Tag: gaming

Episode 6 – Modding Medley

Henry North November 23, 2016 0 Comments
Video games are fun, but sometimes we as the gamers want a little more out of the games we spend the big bucks on. In order to do that, some resort to tinkering with their games and consoles to change how they were originally supposed to work and play. Join us as we discuss the morally grey area that is modding in the gaming world. Note: We at KSU Lifestyle do not condone acts of illegal modding;...

Episode 5 – Let’s Play a Podcast

Henry North November 16, 2016 0 Comments
Everyone loves playing video games, but what’s the deal about watching others playing video games? Some people love it and others find it to be a waste of time and ruins the essence of gaming. We discuss the different reasons why people get into watching Let’s Plays, online videos where people record themselves playing video games while commentating on them. Cohosted by Carson Long

The Trappings of Anticipation: How the Hype Train Killed No Man’s Sky

Tommy Calhoun November 11, 2016 0 Comments
We weren’t all there, but we felt its impact. E3 2014 took our hopes, loaded them into a rocket, and shot it into the stars. Hello Games, backed by Sony, showed us footage of an all-new type of gaming experience. They promised an entirely procedurally-generated universe for players to explore, and gamers everywhere hoped that this would be the next step in video game evolution. As time went on,...

Episode 4 – Open World, Too Many Possibilities

Henry North November 9, 2016 0 Comments
Woo! You’re on an open world adventure with the freedom to do whatever you want to! Where do you want to start? In this episode, we discuss the difference between sandbox and open world games and the merits and hindrances of certain open world systems versus linear routes, with sort of a focus on the Elder Scrolls and Grand Theft Auto series. Cohosted by Carson Long.

Nintendo’s New Revolution

Henry North November 8, 2016 0 Comments
Nintendo has finally released the first glimpse at their new home portable console, the Nintendo Switch. Yes, you read that right: the Nintendo Switch can be played both in the home and on-the-go. Originally known by its codename, the NX, the Nintendo Switch is the first-ever home console designed to be playable anywhere and with anyone. The console is designed like a dock and holds a small...

Virtual Reality Highlights from the Game Developers Conference

Matt Dinoff April 29, 2016 0 Comments
Virtual reality has hit its high mark. That’s right, VR was one of the stars at the Game Developers Conference 2016 in San Francisco over the week of March 14th. Oculus brought more than 30 games to show off for its new headset, Rift, which has a release date of March 28th. Valve also has a VRT showing of 30 games for the HTC Vive, on sale in April. Last but not least, Sony showed off 20 games...

[Game Review] The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD

Gerron Green April 9, 2016 0 Comments
There are few games closer to my heart than The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, originally released for the Nintendo Wii and Gamecube in 2006; it was like nothing 14-year-old me had ever played before. This was my first Zelda game, and I was entranced by the huge world, quirky characters, and captivating story. The game has now been re-released for the Nintendo Wii U nearly a decade after the...

Oh, Father, Are You Here? (A Theory on The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth/Afterbirth)

Henry North March 29, 2016 0 Comments
Trigger Warning: The following article reviews a game that approaches religion and a few other touchy topics in a satirical manner. Spoiler Warning: The following article contains spoilers about unlockable parts of the game. Creator of the extremely difficult Super Meat Boy, Edmund McMillen, has recently had The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth ported to consoles and handhelds after its initial release...