Let’s Play: The DLC chapter of ‘Celeste’ is a masterpiece
By Melody Feazell | Mar. 24, 2022The main story of Celeste was already phenomenal, and Farewell amplifies why it was in the first place.
VIDEO GAMES
Sorrel’s Side Quests: ‘Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective’ is the best game nobody played
By Sorrel Kerr-Jung | Mar. 23, 2022You’ve never heard of Ghost Trick, but you should play it now.
Let's Play: Looking at the welcome jump back made by 'Resident Evil 7: Biohazard'
By Melody Feazell | Mar. 17, 2022The tone shift in the seventh installment of Capcom’s horror series effectively brought the franchise back to its roots.
Sorrel’s Side Quests: In defense of long games
By Sorrel Kerr-Jung | Mar. 17, 2022Sometimes it’s nice to disappear into another world.
Sorrel’s Side Quests: The immaculate world design of ‘Dark Souls’
By Sorrel Kerr-Jung | Feb. 24, 2022The meticulous design of FromSoftware’s fantasy classic is the key to its greatness.
Cat's Cradle: Hades game is a wonderful escape
By Benjamin Ervin | Feb. 8, 2022Why you should take the time and play Hades.
So Listen: Let me play my silly little phone games, advertisers
By Mikayla Rochelle | Jan. 12, 2022The amount of ads on phone games has gotten ridiculous.
Cat's Cradle: Nothing dreadful About 'Metroid Dread'
By Benjamin Ervin | Jan. 9, 2022Years of Metroidvanias have inspired the latest Nintendo title.
The Cat's Cradle: Breaking the ice with Quake
By Benjamin Ervin | Aug. 24, 2021How a classic FPS’s remaster is a great opportunity to bond.
OU takes steps toward introducing new virtual reality and game development major
By Ryan Maxin | Apr. 22, 2021The major is still subject to approval from external organizations but was recently approved by Ohio University’s Board of Trustees.
The Cat's Cradle: How Westerns have changed with the times
By Benjamin Ervin | Apr. 11, 2021How the Neo Western genre has subverted tropes established by Western classics.
The Cat's Cradle: Art, games and stories
By Benjamin Ervin | Apr. 4, 2021What video games can tell us about art.
8 trademarks of 2020 quarantine culture
By Juliana Colant | Mar. 30, 2021Do you want to do a puzzle and watch Tiger King?
2021 Oscar nominees set diversity records; Spin scooters made a return to Athens this week
By Madyson Lewellyn | Mar. 17, 2021Your daily Athens newsletter.
The Cat's Cradle: Speedrunning is an engaging hobby
By Benjamin Ervin | Mar. 14, 2021Three interesting ways to engage with the speedrunning community.
The Cat's Cradle: 'Alien' is an undying franchise
By Benjamin Ervin | Mar. 7, 2021The Horror Sci-fi property that we can’t shake.
Thinking in Print: The sad fate of Monkey Quest
By Charlene Pepiot | Mar. 7, 2021After Viacom shutdown a fanmade recreation, Monkey Quest is seemingly gone for good.
The Cat's Cradle: Nostalgia is all around us
By Benjamin Ervin | Feb. 28, 2021How nostalgia informs and enhances media.
The Cat's Cradle: Skyward Sword HD is a promising remaster
By Benjamin Ervin | Feb. 21, 2021“The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword” will be a Nintendo Switch must-have.
Noah's Ark: Madden’s failure is a symptom of corporatism and greed
By Noah Wright | Jan. 20, 2021EA has proved culture can be monopolized.
