Minecraft- Be there or be square! Written by Aaron Bressler |  
Released on PC and Mac Minecraft is an interesting game in that it has sold more than 3 million copies despite being incomplete. Minecraft is still in the beta stage and yet it is one of the most popular games available, and for good reason. Minecraft has the building blocks of an absolutely amazing game with only its lack of polish to hold it back.
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Losing my dignity to Dead Space 2Written by Aaron Bressler Staff Writer |
The horror genre of video games contains some of the best games and some of the worst games ever made. Just like in film, a good horror experience is a difficult and fragile balance of various components. Dead Space 2 is not a perfect horror experience, but it comes fairly close.
A girlfriend's guide for gifting gamesWritten by Lakeisha Story Staff Writer |
Sometimes gamer guys’ girlfriends have a hard time finding Valentine’s Day gifts that their guys want. Instead of buying gamers something worthwhile, the poor guys end up with a heart-striped tie and a sentimental card. Well girls, here is a guide to finding the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your gamer guy.
Fourth Friday: A local cultural experienceWritten by Emily Kennedy-Staff Writer |
As twinkling lights line Hay Street, the music of a saxophone can be heard, and with so much art around, the chill in the night air is barely noticeable. It was “Fourth Friday” and local artists were flocking to historic downtown Fayetteville to be a part of the action. The arts council held the first “Fourth Friday” of the year on January 28th and the 11th annual Cumberland County High School Juried Art Exhibition was held at the Arts Council amongst the street vendors and performers who attended “Fourth Friday.”
Gaming 2010: The good, the bad, and the 'was this really worth my time?'Written by Aaron Bressler-Staff Writer |
Videogames were a hot topic for gamers in 2010. With so many newly released games, it was impossible to play them all. Overall, the these are the top video games of 2010. This guide is a reference so that potential players know which ones they shouldn’t have missed, and which ones are best left for the nOObs.
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Last Sacrafice: Vampire Academy series ends while making no sacrifices to storyline or actionWritten by Emily Kennedy-Staff Writer |
As a reader, I'm always looking for new books to read. I hit gold back in 2007 when I discovered Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead. Last Sacrifice is the sixth and final book of the Vampire Academy series. Despite the series’ end, there will be a spin-off called Bloodlines. The final book reminds readers of previous events, but does not go into the amount of detail one would need to fully understand the plot if one were to read the last book on its own. Last Sacrifice can be compared with the Harry Potter series in that sense.
The Monarch Playlist of 2009-2010
One thing is clear about Methodist University students regarding music: Monarchs have very eclectic tastes. After a survey of 50 random students about who their favorite musical artist and album was this school year, the list of artists ranged from “Wicked the Musical” to “Rebirth” by Lil Wayne. Although the music choices were very diverse amongst the students, three artists and albums were voted most popular by students. “Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King” by the alternative rock group, Dave Matthews Band, was a favorite among many rock-loving students. Jason Aldean’s “Wide Open” was most widely liked by students who enjoyed country music, while Ludacris’ new album “Battle of the Sexes” was a favorite hip-hop album amongst students who favored this genre of music. Dave Matthews Band “Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King”
Different is the best word to describe “Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King” by Dave Matthews Band. This is the 7th studio album release by the group. This album blends rock music with a funky, New Orleans style blues feel. Every song on the album releases a positive energy into the air, which just makes listeners want to move. The band plays with such passion, and it is clearly expressed through every lyric on the album. Despite the new feel and sound, some people miss the older, more classic sound of the band. “They really left what they used to be and became a chick band,” said James Barr, a junior computer information technology major. “[Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King] is not as good as previous albums. The band’s sound is definitely much different than it has been on past albums. Dave Matthews Band has become more commercial, but they keep some individuality amongst other groups that sell-out for popularity and money. Songs like “Alligator Pie,” “Grux,” and “Why I Am” have a southern country feel that adds an extra dimension to the album, but further removes them from their previous style. The band’s sound is consistent through the album. The New Orleans jazz style present on the album gives the album an extra bit of rhythm and grit. |
A Shout Out to the Gamers
Students at Methodist University have a wide variety of interests, ranging from sports to politics to making crafts, but one of the most participated in activity is playing video games. There are a wide range of video games including real time strategy (RTS), turn based RPG, fighting, sports, action adventure, and the most popular of all, shooting games. So, this is a shout out to you, mister RTS player, who is glued to his computer screen for hours on end playing game after game of Warcraft, Starcraft, and Empire Earth. The largest amount of RTS players can be found right outside the Student Media office, taking up couch space and competing against each other day after day. Keep it up and know that one day Starcraft 2 will finally be released.
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