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Stardew Valley Review

September 19, 2018 newspaper Videogame0 comment

Farming simulators aren’t my cup of tea personally, let alone an indie farming sim, I typically go for FPS’s, RPG’s, or puzzle games. However, shortly after the release of Stardew Valley; the game was recommended to me, and I hesitated to actually try it for a long time. Finally, I decided to play it and I was not disappointed. I have played the game for over 150 hours within the time frame of a month, and I still can’t get enough. To start, the game is very reminiscent of Harvest…

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What’s The Deal With: Super Mario Odyssey – First Impressions

January 4, 2018 BeNjamyn Upshaw-Ruffner Nintendo, Review, Switch, Videogame0 comment

Not long after picking up the controller and starting to play Super Mario Odyssey, does one realize how insanely fun it is. It’s abundantly clear that Nintendo has crafted another masterful example of the platforming genre of games, which Mario himself helped create back in the 1980s. Even after playing for 10 hours, there’s no end to the collecting of Power Moons in sight. Odyssey represents a continuation of the more openended 3D Mario games such as 64 and Sunshine, and there are many more layers on top…

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Sonic (Deviant Art) Forces & Knuckles

December 12, 2017 newspaper Friendship, Review, Sci-Fi, Switch, Videogame0 comment

This is an action-packed game! My character has a backstory that is too broad to mention, being an ally with all the protagonists known in the Sonic universe which I’ve written about. I’m a notable member of a prestigious art community on a website that I will not mention for the sake of anonymity. For years, many of my literary works in the form of fiction have been published online and positively received by thousands of scholarly partisans worldwide. Most comments consist of remarks such as “Wow! Awesome! Amazing!…

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What’s The Deal With: Pit – A “Kid Icarus Uprising” Retrospective

November 29, 2017 BeNjamyn Upshaw-Ruffner Review, Super Smash Bros., Videogame0 comment

I begin playing Kid Icarus: Uprising and the very first line of dialogue has Pit saying: “Sorry to keep you waiting.”, as he dives into the first level. Pit’s statement is acknowledging the fact that the previous Kid Icarus game in the series was released over twenty years ago, as of 2012, on the Game Boy in 1991. I’m pleased by the reality that this game would have been worth the long wait for someone growing up in the early nineties. Uprising is the direct sequel to Kid Icarus,…

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The artist’s reveal: a feast for the eyes

November 10, 2017 newspaper Savings, Student, Vanier, Videogame0 comment

An exhibit of posters and artwork was held from the 23 to the 27 of October in the cafeteria. The posters went from the entrance of Jake’s Café to the other end of Jake’s Cafe. People from all over the College came to the poster sale: from students to administrators to Deans. The crowd was very supportive of the displayed artwork. “Everyone that comes here comes out with a poster,” said Eli, a passerby. The posters ranged from paintings and photographs of: o animals o anime o video games o…

Features

What Are Tarot Cards?

October 31, 2017 newspaper Videogame0 comment

Origins There is no one origin story for Tarot cards, and their true origins are unknown. The cards borrow designs, symbolism and wisdom from many sources, including alchemy, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome and Chinese mythology. The most common modern deck is called the Waite pack, named after Arthur Edward Waite who in 1891 commissioned artist Pamela Coleman-Smith to draw the pack for him. This version of the Tarot deck was the first to include images and meanings for the Minor Arcana. It wasn’t until the 1960’s that Tarot’s popularity soared…

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“Louiji Board”

October 28, 2017 newspaper Videogame0 comment

By: India Upshaw-Ruffner

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Nintendo Direct Headlines: September 2017

September 25, 2017September 25, 2017 BeNjamyn Upshaw-Ruffner Nintendo, Switch, Videogame0 comment

Earlier this month, Nintendo had some big announcements during their Nintendo Direct broadcast. So what awaits fans down the pipeline? Let’s hop right in and see what the biggest announcements were! The biggest upcoming 3DS title, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, received a spotlight which kicked off the Direct broadcast. We learned a little bit about the cover-art Pokémon for Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, which are new forms of Necrozma that have fused with Solgaleo and Lunala respectively. We briefly saw a couple of new areas in the Alola…

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Nintendo Switch Headlines

May 12, 2017 BeNjamyn Upshaw-Ruffner Hardware, Nintendo, Switch, Videogame0 comment

On April 12th, Nintendo made numerous announcements regarding upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch in their Nintendo Direct online broadcast. For those of you who may have missed the broadcast, here are the biggest takeaways: The Broadcast started off with a reintroduction of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, an enhanced port of the 2014 Wii U game, Mario Kart 8. The Switch port adds a slew of new features, including new characters and vehicles, the return of double items, but most substantially, a traditional battle mode which didn’t appear in the…

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The Nintendo Switch Presentation: One Month Later, a Post-Hype Recap

February 16, 2017February 26, 2017 BeNjamyn Upshaw-Ruffner Hardware, Nintendo, Switch, Videogame0 comment

Last Month, Nintendo’s latest console was given a lengthy live-stream which delved deep into the hardware, and software of this console-handheld hybrid; but what exactly should the average gamer take away from this? Here is the lowdown on everything Nintendo has revealed to us. The first question on everybody’s mind is going to be launch date, and cost. Mark your calendars, Nintendo came right out of the gate saying that the console will launch worldwide on March 3rd and retail for $299.99, which means us lucky Canadians will…