Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. For the past 10 years or so, Marvel Studios has been a juggernaut in theaters. It has cemented itself into the cultural zeitgeist with its characters becoming staples of modern cinema. But after "Avengers: Endgame," the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Video Game Adaptations Will Succeed Marvel in Cinema
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Personal Development and Friendship: How Video Games Better People
The year is 1983, and due to an oversaturation of low-quality products and the rise of the PC, the video game market has crashed. The crash lasted until 1985, when Nintendo released the Nintendo Entertainment System along with R.O.B the Robot and Super Mario Bros, according to History Computer. Marketed as a toy and requiring a “Seal of Quality,” Nintendo revived … [Read more...] about Personal Development and Friendship: How Video Games Better People
Opinion: ‘Scott Pilgrim’ Is Best Transmedia Franchise
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Being able to create multiple variations of the same story and having each one positively acclaimed by audiences is a craft that takes loads of time, patience and talent.Transmedia storytelling is the ability to tell a single … [Read more...] about Opinion: ‘Scott Pilgrim’ Is Best Transmedia Franchise
Understanding the World of NFTs
What do music, drawings, digital art and video games all have in common? All of them could be turned into “NFTs” or non-fungible tokens. The acronym “NFT” is a term that has gained traction and popularity over the past few years, especially across social media platforms like X — formerly Twitter — where you could purchase an NFT to set as your profile photo on the app. With … [Read more...] about Understanding the World of NFTs
Gaming Increases in Popularity During the Pandemic
The Pepperdine "Super Smash Brothers Ultimate" team participates in Mainstage, a competitive tournament, in November 2021. The team saw an increase in interest and participation during and after the semesters students were engaged in remote learning. Photo courtesy of @PeppEsports Instagram The world’s first gaming console, the Magnavox Odyssey, debuted in 1972 and launched … [Read more...] about Gaming Increases in Popularity During the Pandemic
