Nerd's Eye View
2013
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Getting behind the lens of student filmmaker Scott Kulicke
Author: Jeremy Childs Scott Kulicke arrived at Occidental with plans to study creative writing; a few short years later, he's already stepping into the film industry...
2014
Hype and reality do not match up
Author: Will Westwater "Destiny" was one of the most highly anticipated games of all time—so hyped that consumers were willing to buy the game before any...
Arts & Entertainment
Metal Gear: More than a summer fling
Author: Will Westwater This summer I fell in love.There is a whole lot to love about the weird but thrilling “Metal Gear” games, and the Sept....
2013
‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ haunted by predictability
Author: Will Westwater Another year, another "Call of Duty." Publisher Activision has churned out this franchise at the end of every year since 2005, including...
Arts & Entertainment
‘Halo: TMCC’ dismays fans with bugs
Author: Will Westwater I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed. "Halo: The Master Chief Collection (TMCC)" was one of the games I anticipated most this holiday season,...
2014
New games brighten grim landscape
Author: Will Westwater The last home console generation was the first to be in HD and the new technology allowed for more realistic designs. This renovation...
Arts & Entertainment
Podcast finds humor in adulthood
Author: Will Westwater Out of all the media I consume, the most consistently enjoyable production has to be "The Comedy Button" podcast. Unscripted, hilarious, and definitely...
2014
Same gaming conference, new results
Author: Will Westwater Every year the Game Developers' Conference (GDC) gets more exciting, and this year was no exception. Last week in San Francisco, GDC revealed...
Arts & Entertainment
The social nature of gaming
Author: Will Westwater This winter break, video games allowed me to spend time with friends from all over the world. Gaming is inherently social; through multi-player...
2013
“The Last of Us” redefines gaming
Author: Will Westwater This summer I started playing "The Last of Us." It is possibly the best game I have played...ever. Developer Naughty Dog, famous for...
Arts & Entertainment
Facebook pumps big bucks into Oculus venture
Author: Will Westwater Facebook announced on March 25 that they are acquiring Oculus Virtual Reality Inc. in the second quarter of the fiscal year. The partnership...
Arts & Entertainment
Indie titles revive social gaming experience
Author: Will Westwater There is nothing more satisfying than face-to-face smack talk. The rise of online gaming has made it easier than ever to play games...
