Sarah Dillon
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GTA VI trailer stuns and promotes discussion
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On Dec. 4, 2023, the internet exploded with the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI trailer. GTA VI is wildly anticipated, with the BBC stating that using this term is a “great understatement” regarding the gaming community who have awaited its release. This official trailer marks a significant announcement made by the studio behind the GTA…
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An initial review of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
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On Nov. 18, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were released into the world. After months of speculation across many platforms , many waited with bated breath to see if any of their hopes and dreams for the ongoing game series would come true. Now that the titles have been out for nine days for fans…
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Horse Isle: A unique MMORPG experience
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We all have games that defined our childhood – for those of us currently in university, it is likely that you played one or multiple of the following titles: Club Penguin, Webkinz, Howrse…the list goes on. However, there was one game that I played and did not hear anyone else talking about. A game about…
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E-sports has established its place as a key entertainment option
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In 2014, the FIDE World Chess Championship attracted a viewership of more than 1.2 billion people. That means that over 1/7th of the world’s population hit pause on their varied, normal lives to dedicate their meager attention to a series of long, straining sessions of mental combat involving a limited number of options within a…
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Waterloo welcomes CTRL V, the first virtual reality arcade
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Minutes away from Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo, is CTRL V, a not-so-typical, recently opened, arcade. Step aside, Dance Dance Revolution and classic pinball; it’s time to make room for headgear, futuristic black lights and simulations that place you as the main character of a game. Headlining this new venture is Robert…
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Sarah Dillon grows from rookie to veteran
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Third-year guard Sarah Dillon moves into starting role
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72-hour gaming marathon raises money for charity
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Laurier’s Kult of Gaming hosted a 72-hour marathon game of Pathfinder to raise money for Child’s Play, a charity that raises money to give games to children in the hospital.
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