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“Metroid Dread” is a great return to form for the long forgotten series

Michael Davis, Editor-in-Chief | October 20, 2021

After 19 years of absence, the newest 2D Metroid game launched on Nintendo Switch, “Metroid Dread,” brings the franchise back to life in a nostalgic yet fresh way. Developed by MercurySteam and...

May 2021 marks another Mental Health Awareness month shadowed by the pandemic. Still, students can still enjoy many activities that support mental health.

Maida Suta, Reporter | May 16, 2021

Take the chance this Mental Health Awareness Month to explore these works and others. As schoolwork intensifies, make sure to take time to care for your mental health.

“Persona 5: Strikers” is a fun but flawed game

Michael Davis, Reporter | March 25, 2021

“Persona 5” spin-off “Persona 5 Strikers” keeps Atlus’ track record intact for making enjoyable spin-off games for cash rather than creating an actual sequel.

25 years of catching them all: students reflect on Pokémon anniversary

Michael Davis, Reporter | March 25, 2021

As Pokémon celebrates its 25-year anniversary, the ever-expanding franchise of video games, anime, manga and cards continues to influence De Anza College students.

Utilizing Minecraft as a universal loophole for information

Lauren Locquiao, Staff Reporter | March 30, 2020

Minecraft has been a household game for quite sometime now. It was introduced in 2009 and wasn’t really thought of anything special. It may seem like a mindless game just for fun, but users have the...

‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ races into the hearts of nostalgic fans

Joaquin De La Torre, Staff Reporter | March 9, 2020

"Sonic The Hedgehog" is exactly what long time fans of the little blue blur have been patiently waiting for. This movie is chock-full of hidden easter eggs, bad puns, cute family-friendly jokes, and a...

Donald Trump joining Twitch leaves many puzzled

Daniel Arriaga, Staff Reporter | October 26, 2019

President Donald Trump is trying to appease to a younger audience by joining Twitch. Twitch is a popular video game streaming platform where the majority of the audience is a young crowd. It is very...

FIFA 20 graphics, gameplay a step down compared to previous editions of franchise

Francisco Medina , Photo Editor | October 15, 2019

EA Sports released the newest edition of their FIFA series on Sept. 24 but aside from new game modes, FIFA 20’s gameplay feels like a step down from last year’s edition. The FIFA series has been around...

ESports provides a safer alternative to traditional sports

Tyson Tsoi, Staff Reporter | February 20, 2019

Competitive gaming, also known as eSports, taking over the entertainment industry is beneficial for individuals who are not physically capable to play certain sports. While physical sports can leave permanent...

‘Resident Evil Two’ is the perfect haunting reinvention of a classic

Tyson Tsoi, Staff Reporter | January 30, 2019

The world of the "Resident Evil" franchise is a horrendous zombie experience, but "Resident Evil Two" has pushed the boundaries of experience and reinvented the true definition of horror at its finest. “Resident...