video games
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Laurier symphony promotes upcoming concert
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In a harmonious celebration of shared history and enduring bonds, the “Ship of Memories” concert is set to take the stage on Jan. 21, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. The Mount Zion Lutheran Church, located at 29 Westmount St S, Waterloo, will be the backdrop for this musical extravaganza. The concert lineup is a testament to…
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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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Adapting a masterpiece: The Last of Us
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Following typical consumerist fashion, per HBO Max, the live-action remake of Neil Druckmann’s The Last of Us has been scheduled for release on Jan. 15, 2022. The Last of Us, a critically acclaimed release for the PlayStation 3 and subsequently remastered for the PS4 and PS5, is a linear story-based game following the protagonist, Joel, on his…
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Intellectual games on Twitch
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Video games are a booming industry. In 2018, the video game industry generated $134 billion in revenue and currently employs thousands worldwide. When people think of video games, we generally think of games like Call of Duty, Fortnite, and the recently popular cross-platform game, Among Us. But what makes Among Us stand out from the…
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Cyberpunk 2077: The most disastrous game release since Atari’s E.T.
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After eight years of development at CD Projekt Red, Cyberpunk 2077 quickly shifted from a likely Game of the Year candidate to an international pariah in the video game world. Littered with technical issues, game-breaking glitches, and graphical failures, Cyberpunk 2077 has sparked fan revolt, internal turmoil, and cross-corporate controversy. Set in a dystopian future…
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The Beaches make waves at Elements Nightclub
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This past Wednesday I was fortunate enough to see the magic that is The Beaches at Elements Nightclub in Kitchener. To say this show was a wild, magical and powerful concert would be an understatement. The band’s four women ooze chemistry, confidence and female empowerment. The show kicked off with a bang — Toronto groups…
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Blues Festival brings talented performers and local vendors to DTK
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On Saturday Aug.10, Kitchener celebrated their annual Blues Festival in the downtown core. King Street was lined with local vendors, artists and food trucks that led to the main stage in front of city hall. I have had the pleasure of attending the growing festival for the past three years, and this was the first…
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Phone games can have surprising benefits
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From puzzle games like Candy Crush or Tetris, to card games like Texas Hold ‘Em, to strategy games like Clash of Clans and word games like Words With Friends, the rise in mobile and Facebook games have made a noticeable impact on our society as popularity towards “social games” have skyrocketed. Since October 2017, Facebook…
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Scott Helman blows Laurier away
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On Sept. 10, excited music-goers lined up for a Saturday night concert to welcome back Laurier students to a new year at the Athletic Complex. With the opening act slated to begin at 10 p.m., the performance didn’t start until nearly an hour later — but it was worth the wait. Rich Aucoin — a…
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E3 2018 announces an exciting roster of new games
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The Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3 as it’s more commonly referred to as amongst the gaming community, recently held its 24th annual conference in Los Angeles from June 12 to 14. The heavily advertised and eagerly anticipated event focused on the upcoming products being introduced by software developers, hardware manufacturers and publishers in the video…
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