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Only two episodes left in ‘The Walking Dead’

Nathan Mendelowitz
March 19, 2013

With the meeting we all wanted finally behind us, “The Walking Dead” opened with a scene many who love the comics will remember. The infamous torture chamber used by the Governor has made its appearance...

‘The Walking Dead’ brings the Governor and Rick together

Nathan Mendelowitz
March 11, 2013

After weeks of anticipation, “The Walking Dead” finally delivers what we have all wanted: A confrontation between Rick and the Governor. Meeting in an abandoned farm, the two leaders meet not to exchange...

Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), Carl Grimes (Chandler Riggs) and Michonne (Danai Gurira) - The Walking Dead - Season 3, Episode 12

A fun one and done episode

Nathan Mendelowitz
March 4, 2013

After a slow and somewhat boring episode last week, “The Walking Dead” did a better job keeping viewers engaged this week. A plan has been made to organize an attack on Woodbury in retaliation to the...

Carol (Melissa Suzanne McBride), Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), Maggie Greene (Lauren Cohan), Beth Greene (Emily Kinney), Carl Grimes (Chandler Riggs) and Glenn (Steven Yeun) 

The momentum ends in ‘The Walking Dead’

Nathan Mendelowitz
February 25, 2013

On a night when the Oscars ruled the television airwaves, “The Walking Dead” faltered to pull away the audience and have a good episode. After the assault by the Governor in last episode, Rick and...

The Governor (David Morrissey) - The Walking Dead - Season 3, Episode 10

‘The Walking Dead’ continues with another great episode

Nathan Mendelowitz
February 18, 2013

In a change of pace, “The Walking Dead’ opened with a somber and slow start that still managed to have an impact like a high-octane opening. With Rick on watch, he continues to suffer from visions...

‘The Walking Dead’ returns

Nathan Mendelowitz
February 12, 2013

After a two month break, the mid-season premiere of “The Walking Dead” opened with an action packed sequence leading to a great start for the rest of the season. The last episode ended on a cliffhanger...

Handheld system throwdown

Handheld system throwdown

Nathan Mendelowitz
February 6, 2013

When it comes to handheld gaming, Nintendo is considered the king because of multiple successes with the GameBoy, GameBoy Advance and the Nintendo DS. Many companies have tried to dethrone Nintendo-like...

GAME THEORY: Sports games can be enjoyed by all

Nathan Mendelowitz
January 30, 2013

Whenever you hear people talk about sports games, it’s common to think of games about pro sports and jocks playing them. The former is correct, but the latter - not so much. Sports games are enjoyed...

Spring television previews

Spring television previews

Nathan Mendelowitz
January 30, 2013

The Walking Dead AMC - Sundays at 10 p.m. On Feb, 10, “The Walking Dead” returns to finish the second half of its third season and it should be an exhilarating finish. The end of the first half saw...

Perfect episode to lead in to a break

Nathan Mendelowitz
December 3, 2012

In a show that has been finding redemption after a previous lackluster season, “The Walking Dead” continued its brilliance with a mid-season finale that did not disappoint. The episode begins with...

Glenn shows his strength

Nathan Mendelowitz
November 27, 2012

In what seems to be customary now, “The Walking Dead” opened with another heart-pounding scene with Glenn being brutally interrogated by Merle. Merle has no mercy with Glenn, delivering blow after...

Rick has lost his mind

Nathan Mendelowitz
November 12, 2012

After last week’s drama-filled episode, this week’s “The Walking Dead” took a different path with more storytelling and plot development. Focusing more on what’s been happening in Woodbury, viewers...

The Governor’s arrival

Nathan Mendelowitz
October 28, 2012

In an epic scene taken right out of the comics, “The Walking Dead” begins with a helicopter crash. After last episode’s focus on the ruthless-turn main character Rick has taken, viewers get to see...

‘The Walking Dead’ continues the excitement

Nathan Mendelowitz
October 21, 2012

The heart-pounding excitement continues in the opening scene of “The Walking Dead” with a high-stress moment where a leg is amputated with dozens of hungry zombies ready to pounce on the fresh meat....

Great scary videogames

Nathan Mendelowitz
October 2, 2012

Scary video games have been around since the original Doom brought us all to hell and back. The horror genre is still an evolving one with games using different tactics to scare gamers. Whether it’s...

Sergio Pecanha color illustration of Sony Playstation vs Nintendo Wii, set up as paddles in a game of Pong.

Wii U just an update

Nathan Mendelowitz
September 18, 2012

Sergio Pecanha color illustration of Sony Playstation vs Nintendo Wii, set up as paddles in a game of Pong.

‘Breaking Bad’ cooks up an enjoyable mid-season finale

Nathan Mendelowitz
September 2, 2012

The mid-season finale of “Breaking Bad” is upon us and it has come too soon. It’s the final season as well and creator Vince Gilligan has done a masterful job cooking up a heart pounding finale....

GameFly revitalizes game rentals and helps innovate game availability

Nathan Mendelowitz
August 28, 2012

Renting games has been a big part of the gaming industry since being able to rent Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo games at Blockbuster and Hollywood Video beginning in 1987.However, in recent years with...

Budget games that are worth playing

Nathan Mendelowitz
August 28, 2012

With the abundance of video games out in the gaming world now, it’s hard to find a great game for thegreat price.Thankfully, some are not as hard to find and provide a great experience at a low price.Red...

Professor collapses in library classroom

Professor collapses in library classroom

Nathan Mendelowitz
August 28, 2012

Around 11:30 p.m. today, an unnamed professor collapsed inside classroom 127 in the lower library today. EMTs were called in on a medical emergency to help the professor after he collapsed in his classroom...

No summer releases mean video game tournaments

No summer releases mean video game tournaments

Nathan Mendelowitz
May 31, 2012

Summer is the time of the year when most gamers are finally done with school and have time to play plenty of video games. So it makes sense game developers would keep its best games ready to come out during...

GAME THEORY: GameStop fails with expertise

Nathan Mendelowitz
May 1, 2012

With video games becoming a more widely accepted medium for entertainment, it is clear gamers need a place to go to for information and buying games. GameStop has become the biggest store solely dedicated...

GAME THEORY: Locked content a deceptive tactic

Nathan Mendelowitz
April 25, 2012

With the ability to extend a game through downloadable content, developers have made it worthwhile to play for the long run. However, developers are beginning to lock content on the disc and require players...

GAME THEORY: EA should have a heart for gamers on a budget

Nathan Mendelowitz
April 14, 2012

Paying for online play has become a norm for gamers. With millions of subscribers to Xbox Live and PlayStation Network; it’s clear gamers are willing to pay for the services. However, video game company...

GAME THEORY: Midnight releases worth the sleep deprivation

GAME THEORY: Midnight releases worth the sleep deprivation

Nathan Mendelowitz
April 5, 2012

Video games are one of the largest mediums of entertainment. Getting closer and closer to surpassing the movie industry, video games are making names for themselves. People make a buzz about the high-profile...

GAME THEORY: Comic book fans hold high standards for video games

Nathan Mendelowitz
April 3, 2012

It’s easy to think extravagant heroes found in comic books would transition to video games nicely. Both allow people to think beyond the text with endless possibilities. Comics create an exciting world...

GAME THEORY: Developers need to be more creative with ports

Nathan Mendelowitz
March 27, 2012

Being able to download classic games and arcade favorites on consoles has been a breath of fresh air. It allows gamers to relive the old days and see how video games have changed over time. Developers...

GAME THEORY: Street Fighter X Tekken

Nathan Mendelowitz
March 20, 2012

The allure of "Street Fighter X Tekken" is that it pits fighters from the “Street Fighter” franchise against fighters from the “Tekken” franchise, both of which have been on opposite ends of the...

Wii U a promising prospect for online gamers

Nathan Mendelowitz
March 8, 2012

The upcoming console from Nintendo has garnered a good deal of attention. With speculation of powerful graphics and an innovative controller, the Wii U has already achieved cult status. With what I’ve...

Comcast should revive original G4 broadcasting

Nathan Mendelowitz
March 1, 2012

G4 began as a channel dedicated to all things video game related. Unfortunately, since being consolidated in 2006, G4 has abandoned video game coverage for a mixed bag of shows.  Launching in 2002, G4...

Movies based on video game plots often lack accuracy and disappoint fans of the game.

Movies made from video games waste potential

Nathan Mendelowitz
February 29, 2012

It’s easy to think video games and movies would mix well. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case with movies based on video games. Every movie with a plot and theme based on a video game has been...

Motion tech has potential to include serious gamers

Nathan Mendelowitz
February 16, 2012

Motion technology is relatively new. Starting with the Nintendo Wii in 2006, it ushered in a new way to play games and made Nintendo stand out as an innovator. Gamers are now able to interact with...

Addicting gameplay provides promising future for mobile games

Addicting gameplay provides promising future for mobile games

Nathan Mendelowitz
February 15, 2012

Handheld gaming has been around since the GameBoy was introduced in the 1989. It ushered in a way to play videogames on the go, something to do while bored away from home.However, with smartphones getting...

Debunking myths about proper gaming setups

Nathan Mendelowitz
February 9, 2012

Everyone has his or her own way of playing video games. Whether a person likes to sit in solitude and immerse his or herself in the game, or – like me – get animated at every good and bad thing that...

Xbox 360 problems an issue

Nathan Mendelowitz
February 7, 2012

The Xbox 360 has faced technical problems since it’s been on the market. From the “Red Ring of Death” to simple game freezes, its had a rough life-span. Unfortunately, a new problem has developed,...

2012 video game releases have big time potential

Nathan Mendelowitz
February 2, 2012

The year 2011 was known in the gaming world as the year of the sequels. All the big games that came out were sequels of established franchises like "Gears of War," "Call of Duty" and "Batman." In 2012,...

Nintendo falls behind creative curve for video games

Nathan Mendelowitz
February 1, 2012

Revitalizing an industry that was less than a year from failing in the late 1980s, Nintendo ushered in a new age leading to great advances in video games.   Then, Nintendo unveiled another groundbreaking...

Downloadable content too pricey for gamers

Nathan Mendelowitz
January 25, 2012

Downloadable content has been a breath of fresh air for gamers since the first major addition came to “Halo 2” on the Xbox. Adding new maps to play and extending the value of the game was a great...

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