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

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

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

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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“10 Cloverfield Lane” is a Disconcerting Thrill Ride

“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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Preston Pugmire Rocks SNHU

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