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Twitch is a worldwide live streaming platform used for different types of entertainment. People are using it to raise money for charities and organizations as the pandemic has brought on more tragedies and hardships these past 12 months. (Photo via Unsplash)

How content creators are using their platforms for the greater good

Julie Blunt, Staff Writer March 22, 2021

About six months ago, a young teen decided to start streaming and uploading “Minecraft” gaming videos. With his Gen Z humor and a following of only a few people, he thought that was as good as it could...

On Oct. 2, 2020, “Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time” was released on the Playstation 4 and Xbox One. Crash returns in his first original game in 10 years with silly but challenging platforming gameplay for old and new fans of the series to enjoy. (Photo courtesy of Activision)

“It’s about time” Crash Bandicoot came back

Brandon Zamora, Opinion Editor October 7, 2020

It’s been 10 years since a new addition to the Crash Bandicoot series has been released. However, on Oct. 2, 2020, that changed as Activision published the newest entry of the series, “Crash Bandicoot...

Video games are a good way to explore far away lands while staying at home. (Courtesy of Bagogames)

Video games to play while under quarantine

Bram Martinez April 1, 2020

Some people still want social time, but COVID-19 is still a thing, so maybe isolation is a better route. Now that everyone is in quarantine, there are a limited amount of activities that can be done. Most...

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Violence in media doesn’t perpetuate real life violence

Josh Ghiorso December 12, 2019

Violence in the media has been a recent topic of discussion with the October release of the “Joker” movie. The worry was specifically if “Joker” will perpetuate mass shootings at theaters, like...

After a life-changing accident, when he was 17, Nick Rouse found gaming as a way to connect with and encourage other gamers with disabilities. Now, Rouses YouTube channel, Quadnick, has over 11 thousand subscribers. (Photo by Jack Harris)

ARC student finds community in gaming

Jack Harris December 12, 2019

“Without video games I definitely would’ve been a lot worse off. It helped me live another life.” When Nick Rouse was 17 years old he fractured his C1 vertebrae, shattered his C5, and lost movement...

The Entertainment Software Rating Board or ESRB have been misrating games such as “NBA 2K20” that has an all ages rating but have game mechanics such as simulated gambling. (Photo Illustration by Brandon Zamora)

ESRB’s lazy rating system turns a blind eye to simulated gambling

Brandon Zamora October 18, 2019

In 1994, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) was created to help parents decide what video games would be safe for their kids to play. Twenty-five years later, they’ve completely thrown that...

“Kingdom Hearts III” is the first game of the series released for the Xbox One console. (Photo illustration by Thomas Cathey)

“Kingdom Hearts III” brings back the magic

Thomas Cathey March 4, 2019

“Kingdom Hearts” fans have been waiting nearly 14 years for the next main installment of the video game series. The time to rejoice has finally arrived. Amid high expectations, Square Enix released...

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Professors weigh in on the impact of video games

Christian Sutton September 26, 2018

Many college students use video games as an escape from reality. But, sometimes that escape can turn tragic. When David Katz shot and killed two people, wounded 10 others and killed himself at a "Madden...

ARC Student Ash Pal plays  a multiplayer fighting game called Skulls Girls. with his friends. (Photo by Mychael Jones)

Opinion: Videogames are building relationships at ARC

Mychael Jones November 29, 2016

The phrase “teamwork makes the dream work” is commonly used when talking about a group of people working on a specific goal. A video game that has a multi-player aspect is no different than many people...

Students Justin Kinney, left, and Christian Villegas play Super Smash Bros Melee on Gamecube during a club meeting on Friday 25 at ARC.
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Students resurrect the smash on campus

Jordan Schauberger September 29, 2015

The Smash Bros. Club seemed to have had its last meeting with the original leadership group leaving American River College last semester, however, a new group of students decided to resurrect the club...

Violent behavior is no fault of gamers: I play violent games, and I’m no criminal

Violent behavior is no fault of gamers: I play violent games, and I’m no criminal

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson September 26, 2014

Last night, I went on a rampage. I killed several people with my bare hands, and was thoroughly entertained. No, not in real life, but on Xbox live. Gaming does not make people violent. When will...

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