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Play roulette and win: chances of winning a roulette online

Chances of winning a rouletteAmong the different online casino games played across the globe, the one that enjoys increasing...

Campus Circle Staff

Gaming Games & Gadgets

Quick thoughts on OtterBox’s five Xbox gaming products

Otterbox is known for its smartphone cases. They’re tough and durable like armor wrapped around an expensive and delicate...

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Gaming Special Features

‘Pokemon Go’ running can help you stay fit in the new year

“Pokemon Go” is secretly a fitness app. If you look beyond the cuteness of Pikachu and the simple battle mechanics,...

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Gaming Special Features

The 10 best games of 2020: In a pandemic year, play was a critical storytelling medium

So much of mass entertainment was delayed, derailed, postponed or flat-out canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but games kept...

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Gaming Special Features

Two games standout among Apple’s App Store Best of 2020 winners

It’s awards season for the video game industry, and one of the first announcements out of the gate comes from Apple, which...

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Gaming Special Features

Five games that show what PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X can do

The next-gen consoles fit snugly in the entertainment center. They have a quiet hum when turned on. The controllers have that...

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Gaming Special Features

PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X: How to decide which one is right for you

After an almost eight-year run, the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One eras are coming to an end. Taking their place with new releases...

Todd Martens - Los Angeles Times (TNS)

Gaming Reviews

NHL 21 is the hockey video game you need right now

There is no NHL hockey season going on right now, and at the moment, with college football and the NFL heating up,...

Ebenezer Samuel - NY Daily News (TNS)

Gaming Special Features

Do we need a COVID-19 video game? How about 51 games? I think we might

Surrounded, concerned and frustrated by our current pandemic, I certainly didn't want COVID-19 to enter my game-playing time....

Todd Martens - Los Angeles Times (TNS)

Gaming Reviews

Discover the joy of a game that transports you into the mythologies of ancient India

I played an hour of “Raji: An Ancient Epic” before I stopped and restarted. While it’s not uncommon for players...

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Gaming Special Features

Making ‘Fall Guys,’ 2020’s surprise hit game: How one of its zaniest levels was designed

“Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout” is the best sort of video game chaos.Its style is as inviting and as brightly lavish...

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Gaming Reviews

Turtle Beach upgrades Stealth 600 and 700 with eye to next-gen consoles

A new generation of consoles brings an opportunity to take a fresh look at peripherals, and Turtle Beach is doing that with the...

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Gaming Previews

‘Population: One’ could be ‘Fortnite’ for virtual reality fans

Previewing games during a pandemic has been a surreal pursuit. It’s a strange approximation of normal as journalists jump...

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Gaming Previews

In ‘Watch Dogs: Legion,’ it’s the people that gives the game its character

A city isn’t just defined by its buildings or the landmarks around it. A big part of what makes a locale distinct is its...

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Gaming Previews

‘Due Process’ adds procedurally generated maps to keep tactical shooter fresh

“Due Process” looks like a retro game but the gameplay behind it is advanced. On the surface, the simplistic graphics...

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Gaming Reviews

Inventiveness and humor given royal treatment in ‘Paper Mario: The Origami King’

Mario comes in all different shapes and sizes. Originally known as Jumpman, he battled Donkey Kong to rescue a woman named Pauline....

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Gaming Game On

How to maximize 3 additional hours of Pokemon Go Fest 2020 during makeup day

Just when you thought you were done with Pokemon Go Fest 2020, Niantic springs one last surprise. Because of technical issues...

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Gaming Reviews

What worked and what didn’t at Pokemon Go Fest 2020

My neck feels like burnt toast. My body is sore and I limp around the house, but strangely, I feel great. That’s the sign...

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Gaming Reviews

‘Crossy Road Castle’ distills essence of ‘Mario’ games into pure fun

Hipster Whale knows how to refresh a classic formula. The team’s best-known work is “Crossy Road,” a new spin...

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Gaming Reviews

‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ is about sharing and annoying your loved ones

My wife and I don’t play many games together, but when we do, a grudging rivalry develops. She becomes the Goku to my Vegeta...

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Gaming News

Video game industry rocked by outpouring of sexual misconduct allegations

Dozens of women took to social media over the past few days to outline explosive allegations against prominent men in the world...

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Gaming Previews

PlayStation 5 reveal: Top 5 intriguing games for the upcoming console

Although E3 has been canceled, it’s not stopping video game makers from unleashing big announcements. Sony led the way...

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Gaming Previews

‘Watch Dogs: Legion’ surprisingly has a bit of ‘Pokemon’ in it

At first blush, I hated the concept of “Watch Dogs: Legion.” Everything about an open-world hacking game where players...

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Gaming Previews

Preview: ‘Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’ shows violent and merry sides to Viking life

When Ubisoft revealed “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla,” the publisher presented two visions of Vikings. One showed...

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Gaming Reviews

‘Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics’ brings diversity of fun to family game night

If there’s one consistent message in the year 2020, it’s this: People should stay inside. The coronavirus has left...

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Gaming Reviews

‘The Last of Us Part II’ details physics of human relationships

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Newton’s third law describes bodies in motion, but it can also be applied...

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Gaming Previews

‘Ghost of Tsushima’ details, new ‘Paper Mario’ and Evo Online

Mark July 17 on your calendars because it’s going to be busy. It will feel a little like Christmas in the summer with two...

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Gaming Reviews

‘Streets of Rage 4' does justice to cult beat-’em-up series

A childhood hatred of Sega kept me away from “Streets of Rage.” It’s a franchise that I know vaguely but never...

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Gaming Reviews

‘Resident Evil 3’ remake shows the entry still needs work

The test of a remake is how well it can improve on the source material. It has to bring a different interpretation while staying...

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Gaming Special Features

Amid coronavirus fears, here are 5 simple, social games that can restore your faith in humanity

There are many ways to communicate, and arguably one of the oldest is play. Before “Fortnite,” “Minecraft,”...

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