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 For anyone interested in the “Legend of Zelda” series, “Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity,” is a great game to discover more about well-loved characters and explore a combat system that is unique compared to other entries in the series. Rating: A
Photo Credit: Nintendo

Save the world from destruction in ‘Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity’

Monserrat Mendieta
February 1, 2021
Explore the combat system, characters, plot and more in ‘Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity’.
Based on the creation of popular YouTube animator, TheOdd1sOut, “TheOdd1sout: Let’s Bounce” is an adventure game that allows players to explore a map that includes characters and events from the creator’s life. Rating: C Photo Credit: Broadband TV

Hop into the adventure of the game ‘TheOdd1sout: Let’s Bounce’

Aila Pasic
January 26, 2021
Bounce around in this "Angry Birds" inspired mobile game.
For many, one New Year’s resolution is to begin exercising more consistently. According to “Fitplan,” exercising is ten times easier for users to start because the workouts are right at your fingertips, while both fast and free.  Rating: BPhoto Credit: Fitplan

Take the first step of your New Years’ resolution with ‘Fitplan’

Julia Jauregui
January 14, 2021
“Fitplan” includes free, personalized workouts for all skill levels.
 Jutsu Games’ ‘112 Operator’ is a fantastic sequel to ‘911 Operator’ with many technical and gameplay improvements as well as some big innovations in the core game design, and a very replayable experience. Rating:A+ Image Credit: Jutsu Games

Manage people in dire straights in ‘112 Operator’

Jackson Bogan
December 8, 2020
The latest game published by Operator Studios, ‘112 Operator’ about managing emergency services from across the planet, with a focus on the European emergency service number, 112.
 Solve the mystery of Samsara Room by collecting items and clues in this fascinating game.   Rating: A Photo Credit: Rusty Lake

Travel to a different world in ‘Samsara Room’

Tishie Nyitray
November 24, 2020
Gather the clues in order to escape in this unique game.
  Play, collect and match with iconic Funko Pops! that brings this game to life.
  Rating: A Photo Credit: N3TWORK Inc.

Collect unique Funko Pops with ‘Funko Pop! Blitz’

Naila Yazdani
November 16, 2020
Swipe, swap and match three characters to bring Funko Pop! figures to life.
Make your cell phone the embodiment of you with Widget Smith  Rating: B Photo Credit: Widgetsmith

Customize your home screen with ‘Widget Smith’

Madison Land
November 11, 2020

People have been finding different ways to express themselves creatively: painting their walls on TikTok, tweeting their thoughts, sharing their opinions and posting their best photos of themselves on...

 Obsidian Entertainments ‘The Outer Worlds’ is a very popular, and well reviewed RPG  game amongst the majority of people, but fails to live up to its previous titles in many major ways. Rating: D- Image Credit: Obsidian Entertainment

Explore the great new frontier in ‘The Outer Worlds’

Jackson Bogan
November 6, 2020
The latest RPG of Obsidian Entertainment, ‘The Outer Worlds’ released back in 2019 on the Epic Games Store, but recently released on Steam.
Blackbox, a puzzle game full of brain twisters and critical thinking is perfect for any logical and patient thinker.  Rating: C+ Photo Credit: Blackbox Puzzles

Think outside the norm with ‘Blackbox’

Kamryn Baldenebro
November 5, 2020
A puzzle game for out of the box thinkers.
This iconic open-world RPG (role-playing game) introduces a conflict between machine and man that the player gets to unravel.  Rating: A 
Photo Credit: Monolith Games

Fight and level up in ‘Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition’

Monserrat Mendieta
November 3, 2020
Game has been upgraded with more content, better graphics, organized visuals and more.
“Crux” is a rock climbing simulation game that provides the experience of climbing in a puzzle-like format. 
Rating: A
Photo Credit: Unity Gaming Engine
    The 2020 version of the game ‘Empty’ takes on a simple task that relaxes players.  Rating: A Photo Credit: m1ndg4mes

Climb to new heights in ‘Crux’

Lily Gurdison
October 27, 2020

There is more to rock climbing than just strength and endurance. Climbing requires one to find the most logical way to the top of a wall while utilizing a variety of complex techniques. The game “Crux,”...

 Evernote is an app that has been around for a while now and has gone through constant changes to give more variety of note-taking and event planning for users.  Rating: B Photo Credit: Evernote

Take note-taking to the next level with ‘Evernote’

Aila Pasic
October 7, 2020
Use Evernote to take notes, record audio and sketch your thoughts.