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Hype for Upcoming Titles This Summer – 2016

April 27, 2016November 27, 2017 Mustapha R. Price0

Even before E3, gamer hype is at an all-time high during the summer. This is due to high profile launches, which many industry analysts would call system sellers as they excel at getting people to buy consoles. Here are some hyped games launching over the summer to keep you occupied and having a great vacation. This starts on May 10 with the launch of

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Watch Out for “Game and Watch Gallery 4”

April 27, 2016November 27, 2017 Mustapha R. Price0

Though few have heard of it, “Game and Watch Gallery 4” was one of the greatest experiences available for the Gameboy Advance back in the early 2000s. Now, the game is being brought back for the Wii U Virtual Console, and every kind of player has a reason to try this old gem. The arcade-like experience remastered classic “Game and Watch” titles like never

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Get Cooking with Bacon Man

April 27, 2016May 27, 2025 Mustapha R. Price0

Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) own Neal Laurenza has been working for years on a game called “Bacon Man” with his team known as Skymap Games. With the game nearing its completion, Neal agreed to be interviewed by Penmen Press to afford him the opportunity to highlight some of the game’s defining traits, as well as share some insight on the development process and

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Hit a Home Run with “Earthbound” on New Nintendo DS

April 13, 2016November 27, 2017 Mustapha R. Price0

The classic Super Nintendo Role-Playing Game (RPG) "Earthbound" makes its return as a virtual console game only on the New Nintendo 3DS console. This game combines the best of classic RPG elements with light flattering humor, and most importantly, the masterful storytelling of Shigesato Itoi. Despite being a second installment of a trilogy only fully released in Japan, "Earthbound" stands strong even as it

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“Firewatch”: An Emotional Adventure

April 1, 2016February 27, 2018 Nicholas Mantegani0

The first-person, narrative-driven exploration genre has become one of gaming’s go-to mediums for effective storytelling, thanks to successes like 2013’s “Gone Home.” This trend continues in “Firewatch,” developed by Campo Santo. Through masterful art direction and a believable world where the player connects with real human emotion and reaction, “Firewatch” is one of the most emotional and thought-provoking games to hit the market in

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Pokken Tournament Changes How Pokemon Trainers Battle

April 1, 2016February 27, 2018 Bryan Creevy0

Pokémon battles have been brought to a whole new level with Bandai Namco and The Pokémon Company’s release of “Pokkén Tournament,” a fighting game based off of the Bandai Namco’s game franchise “Tekken.” “Pokkén Tournament” is a spinoff title where players travel to the new region of Ferrum to compete in the Ferrum League. Upon arrival, players select their partner Pokémon out of 14

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Gabe’s Jam Sesh: “Two Fold Part Two”

April 1, 2016February 27, 2018 Gabe Carrio0

Last issue I covered Haywyre’s “Two Fold Pt. 1” album and why he makes me feel like a worthless human being. This time it’s the “Pt. 2” and a little more of why I’m a worthless human being. Released this year on Feb. 8, almost a full two years after “Pt. 1,” “Two Fold Pt. 2” shows Haywyre’s growth as an artist, and the

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“10 Cloverfield Lane” is a Disconcerting Thrill Ride

April 1, 2016February 27, 2018 Gabe Carrio0

“10 Cloverfield Lane,” released on Mar. 11, is the first film by director Dan Trachtenberg, and was produced by JJ Abrams. It stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World), John Goodman (yo u know who he is), and John Gallagher Jr. (known primarily for stage acting) as our only characters. Taking place almost entirely underground in a fallout shelter, “10 Cloverfield Lane”

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Disney Does It Again With “Zootopia”

April 1, 2016February 27, 2018 Addison Thyng0

With the mega success of “Frozen” and the surprise hit “Big Hero 6” (not to mention “Inside Out” by Pixar), many eyes were set on “Zootopia” with many people believing it could not hold up to past few films released by the company. Well, I’m glad to say that “Zootopia” lives up to the past films released by Disney. “Zootopia” is filled to the

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Preston Pugmire Rocks SNHU

April 1, 2016February 27, 2018 Katerina Wilhelmi0

Musical guest Preston Pugmire performed in front of the Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Miles Room in the Dining Center on Tuesday, Mar. 22. The event was sponsored by CAPE and ran from 12-1 p.m. SNHU Senior Alicia Frazier was the orchestrator of the folk- music event. The event gave students something different to experience while dining. Freshman Arianna Woodward was one of the