Video Games

Maroon and Gamer: I choose you

Come Nov. 9, the American people will be choosing who among the candidates will run this fantastic country of ours. But I’m here to remind you all that voting exists in the gaming industry as well in a participatory culture sort of fashion.

By Spencer Fawcett | October 25, 2012

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Maroon and Gamer: Play it again, game

There are a lot of video game tunes and music that really complement the game-play in video games.

By Spencer Fawcett | October 21, 2012

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Maroon and Gamer: Games to short films?

Back in the day, I wrote about video game films and games converted into movies. With a few sparing exceptions to the rule, video game movies have received poor critical and fan reaction.

By Spencer Fawcett | October 18, 2012

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Maroon and Gamer: Actions have consequences

Mass Effect 3 had a dissatisfying ending. Who is to blame?

By Spencer Fawcett | October 11, 2012

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Maroon and Gamer: Aesthetics last indefinitely

Visual appearance is the biggest hook for video games. Which games will end up plummeting into the "uncanny valley?"

By Spencer Fawcett | October 7, 2012

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Maroon and Gamer: A Mac gamer in a PC world

Maroon and Gamer comes clean: "I hate being a Mac Gamer. I truly despise only having a Mac and being a gamer."

By Spencer Fawcett | October 4, 2012

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Maroon and Gamer: Beta? I hardly knew her

The more people that get a chance to play your game, the more problems and bugs you can find so that you can fix them pre-release. Well apparently EA never got the memo.

By Spencer Fawcett | September 30, 2012

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Maroon and Gamer: Borderlands 2 review

As the months went by, I started to get on the same page as everyone else. I began to understand the significance of Borderlands 2 and how it distinguishes itself from the other games.

By Spencer Fawcett | September 23, 2012

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The Universe Factory on the Third Floor

The ASU Game Development Club gives students the opportunity to create new worlds, all tucked away within the computer screen.

By Harmony Huskinson | September 23, 2012

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Maroon and Gamer: Fisher 'Blacklisted'

Does Splinter Cell: Blacklist live up to its franchise's storied past? What about without an important piece?

By Spencer Fawcett | September 20, 2012

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Maroon and Gamer: Publishers forcing hands

Much like studios in the film industry, the publishers of the video game industry are interested in one thing and one thing only: money. Who really can blame them? They exist to make money.

By Spencer Fawcett | September 16, 2012

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Maroon and Gamer: Counter Strike: Global Offensive review

And rightfully so, Counter Strike: Source was one of the toughest shooters I have ever played. So, how does "Counter Strike: Global Offensive fare?

By Spencer Fawcett | September 13, 2012

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Rebranding of G4TechTV creates bleak future for video game television

NBC Universal announces a re-branding of G4TechTV, leaving the future of video game television in the dust.

By Brian Bishop | September 11, 2012

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PAX Prime gaming convention surprises with big announcements

This weekend at the gaming convention PAX Prime, two very big video game franchises with very big followings announced their 25th anniversaries only days apart.

By Brian Bishop | September 4, 2012

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Maroon and Gamer: Argh! There be pirates on the Internet!

When does the madness end and the gaming begin? Ubisoft’s CEO Yves Guillemot said some pretty controversial things while communicating with gamesindustry.biz.

By Spencer Fawcett | September 2, 2012

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Maroon and Gamer: Darksiders II

Darksiders II shows a good side. But, does that outweigh the bad side?

By Spencer Fawcett | August 30, 2012

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'Diablo 3' fools gamers with little content

Blizzard Entertainment admits Diablo 3 needs more content in order to keep players interested.

By Brian Bishop | August 29, 2012

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GamrCred offers gamers competitive social media

The State Press looks into GamrCred, a new social media site in beta that lets gamers compare their gaming prowess against each other.

By Travis McKnight | August 27, 2012

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WiiU offers last hope for Nintendo fans

Nintendo seeks redemption in its new WiiU console to be released this year.

By Jeremy Conigliari | August 23, 2012

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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

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