Ismail Muhammad

Fundamental misunderstandings
Sat, May 9, 2009, 12:22pm

All we do is talk past one another, trying to lay the blame on the other side without bothering to understand one another’s positions.

The Importance Of an Evenhanded Middle East Policy
Mon, Jan 19, 2009, 11:16pm

Though many have rightly condemned Hamas for its role in igniting the tragic Gaza conflict, American leaders of both parties have failed to point out Israel’s role in creating the conflict.

Racist Imagery in Resident Evil 5 Is Not All Fun and Games
Tue, Apr 29, 2008, 4:20am

Race is an issue that is never too far from the surface of American society. Video games, though, are not an arena in which we normally expect race to raise the passions of people who otherwise view the hobby as a form of escapism.

Freshmen Get Controllers, Lose Control
Tue, Apr 22, 2008, 10:51pm

Early last semester, one of my floormates brought his old Nintendo 64 back to the dorm after a trip home. It came with some great old games that the entire floor remembered fondly: Mario Kart 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Snowboard Kids, and Star Fox 64, among others.

Gamers Beware: A Look at the Worst Video Games to Ever Scourge Your Screen
Tue, Apr 22, 2008, 12:43am

Otogi 2: Immortal Warriors

Video Game Press Goes for the Green Despite Strong Protests
Tue, Jan 29, 2008, 10:52pm

Soon after news broke of Editorial Director Jeff Gerstmann’s firing from the popular video game website GameSpot, a Penny Arcade comic titled “The New Games Journalism” captured the sentiments of the gaming community with its sardonic tone.

Students Search for Real-Life Companions in an Electronic World
Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 11:54pm

To many Columbia students, the recent growth of the video game industry and the culture surrounding it is not readily apparent. Yet for some, college campuses have always demonstrated the sway that video games hold over young people.

Blood, Gore and the Pursuit of Horror
Tue, Nov 13, 2007, 11:46pm

By now, it’s common knowledge in the video game community that Nintendo is aiming squarely for a family-oriented market. This focus on family-friendly fun has led to a flood of casual games that are not necessarily meant to appeal to the adult demographic.

Wetter Isn't Better for Project Gotham Racing 4
Fri, Oct 19, 2007, 2:02am

There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it: Project Gotham Racing 4 is essentially the same game as Project Gotham Racing 3. The only differences are the admittedly impressive rain effects and the shoddily designed motorcycles added to the racing mix.

Hyped up Halo 3 Delivers, but It's Nothing New
Thu, Oct 4, 2007, 12:28am

The hype for Halo 3 began as soon as the first trailer was shown in 2006, and hasn’t stopped since. Up until the last day before the game’s release, Microsoft and its mighty public relations machine was working overtime to make sure people knew that Halo 3 would be amazing.