Category: Video Games
Bekric spends time outside of school playing ‘Leauge of Legends’
Tanner Nypen ’15 The Roundup Saturday morning Edin Bekric ’15 powers up his computer, selects his favorite music playlist and clicks on the “League of Legends” icon on his desktop. “It’s relaxing, and it’s a good time waster,” Bekric said. He plays “League of Legends” on his home computer with friends on weekends. Bekric first [...]
‘Battlefield 3 Back to Karkand DLC’ Offers new maps, opportunities
By Michael Ahearne ’14
THE ROUNDUP
PS3, Xbox 360, PC
We fly in low in our attack helicopter, my squad member firing missiles down onto the objective.
Finally, I spot my opportunity. He flies in low, and I jump out of the helicopter, landing almost directly next to the objective.
‘Gears of War 3’ concludes epic franchise
By Brett A. Mejia ’13
THE ROUNDUP
Gears of War 3 – 9.0
With the conclusion of the Gears of War franchised, its third installment strives to wipe out the competition with an upgraded campaign and multiplayer.
Developed by Epic Games, “Gears of War 3” is a third-person shooter created exclusively for the Xbox 360.
E-sports take rise in popularity
By Chase Stevens ’12
THE ROUNDUP
Recently, there has been an increase in the amount and popularity of professional video game players, or progamers.
E-sports is the term used to describe professional video game competitions. Progamers are the people who play these games.
‘Age of Empires Online’ breaks the traditional RTS mold
By Chris Baca ’11
THE ROUNDUP
Over 13 years ago, the very first “Age of Empires” computer game came out and while it did not have the impact of later descendents it laid the groundwork for them.
This one game spawned a widely acclaimed and lucrative series.
The next step for the Age of Empires series is online.
The soon to be newest entry into the video game market, “Age of Empires Online,” promises to astound players with stylized graphics, online play and a low price.
Top five games of 2010 throw down gauntlet for future projects
By Dillan Ducar ’13
THE ROUNDUP
2010 has been full of many exciting new things in gaming technology: the reveal of the Nintendo 3DSi, PlayStation Move and Microsoft Kinect to just name a few.
But all of these gaming devices would have little to no value without their games.
Games are what sell the console and this article will explore the five best games of 2010.
‘Black Ops’ invades year’s gaming perimeter
By Brian D. Brannon ’11
THE ROUNDUP
The “Call of Duty” franchise is and will always be a classic game series of our generation.
The series’ newest member, “Call of Duty: Black Ops” was one of the most anticipated games of 2010 and gives Call of Duty fans their much-needed “fix” to the fast-paced deep storyline saga.
The game’s story line tells the story of Mason, a special operations soldier during the Cold War.
Minecraft mines away free time
By Chase Stevens ’12
THE ROUNDUP
As I pull out my diamond sword to defeat the zombie–skeleton army in front of me, I hear a familiar hissing noise, then an explosion flashes before my eyes.
I am dead.
Such is life in Minecraft, the critically acclaimed, independently developed computer game that has caught the Internet by storm.
‘Halo: Reach’ outstrips any other game this fall
By Chris Baca ’11
THE ROUNDUP
“Halo: Reach” is by far the best game to buy this fall and because this is Bungie’s last entry for this franchise, “Reach” is a game nobody can miss.
The “Halo” video game series starts in 2552 and pits the Covenant, an advanced alien coalition against a space colonizing humanity.
When first starting “Halo: Reach” the player is greeted with the character customization screen.
‘Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver’ are a definite catch
Many have played and loved “Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal,” keeping the good parts of “Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow” while also adding new and original content.
“Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver,” the remakes of “Gold, Silver and Crystal,” do not disappoint.
I played HeartGold, mainly because Ho-oh, the mascot of both “Pokémon Gold” and “HeartGold,” is pretty darn cool.
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