It’s kind of hard to nail down exactly what Bioshock Infinite is about. Its predecessors, Bioshock and the somewhat uncreatively named Bioshock 2 were thematically concerned with choice and parenthood. Infinite, appropriately, touches on both, but isn’t limited to either. Set during 1912, Bioshock Infinite takes place in the floating city of Columbia. High above the clouds, the denizens of ... Read More »
Texas A&M University-Kingsville is proud to announce Imani Winds as part of the 2013 Presidential Performing and Visual Arts Series. The performance will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, in the Frank C. Smith Recital hall in the Bellamah Music Building. Admission is free and open to the public. More than North America’s premier wind quintet, Imani Winds has ... Read More »
A tall thin man steps into the spotlight, wearing his signature red coat and top hat. “Ladies and gentleman! Boys and girls of all ages! If you would direct your attention to the center ring, we present for your viewing pleasure a look back at the greatest spectacle of all.the American circus.” Step Right Up! Behind the Scenes of the ... Read More »
The 46th Annual Texas A&M Kingsville Jazz Festival featured world-renown jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon this past weekend in Jones Auditorium. The annual festival, both a jazz competition for junior high and high schools showcases the TAMUK jazz bands. Jazz Band III, under the direction of professor James Warth, performed Got Rhythm? featuring Jorge Chapa on guitar and Keian Kidd on ... Read More »
There’s a bit in Tomb Raider where protagonist Lara Croft, recently shipwrecked on an uncharted island, has been captured and is being groped by another male survivor who obviously hasn’t seen a lady in quite some time. During the struggle with the man, Lara manages to take his pistol, and blows a part of his head off. This is usually ... Read More »
Crysis 3, created by Crytek, developer of its sister series Far Cry, and the graphics engine, CryEngine3 tells the story of Prophet, a soldier wearing the futuristic Crynet nano-suit, who spends most of the game crying about all he’s had to sacrifice in his war against aliens. Boo hoo. Narrative To be honest that’s everything you need to know in ... Read More »
It’s not often when a game truly wows me. But when I originally tried the demo for Fire Emblem: Awakening, I knew I had to pre-order the game. I had been a fan of the Fire Emblem series since 2004, back when it originally debuted in North America. The series, known for its difficulty and need to plan things out ... Read More »
It’s Mario…again! Granted, this time it’s different. This time, Mario is in 3-D! But Paper Mario: Sticker Star feels like more than a re-hashed platformer. Those familiar with the series know it to be an RPG, something that this generation sorely lacks. But as with all things Mario lately, the game is a disappointment. Nintendo has taken one step forward ... Read More »
Back in 2001, during the development of the newest game in the Resident Evil series, Capcom conceived Read More »
Far Cry 3, by Ubisoft Montreal, nearly has it all You’ve got a relatable protagonist with a believable arc Read More »
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