MISHAWAKA—The emerging popularity of electronic sports, shortened to esports, has led a few people to call into question the validity of the field being labeled a “sport.” The trepidation is understandable; gaming is seen as little more than a hobby, and an un... More »
The return of a long-awaited Pokémon spinoff series is just around the corner, and it looks better than ever. Pokémon Snap is not your average Pokémon game; in lieu of catching, training, and battling Pokémon, Pokémon Snap is all about doing what people would... More »
MISHAWAKA – Monster Hunter Rise released on March 26, and it provides plenty of new content for fans of the series to enjoy. I will be the first to say I have not followed the Monster Hunter series with too much care. As far as I knew, it was a game for peopl... More »
MISHAWAKA – It’s no surprise to anyone that COVID-19 has disrupted the lives of just about everyone on the planet, some more severely than others. Laborers have suffered from lack of income, medical professionals have been working practically non-stop to help ... More »
Genshin Impact has received its next massive content update in the form of Version 1.4, which officially launched on March 19. Genshin Impact is a game I have been absolutely loving for the past few months. It launched on Sept. 28, 2020, and I started playing... More »
MISHAWAKA – Bethel University’s Campus calendar for the rest of the semester. Easter Break begins on Thursday, April 1 and ends on Sunday, April 4, meaning students will have four days off for the weekend, as opposed to two. April 9 is the day of the Spring ... More »
MISHAWAKA–One game that has taken up the most of my time with my computer is a little ditty called Apex Legends. It’s a free-to-play battle-royale video game featuring a diverse set of characters. The game is constantly receiving new updates, characters, weapo... More »
The popular Pokémon series has recently been announced to have an incoming installment: a remaster of “Pokémon Diamond” and “Pokémon Pearl.” “Pokémon Diamond” and “Pokémon Pearl” initially released on the Nintendo DS in 2006 and received praise across the boa... More »
MISHAWAKA – The Nintendo Switch port of 2013’s Super Mario 3D World has finally released, along with a story pack titled Bowser’s Fury. I will confess, I did not pay attention to the game the first time it came out. In my defense, I would not have the console... More »
MISHAWAKA – The new Nintendo Direct that aired Feb. 17 listed not only a selection of games coming later this year or early next year, it also announced the next character for Super Smash Brothers. At long, long, LONG last, a Xenoblade Chronicles 2 representa... More »
MISHAWAKA – Bethel University’s Esports team has access to a new practice and competition facility: the recently-constructed Bendix Arena in South Bend’s Century Center. Gaming is a fairly sedentary hobby, so the location is not as important as some of the ot... More »
MISHAWAKA – Bethel University’s Campus Activities hosted an ice-skating event for students at Howard Park on Sunday, Jan. 17. The event started at 9:15 p.m. and will lasted until around 11:15 p.m., with a split in the middle at 10:15 p.m. The event is split i... More »
