Video Games

Respawning Columbia

The ideal world is set-up so that anyone can "respawn" and do-over that failed calculus exam, procrastinated problem set, or even fast-forward through that hangover from hell.

By Walker Harrison | Oct 4 07:57 pm ET

The world of virtual warcraft

Let violence keep its rightful place—in videogames.

By Achille Varzi | Nov 18 09:28 pm ET

What FarmVille can teach Columbia about local food

FarmVille evokes an image of Americana that seems ingrained in our national identity: a fraternal sense of neighborly responsibility that would allow individuals to flourish by the sweat of their brow.

By Elizabeth Kipp-Giusti | Jan 28 10:16 pm ET

CU gamers work to smash competition in tournament

The Columbia Smash Club, a group of committed gamers, trains four to six hours per for Princeton's upcoming Super Smash Brothers Melee tournament.

By Paul Hsiao | Oct 14 09:56 pm ET

‘Demon’s Soul’ is soft on story, but still hard to beat

With seven months to build a reputation abroad, “Demon’s Souls” has developed a reputation for being hard as nails.

By Kevin Ciok | Oct 13 07:05 pm ET

Super Mario Galaxy Gives You Yet Another Excuse to Play With Your Wii

Plumbers in space is a terrible premise for a video game. Seriously.

By | Nov 30 02:19 am ET

Blood, Gore and the Pursuit of Horror

By now, it’s common knowledge in the video game community that Nintendo is aiming squarely for a family-oriented market.

By Ismail Muhammad | Nov 13 11:46 pm ET

Letter to the Administration: Video Games Are Essential

Dear Dean Quigley,

By Edward Beaulac | Nov 8 10:43 pm ET

Good PS3 Games, Just Folklore

Tilt the analog stick forward and mash the same button over and over again.

By Joseph Saia | Oct 22 12:59 am ET

A Weapon (and Game) Mortals Would Die For

Picture this: you’re in a mysterious, ethereal world fighting with the weapon of a god.

By Kevin Ciok | Sep 19 12:56 am ET

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