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Reality Check


Halo 5 is a step above its predecessors, but still falls short

@DaltynMartyn Ever since 343 Industries took over the Halo franchise back in 2009, fans have been reasonably skeptical on whether or not the beloved franchise was placed in the right hands.  The lackluster story and multiplayer saw the community of Halo 4 diminish within months of release, and Halo: The Master Chief Collection was simply an unplayable mess at launch.





'Evolve' trailer shows new monster

2K and Turtle Rock Studios have released a new trailer showcasing the latest monster addition to Evolve. The trailer shows the new monster, named Gorgon, during gameplay from the hunter’s perspective.


Nintendo and DeNA’s first mobile game 'Miitomo' delayed until 2016

Nintendo announced at an investor’s meeting on Wednesday October 28 that Miitomo, Nintendo’s first smartphone project with DeNA, will be delayed until 2016. IGN reported that in a translation by The Wall Street Journal from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima, Miitomo is going to be “free-to-play, with attractive add-ons that people can pay for.” Other smartphone games will be “pay-to-download.” IGN also reported that Nintendo added in a statement after the presentation that Miitomo is: “a free-to-start communication application that helps friends share fun personal facts and interests.


CHECKPOINT: Sonic Sucks?

SEGA admits that Sonic has been subpar, Fallout's creation kit is coming, and we wish you all a Happy Halloween! Hosts: Dalton Martin & Julia Parobek Camera: Aidan Kearney Teleprompter: Spencer Smith Editing: Michael Robb Graphics: Meghan Duffy, Sam Noble, Lauren Lucas Music: Lex Bravary Producer: Andi Tolentino



'Outlast' sequel announced

A haunting, burning cross, seared into the darkness. A strange announcer proclaiming the eerie, disturbing righteousness of the word of God.


Dead Secret brings a new level of horror

A new horror game brings dread and mystery to another reality--virtual reality, that is. Dead Secret, created by Robot Invader, is a first-person game coming to PS3 and PS4 in January 2016 and PlayStation VR later. The game focuses on a reclusive man found dead in his study.


Gravity Rush 2 coming to North America

Sony PlayStation has just announced that Gravity Rush 2 is coming to North America as a sequel to Gravity Rush. This will be unique to the PlayStation PlayStore.   Gravity Rush 2 turns heads (and gravity) at Paris Games Week.


Detroit: Become Human is Quantic Dream's PS4 debut

Quantic Dream has revealed its next video game in an announcement trailer. Detroit: Become Human will be the developer's debut on the PlayStation 4.     The idea of Kara's character came out of Beyond Two Soul's tech demo, another game Quantic Dream released for the PlayStation 3 back in 2013.


League of Legends World Championship viewing party

Will you be in the Ball State University area on Halloween? Are you a fan of League of Legends and interested in watching the World Championship on a big screen with other people while getting to participate in giveaways at the same time?