Archive | Video Games
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Video games: Halo 4 proves a worthy addition to acclaimed series
The Halo series has always been one of the most revered franchises in video games. Its story and multiplayer features have been enjoyed by millions, and series protagonist Master Chief has become one of the major icons of the Xbox platform.
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A new era in the ‘Halo’ franchise
Halo 4 Review Developer: 343 Industries 5 out of 5 stars One of the biggest questions in gaming this year was whether or not developer 343 Industries would be able to successfully take over Halo 4 from the franchise’s creator, Bungie.
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Video game review: ‘NHL 13’ doesn’t hold the shutout
To continue the annual tradition, EA Sports has released “NHL 13.” As they have been doing with many of their sports franchises, this year’s installment focuses much more on improving the core gameplay as opposed to features. The familiar question “Are the changes worth $60?
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Video game review: ‘Madden 13’ marks franchise’s biggest improvement to date
Football season officially began last night with the defending champion New York Giants taking on "America’s Team," the Dallas Cowboys, but for video game enthusiasts, the season started last week with the release of EA Sports’ "Madden NFL 13".
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Video games: Three strikes for EA Games
Perhaps EA Games should take a note from just about everyone in the gaming industry on how to improve their relations with their consumers as well as their company as a whole.
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Video game review: BioWare ending to ‘Mass Effect 3’ mars series, but could still be salvaged
There is no sense in writing a straight review of “Mass Effect 3.” It’s a great game, and only an idiot wouldn’t play it — just be sure to pick up and play the previous two first — but there’s a much more important conversation to have.
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Playing video games not a waste of time, according to recent studies
Whether it’s Angry Birds, World of Warcraft or SimCity, research has found that playing video games can improve the way people think. Within the last few years, several University studies have shown that video games can boost creativity, reaction time and decision making.
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Video games: EA’s ‘Mass Effect 3’ launches with multiplayer feature
BioWare, a label of Electronic Arts Inc., released its new action role-playing game (RPG) ‘Mass Effect 3’ today. Its trailer debuted Feb. 19.
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Heisman winner Griffin earns spot on video game cover
Heisman-winning quarterback Robert Griffin III returned to the Baylor campus as Electronic Arts Sports unveiled Griffin on the cover of NCAA Football 13. “It’s great,” Griffin said.