Why geeky is the new mainstream

Why Geeky is the New Mainstream

Fantasy and science fiction are genres that have historically been labelled as geeky. This geek label has traditionally resulted in the two genres residing outside the status quo of what is considered trendy. Recently, entertainment has shown us that the exclusion of geeky from mainstream culture is diminishing, as media production and promotion is becoming heavily…

Video games: offered by universities?

Video Games: Offered by Universities?

The American collegiate experience is defined by a long tradition of academics, athletics, and social life. Changing these traditions is often considered questionable by alumni and the public, but university libraries seem to be changing with the times. School libraries offer books, microfilm, multimedia, and…video games? Yes, you heard me right. Video games as a…

Saving money: microtransaction vs. Subscription

Saving Money: Microtransaction vs. Subscription

Many of you (including myself) are gamers on a budget. Unfortunately for us, many of the best games offered require additional fees to play. Many charge a subscription fee, contain microtransactions, or both. Gaming enthusiasts desire a great experience and are willing to pay a little extra to do so…to an extent. This article hopes…

This year’s stocking stuffer: ddos attacks

This Year’s Stocking Stuffer: DDoS Attacks

We always thought the Grinch stole Christmas. This year, it was Lizards instead. A hacker group called The Lizard Squad is taking responsibility for bringing down most of PlayStation Network and Xbox Live with a DDoS attack. Nearly two days since the attacks commenced many servers are still down, as both Microsoft and Sony continue to…

What blizzard is missing in ‘warlords of draenor’

What Blizzard Is Missing in ‘Warlords of Draenor’

Disclaimer: This article is NOT a a gripe against Blizzard, a poor review of the new expansion, or any claim that Warlords of Draenor isn’t absolutely awesome. This expansion is just what WoW needed after years of getting it wrong. WoD succeeds where its predecessor, Mists of Pandaria, failed. Blizzard finally gave us a game that actually feels…