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New RPG “Elden Ring” blows away expectations

Jospeh D'alessandroArtsMarch 13, 2022

The eagerly-anticipated fantasy role-playing game “Elden Ring” won acclaim from critics and fans alike, outselling many of its spring season competitors in the week after its release on February 24.

Stony Brook Computing Society hosts BLM charity stream

Claudia MotleyNews Student LifeJuly 8, 2020July 10, 2020

The Twitch stream, which raised $850, featured streamers playing Overwatch. Donations went to the non-profit organization Code2040, which works to strengthen the presence of Black and Latinx communities in tech and innovation industries.

“Need a Break”: Quarantine Edition

Melissa AzofeifaArts Books Culture Movies Music Theater TVMarch 25, 2020

We know being in self-isolation is hard. In case you need something to distract you or something to do in between online classes, take a break and check these out!

“Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order”: A story-driven experience fans will love

Alek LewisArtsNovember 24, 2019December 1, 2019

With the conclusive episode in the “Star Wars” franchise, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” to be released in under a month and the recent premiere of the first Star Wars live action television show, “The Mandalorian,” the newest “Star Wars” single-player video game “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order” dropped.

Violent video games aren’t connected to shootings

Matthew YanOpinionsOctober 27, 2019October 27, 2019

Whenever the topic of gun control gets brought up on television or in Congress, there are always two scapegoats the National Rifle Association (NRA) tend to present: mental health and video games.

Need a Break ?!

Melissa AzofeifaArtsSeptember 24, 2019September 24, 2019

A list of this fall’s video game releases

Stony Brook creates new Wi-Fi network for gamers

Samantha RobinsonFeatured News Top StorySeptember 26, 2018

Stony Brook has created a new Wi-Fi network designed specifically for gamers. WolfieNet-IoT, which was released at the start of the semester, has officially replaced the old WolfieNet-Open network.

Anime spring 2018 preview

Kraig KleinArtsMay 6, 2018

Make sure to take a break from studying, and when you do, why not check out a new Japanese animated series? Here is a brief list of what to watch during finals week and what to avoid.

eSports: the future of gaming and sports

Andrew BrennanFeatured Opinions Top StoryOctober 28, 2015

If there’s one thing I know, it’s that in our current society, eSports has nowhere near the amount of recognition that it should.

An inside look at New York Comic Con

Courtney KwongArts Featured Top StoryOctober 12, 2015October 12, 2015

New York Comic Con was held at the Javits Center in New York City on Oct. 8 to Oct. 11. Passionate fans have waited almost all year for the convention.