I was about 20 minutes into 2K Games and Irrational Games’ new release “BioShock Infinite” when I realized the ice cream I had grabbed from the fridge had completely melted while I was absorbed in the game. While the graphics and game play are both stunning, what really makes “BioShock Infinite” stand out for me is the storyline. Read more...
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April 17, 12:03 am
Ready Player One: Publishers should make gamble on story-driven video games
Arts, Arts Columns
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April 15, 12:00 am
B-Sides: PSY keeps up entertainment factor with new song ‘Gentleman’
Beware, users of the Internet. PSY is back. On Saturday, PSY debuted his new single “Gentleman” at a packed concert in Seoul’s World Cup Stadium, and has also released the video online, Rolling Stone reports. Read more...
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April 2, 12:41 am
Love or Hate: Columnists face off over “The Avengers”
Fine lines are in overabundance: good and evil, clever and stupid, love and hate. As distressing as it is to see people walking around with incompatible opinions, it’s equally distressing to never explore the depths of such differences. Read more...
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April 1, 2:53 am
B-Sides: ‘New Immortals’ list weighs quantity over quality
The original version of this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. Welcome back to school everybody, and welcome to spring quarter. Read more...
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March 7, 12:08 am
B-Sides: SXSW concert brings new level of immersive experience
I’ve written about a couple of huge music festivals this quarter. Read more...
Photo: South by Southwest takes over the city of Austin, Texas, with bands performing at venues that range from amphitheaters to barbecue joints.
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February 28, 12:05 am
B-Sides: Streaming options, popular artists reverse tide of piracy
In 1999, Napster was born. And the music industry shuddered. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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February 27, 12:15 am
Against the Grain: Brendan Hornbostel: Black Flag, Iceage build on West Coast Punk
Beyond the blazing fast drums, aggressive guitars and piercing vocals that have made West Coast punk an against-the-grain entity is the adoption of an anti-authority, do-it-yourself attitude that embraces individuality. Read more...
Photo: Black Flag’s 1981 debut album “Damaged,” featured the anthem, “Rise Above,” that cemented the band’s West Coast punk sound.