The massive network that connects almost everyone in the world has afforded independent game developers the tools to bypass the big publishing companies and bring their product straight to the consumer. Read more...
Arts Columns
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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May 6, 12:10 am
B-Sides: Fate of musical duo The Civil Wars up in the air with new album release
In November, the folk duo The Civil Wars, comprised of singer-songwriters Joy Williams and John Paul White, abruptly announced they were canceling all upcoming tour dates, citing “internal discord” and “irreconcilable differences.” Read more...
Photo: Folk duo The Civil Wars canceled its upcoming tour dates last November but recently announced it will release a new, self-titled album, “The Civil Wars,” late this summer.
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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May 1, 12:00 am
Ready Player One: Players not defined by their in-game actions
There’s been a lot of buzz lately over Rockstar Games’ new game, the latest installment of the massively popular “Grand Theft Auto” series that is known for its open world game play and freedom of choice. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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April 29, 12:00 am
B-Sides: Child ballads provide refreshing stories among sea of repetitive music
There’s something about old stories that manage to hold our interest long past their telling. I noticed this in Ireland when I studied abroad in the fall: The past and its tales are revered and treasured as part of Ireland’s national history. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns
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April 24, 12:00 am
Ready Player One: Video game crime on the rise, constantly evolving
I want to play a video game, but I’m afraid of being mugged. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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April 22, 12:10 am
B-Sides: Twitter #music app has the one-up on Myspace
When the new Myspace first emerged as a good way to find and listen to music, I was a big fan of the new site. Its interface was sleek and easy to use, and I could listen to full songs and albums for free. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns
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April 17, 12:03 am
Ready Player One: Publishers should make gamble on story-driven video games
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...