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Background Bops: Why We Need Music to Focus

Mark StenbergandNatalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Have you ever noticed that you tend to clean faster or more efficiently when you have music on? Some people love 80s rock, others love lo-fi. What is it about music that constantly draws people…

April 20, 2024

An illustration of Pokémon trainers.

A Comprehensive History of the Pokémon Franchise in Honor of Its 25th Anniversary

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

The groundbreaking video game series proves that it still looks good at 25 by rolling out games that offer new perspectives on the beloved Sinnoh region.…

October 17, 2021

Illustration of Link in Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Is One of Nintendo’s Best Remasters Yet

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

The original game has a special place in the hearts of fans, and although the update hasn't completely fixed problems like drifting motion controls, it is undoubtedly an improvement.…

August 4, 2021

An illustration of a monster from Monster Hunter Stories 2.

A Newcomer’s Review of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

With its beautifully rendered animation and seamless, easy-to-understand combat mechanics, the newly released RPG is an impeccable spinoff sequel.…

July 23, 2021

An illustration of Link from The Legend of Zelda. (Illustration by Kati Dean, Chapman University)

What Secrets Has the Zelda Franchise Revealed for the Breath of the Wild Sequel?

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

Two years after the release of the video game's first teaser, Nintendo dropped a second trailer that unearths more of its features.…

July 2, 2021

A screenshot from the Nintendo game Fortune Street.

Nintendo’s Fortune Street Is an Underrated Masterpiece

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

The often forgotten video game has similarities to Monopoly, but adds a twist that makes it a whole new strategy game.…

January 8, 2021

Zelda

What We Know About The Next ‘Zelda’ Game After E3

Marie Christensen, George Fox University

What does the future hold for Zelda and Link?…

June 23, 2019

Legend of Zelda

One Link to Hyrule Them All

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

Here are the top five games in the franchise to get you into the “Zelda” zone.…

June 14, 2019

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Forget Book to Film — These 5 Video Games Need to See the Big Screen

Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

It worked for 'Tomb Raider.'…

August 2, 2018

The Legend of Zelda Symphony: Awash in the Musk of a Thousand Titillated Fans

The Legend of Zelda Symphony: Awash in the Musk of a Thousand Titillated Fans

August Wright, College of Charleston

The Zelda Symphony was an experience I was psyched for, but ultimately, the fans did a great job of dulling its beauty.…

November 20, 2016