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The Old Republic aims to please fans’ demands

BioWare is gaining a reputation for being a company willing to submit to the whims of its consumers and alter its products to meet popular demand. This can be dangerous ground to tread in terms of innovation, but in the case of Star Wars: The Old Republic, changes are definitely creating a positive outcome.

By Travis McKnight | July 15, 2012

Mayhem Festival, heavy metal success

Headliners Slipknot, Slayer, Motorhead and The Devil Wears Prada put on quite a show following mid-day acts from Anthrax, As I Lay Dying, Whitechapel and Asking Alexandria.

By Michelle Tabatabai-Shahab | July 8, 2012

Eight short-lived television series worth an audience’s attention

All of these television shows would have been great with another season under their belts but are terrific with the few seasons they were able to air.

By Taylor Costello | July 8, 2012

‘Anger Management’ fails to stand out among FX’s alternative comedies

“The new series feature a concept fit for Sheen’s bad-boy image and tailor-made for FX’s lineup of alternative comedies, yet ‘Anger Management’ doesn’t take advantage of a single ingredient.”

By Taylor Costello | July 1, 2012

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World hypothesizes people and relationships during apocalypse

How would humanity react to the news that they would be wiped out in three weeks?

By Taylor Costello | June 24, 2012

Pokémon Conquest deviates from franchise norm

The formula of Nintendo’s Pokémon franchise is pretty simple, and even through numerous spinoffs these qualities haven’t drastically changed in the past 15 years —until now.

By Travis McKnight | June 24, 2012

The emancipation from vampires

If truth truly is stranger than fiction, then the release of “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” looks to put one of our most beloved adages (and Presidents) to the test.

By Jonathan Fortner | June 21, 2012

Fiona Apple releases introspective album

As always, Apple brought with her the two assets that made everyone fall in love when the artist released her first album, Tidal, in 1996: her alto and intimate, poetic lyrics.

By Taylor Costello | June 17, 2012

Bassist, vocalist and pianist Geddy Lee, of the band Rush, jams out on his bass during the group's 2011 Time Machine Tour in Phoenix on June 16. (Photo by Travis McKnight)

“Clockwork Angels” proves why Rush still exists

Established band, Rush, releases 20th album "Clockwork Angel" on June 12. Rush is ambitious with the tone and lyrics in the new album proving to be a hit among fans.

By Travis McKnight | June 17, 2012

Maroon and Gamer: Innovations and let-downs at E3

E3 2012 was a bit of a disappointment if you were looking for new video games because the show floor was dominated by franchises and pre-established properties.

By Spencer Fawcett | June 9, 2012

Gammage features "Million Dollar Quartet"

The latest musical at ASU Gammage, June 5-10, is “Million Dollar Quartet” featuring performances dedicated to legendary musicians known for their contribution to rock and roll music.

By Taylor Costello | June 7, 2012

Maroon and Gamer: Q&A with Splinter Cell art director

At the 2012 E3 gaming convention "Maroon and Gamer" sat down with Splinter Cell art director, Scott Lee, to gain a little insight on what to expect from the newest edition of Splinter Cell.

By Spencer Fawcett | June 6, 2012

Maroon and Gamer: E3 June 5 Coverage

On location at the E3 gaming convention is "Maroon and Gamer" sharing in-depth information about the new games on display for the first day.

By Spencer Fawcett | June 6, 2012

Maroon and Gamer: E3 Preview

Dedicated gamers have waited all year for E3, one of the largest video game conventions, to take place revealing new gaming developments to the public eye on June 5.

By Spencer Fawcett | June 3, 2012

Left to right: Rhet Andrews and Mark Capurso are sharing exhibition space for the month of June at the ASU Gammage to display their photography of the Southwest and Europe. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Photos at Gammage convey man-made and natural beauty

“The Grady Memorial Gammage Auditorium is displaying photos by Mark Capurso and Rhet Andrews, and even untrained eyes can see that these are not photos printed with haste at a local CVS.”

By Taylor Costello | June 3, 2012

Hives worth getting

The Hives are back. This time around, more than ever before, they are laying down the law of the land in this fading world of what is, or should be embraced as rock.

By Jonathan Fortner | June 3, 2012

Ghost Recon: Future Soldier a refreshing break from modern shooters

In today’s market, multiplayer isn’t really an option like it used to be. Thankfully, Future Soldier’s multiplayer experience incorporates the game’s tactical atmosphere pretty well.

By Travis McKnight | June 3, 2012

Diablo III exceeds expectations

It’s hard for a video game to live up to hype and expectations, especially when fans have been waiting several years to play it.

By Travis McKnight | June 3, 2012

"Heaven" to your ears

Summer is coming, and while this of course means a variety of things to a variety of different groups and people, for those who enjoy starting the summer off with a great album, the release of “Heaven” by The Walkmen should be well received.

By Jonathan Fortner | May 29, 2012

Workaholics stays weird in season premiere

Release is the only cure, and while some vices cannot cure all of life’s ails, tonight’s premiere of Comedy Central’s third season of “Workaholics” should suffice.

By Jonathan Fortner | May 28, 2012

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