Here's everything that was ranked the ‘best of’ pop culture in 2017
By Taylor Johnston | Dec. 31, 2017From books to movies, here’s a list of lists to appreciate all the best 2017 had to offer.
VIDEO GAMES
Nine games that were hidden gems in 2017
By Grant Ritchey | Dec. 31, 2017Don’t sleep on these hidden games from 2017.
The biggest moments and awards given at The Game Awards 2017
By Grant Ritchey | Dec. 10, 2017See who took home the Game of the Year.
Seven video games to play during winter break
By Grant Ritchey | Dec. 6, 2017Play these seven games when you have free time over winter break.
Video Game Review: ‘Pokémon Ultra Sun’ and ‘Ultra Moon’ allow players to revisit a new and improved Alola region
By Julia Evertsy | Nov. 26, 2017Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon deserved to be just one game rather than two.
Video Game Review: ‘Sonic Forces’ lacks originality
By Grant Ritchey | Nov. 16, 2017'Sonic Forces' is a failure for the franchise.
Press Start: 'Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds' Review
By Logan Graham | Nov. 15, 2017You know, it's more of what you'll like.
Video Game Review: 'Sonic Mania' is retro revival
By Grant Ritchey | Nov. 8, 2017The 2-D classic is brought back to the modern era with all its glam and pixel glory.
'Super Mario Odyssey' reminds students of Mario 64 and other 3D Mario games
By Meghan Morris | Nov. 6, 2017The newest 'Mario' game brings back memories of other games in the franchise while adding the new mechanic of allowing players to throw Mario’s hat, Cappy.
Video Game Review: ‘Cuphead’ provides challenging gameplay with beautiful vintage visuals
By Grant Ritchey | Nov. 1, 2017Cuphead brings a revival to old school platformers but still makes them feel new in all of its ‘30s visual glory.
Press the Orange: 'Wolfenstein II' influenced by real-world happenings.
By Logan Graham | Oct. 30, 2017The series has taken influence in it's latest release from Trump-era happenings.
Press Start: 'Alien: Isolation' thoughts in the spirit of the season
By Logan Graham | Oct. 23, 2017It's spook season for holidays and games alike.
Press Start: The gem that is 'Yakuza 0'
By Logan Graham | Oct. 16, 2017Logan Graham praises the latest game in the 'Yakuza' series.
Press Start: 'Persona' series ousts 'Pokemon' in similar gameplay
By Logan Graham | Oct. 2, 2017Let's take these two series head-to-head.
Discussion surrounding diversity in video games continues in an OU classroom
By Mae Yen Yap | Sep. 26, 2017“Ready Player Two” is a course offered this fall that takes an intersectional lens to analyze video games.
It’s National Video Games Day; Ohio hockey forward plays in Ball Hockey World Championship
By Alex McCann | Sep. 12, 2017Your daily Athens newsletter.
Press Start: The first episode of 'Life is Strange: Before the Storm' is just more of the same
By Logan Graham | Sep. 4, 2017While it retains its solid graphics and atmosphere, 'Life is Strange: Before the Storm' is much the same as its predecessor.
New Athens game store sells old-fashioned games
By Emily Leber | Apr. 9, 2017Super Retro Land opened in Athens on April 1.
A Guy and His Games: 'Night in the Woods,' 'Horizon' and 'Orisa'
By Luke O'Roark | Apr. 3, 2017'Post' blogger Luke O'Roark does a round up of video games he's enjoyed so far in 2017.
