Nerd's Eye View
Arts & Entertainment
Where is Wonder Woman? A Call for Female Superhero Representation
With a string of new smash-hit blockbuster superhero films coming out every summer, it’s easy to forget that not all action-packed, special effects-filled movies...
Culture
Attack of the red and black onesies
I’m not sure why it is, but people sure love their goofy ultra-violent psychopaths in red and black onesies. Ok, this statement needs a...
Arts & Entertainment
Supergirl soars onto the small screen
It’s a bird, it's a plane, it's … not Superman. Sorry if I disappointed you. But it is his cousin Kara Zor-El, more commonly...
Culture
DisneyBounding brings Disney magic to the everyday
There's something about Disney that I’ve never been able to outgrow. Maybe it's the singing inanimate objects, maybe it's the magical lands or maybe...
Arts & Entertainment
Modern cartoons tackle complex, mature themes
I’m an adult who likes cartoons. From this statement, one might imagine someone eating cereal and milk in front of the television on Saturday...
Arts & Entertainment
Metal Gear: More than a summer fling
This summer I fell in love.There is a whole lot to love about the weird but thrilling “Metal Gear” games, and the Sept. 1...
Arts & Entertainment
Games on the go: the best of the 3DS
These last few weeks have been crushing for the gamer side of me. I have been in rehearsals for hours and haven't had the...
Arts & Entertainment
Predictions for the E3 conference
Both the Game Developers Conference and the Penny Arcade Expo wrapped up weeks ago, leaving gamers with little recent news. During the current break...
Culture
Like a vacation, DLC content enhances gaming experience
If my life was a video game—and sometimes I think it really is—different vacations would be the add-on packs to my main game. In...
Arts & Entertainment
'Settlers of Catan' strengthens bonds then and now
My high school classmates' senior years did not go as planned. Call it dumb luck or terrible mistakes, but many of my closest friends...
Arts & Entertainment
“Resident Evil 4” a timeless classic
Economics majors would agree that the true price of something is what you are willing to give up for it. Gamers know the value...
Arts & Entertainment
Indie titles revive social gaming experience
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 with...
