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‘Operation Absolute Zero’ adds good and bad to ‘Black Ops’

December 22, 2018
In our last podcast, we tackle the debate around books that are turned into movies. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Podcast Video: Arts in Review – When books become movies

December 19, 2018
Carlos Pioroda and Kendrick Short experiencing VR gaming Night in the basement of the BMU. Photo credit: Daelin Wofford

ASP gives students a glimpse into the future

December 10, 2018
What a wonderful family. image from imdb.com

‘F is for Family’ is good, unclean fun

December 9, 2018
Alexios overlooks a naval battle. Image from imdb.com

‘Odyssey’ is a near-perfect ‘Assassin’s Creed’

December 4, 2018

Podcast: “Red Dead Redemption 2” delivers top-quality gaming, uneven story

December 4, 2018
Creed and Drago face off in the ring. image from imdb.com

‘Creed II’ tells an electrifying story of family and perseverance

December 2, 2018
Was it worth it, Todd? image from imdb.com

‘Fallout 76’ is an atom bomb of disappointment

November 30, 2018
Dracula's castle in all its menace and glory. image from IMDB.

‘Castlevania’ reigns as Netflix’s new king

November 8, 2018
Student Yajaira Martin helped make an ofrenda on campus. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Spirits were high in Chico for Dia de los Muertos

November 5, 2018
Pop music has become dominated by the electronic and dance music genres. Photo by Getty Images.

Podcast: Why is modern pop music so stale?

November 4, 2018
The Van Der Linde gang riding together with Dutch and Arthur leading the charge. Image from amazon.com

‘Red Dead II’ presents a world you’ll never want to leave

November 1, 2018
More of a manor than a house, but you get the idea. Image from IMDB.

‘The Haunting of Hill House’ has a good foundation, but shaky execution

October 31, 2018
We had to see it for ourselves. Happy Halloween! Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Country Pumpkins offers one of the largest corn mazes near Chico for Halloween

October 30, 2018
The monstrous necromorphs are about to kill. Image from steam.com

Five must-play horror games for Halloween

October 30, 2018
Rowdy Ronda Rousey continues to captivate and brings new fans to the WWE. Image from Getty Images, photo by Sylvain Lefevre.

Podcast: The WWE is fun and progressive

October 29, 2018
A still from the music video by Yeah Yeah Yeahs performing Heads Will Roll. Image from Polydor Ltd.

Playlist: Beyond ‘Monster Mash,’ our favorite Halloween picks for the season

October 29, 2018
The game

Podcast: What makes our favorite horror video games work

October 28, 2018
I'm sure he's just there to trim the hedges or something. Image from imdb.

‘Halloween’ is back but not better than ever

October 23, 2018

Podcast: We can’t wait for the return of “Red Dead Redemption”

October 22, 2018
The challenges brought by the

Playlist: 11 video game soundtracks that transcend the medium

October 22, 2018
A firefight in a cabin, why not? Image courtesy of Activision

‘Black Ops’ revitalizes ‘Call of Duty’ once again

October 16, 2018
The head of Theia Interactive talking about the company. Photo credit: Keelie Lewis

Theia Interactive develops on the cutting edge of technology

October 15, 2018
The song by Queen

Playlist: 10 Best Songs used in Action Movies

October 15, 2018
The two leading comic book creators, DC and Marvel, have created some of the most beloved characters in popular culture. Images from Wikipedia.

Arts in Review Podcast: Superhero movies continue evolving from comic book roots

October 14, 2018
He's seen some things. An alternate cover for the comic book,

‘Ve’nam’ is a bloody, gory but good read

October 11, 2018
The main character looks on at what lies ahead. Image from Ubisoft. Photo credit: Ulises Duenas

‘Odyssey’ is different, yet satisfying new take on ‘Assassin’s Creed’

October 9, 2018
The anime films of Hayao Miyazaki are beloved around the world, for good reason. Image from IMDB.

Arts in Review Podcast: Classic Miyazaki anime films influence wider audiences

October 8, 2018
Sam, Nicole Martinez, Shannon Hanson, and Marissa Winslow create storyboards for their animation. Photo credit: Tara Killoran

Animation Jam competition is a 24-hour test of skill and endurance

October 8, 2018
Chihiro and the spirit No-Face make a journey in

Miyazaki film showings bring awareness of anime to Chico

October 7, 2018
The

Arts in Review Podcast: Fans of “Assassin’s Creed” series prepare for release of “Odyssey”

October 1, 2018
Lewis (Owen Vacarro, center) with his uncle, Jonathan (Jack Black, right) and the neighbor witch, Florence (Cate Blanchett, left) in

‘The House with a Clock in Its Walls’ surprises in a good way

October 1, 2018
Lemon Shark has almost a dozen sauce options and Adia Munoz is more than happy to offer her favorite recommendations. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

LemonShark Poké: The new kid on Main Street

September 28, 2018
Is he looking at the script?

‘The Big Bang Theory’ embraces nothingness

September 27, 2018
Owen and Annie in the testing chamber. Photo credit: imdb.com

‘Maniac’ a weird ride that takes too long

September 24, 2018
The cover art for

‘Batman: Damned’ has a promising yet aimless start

September 23, 2018
He's gonna shoot something.

‘The Predator’ gets it all wrong

September 18, 2018
The Tangled Shore in all its glory. Photo credit: Ulises Duenas

‘Forsaken’ makes ‘Destiny 2’ the game it should be

September 17, 2018
Bojack gives a eulogy at another character's funeral. Image courtesy of Netflix.

‘Bojack Horseman’ stands at top of Netflix pile

September 17, 2018
Netflix Originals has a wide variety of releases planned for this year. Image courtesy of Netflix.

Podcast: Netflix originals offer lots of content with varying quality

September 15, 2018
A scene from the new animated film from Netflix,

‘Next Gen’: The newest animated movie you’ve already seen

September 13, 2018
The hero at the gates of Heliodor. Photo credit: Ulises Duenas

‘Dragon Quest XI’ brings series to modern age

September 10, 2018
The cast of

Podcast: ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ continues to deliver in its 13th season

September 8, 2018
She must be looking at something funny. I wish I was too. Photo from imdb.com

‘The Happytime Murders’ assumes everything is funnier with puppets

September 4, 2018
Apollo Snow entertains the crowd while onstage at the Chico Women's club on Friday Photo credit: Keelie Lewis

Local artists light up Chico’s hip-hop scene

September 4, 2018
Elfo (left) Bean (middle) and Luci (right) prepare for combat. Image courtesy of IMDB.

‘Disenchantment’ can’t enchant its viewers

August 27, 2018
You'd figure a fight with a giant Worm God would be hard to mess up.

‘Destiny 2: Warmind’ almost gives players what they want

May 14, 2018
Knights of the Old Republic has the best writing of any Star Wars game. Image from steam.com

Five ‘Star Wars’ games that still hold up

May 8, 2018
Kratos stands in front of dead Giant that was killed by Thor. Photo credit: Ulises Duenas

‘God of War’ lives up to the hype and more

May 2, 2018
Kratos and Atreus follow a witch who lives under a giant tortoise. Photo credit: Ulises Duenas

‘God of War’s’ first few hours are amazing

April 24, 2018
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