League of Legends

An unseen figure holding a red and white ball stares down a yellow, rabbit-like creature with black-tipped ears and red dots on its cheeks. The entire world is rendered in blocks, the scene set on a hill of green grass and brown dirt, dotted with daisies and violets, a blue sky in the background. Red, pixelated hearts float above the creature, with an arrow pad and line of squares lining the bottom.

The History and Influence of Mods on Video Games

Video game mods allow eager fans an opportunity to partake in the medium's tradition of reiteration, reimagining cult classics in new forms.…

March 5, 2024

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‘Arcane’: A Cyberpunk-Charged Masterpiece

Anoushka Panganamamula, The Ohio State University

This cyberpunk series uses visual storytelling to subvert common narrative tropes.…

May 31, 2023

South Korea and Its PC Bangs Are Helping the Country Dominate Video Game Culture

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

The country's gaming scene is much different than the United States'. Internet cafés specifically designed for gaming make the popular pastime accessible for everyone.…

March 2, 2022

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From Snake to Genshin Impact, Mobile Gaming Is All Grown Up

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

It used to be that the games on your smartphone paled in comparison to PC and console games. Lately, however, they've been catching up.…

February 3, 2022

‘Arcane’ Needs To Be the Next Show on Your Watchlist

Trinity Crompton, Molloy College

With a rare 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, this Netflix fantasy series is undeniably fantastic, but what exactly makes it so great?…

January 15, 2022

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LilyPichu Marries Gaming, Art and Music in Her Content

Sophie N. Munoz, University of Texas at San Antonio

The multitalented streamer and creator appeals to a wide audience with diverse content that ranges from lo-fi tracks to art lessons, all of which influence each other.…

April 20, 2021

Counter Logic Gaming Continues To Disappoint, Thanks to Poor Roster Moves

Brandon Li, Vassar College

The esports franchise has made a string of questionable decisions to remove talented players from its League of Legends team which, over time, have led to a decline in the organization's prestige.…

March 24, 2021