read more...] about PlayStation 20th Anniversary
“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