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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

"Among Us provides a way for people to both have fun and socialize with others, helping to combat boredom and isolation."

‘Among Us’ Gains Popularity During COVID-19 Pandemic

Evelyn Zhang, Staff Writer October 27, 2020

The popularity of the game Among Us has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The social deduction game (based on the party game mafia) takes place primarily on a spaceship, where crewmates root out...

According to the American Psychological Association, more than 90% of children from the ages of 2 to 17 play video games. Photo by Shane K. via Wikimedia Commons.

Exploring the Impacts of Video Game Use

Tyler Pohlman and Parker Gill December 15, 2016

Video games have become a staple of childhood and adolescent entertainment. According to the American Psychological Association, more than 90% of children from the ages of 2 to 17 play video games. Freshman...

In the first 30 minutes, the player agrees to go into an underground nuclear shelter, is cryogenically frozen, then almost immediately fights a Deathclaw, pictured here. Image source: http://bethsoft.com.

‘Fallout 4’ Designers Appeal to Mass Audience, Lose Artistry

Alexander Robison, Staff Writer December 7, 2015

Due to the immense amount of content in Bethesda Games’ Fallout 4, 1,000 words may not seem enough for an adequate discussion. However, it is actually difficult for me to write about the game at all,...

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Can Video Games Be Considered Art?

Alexander Robison, Staff Writer August 14, 2015

Since the birth of the medium, many have debated whether video games have the potential to rise to the level of artistic significance. Roger Ebert famously weighed in on it in 2010 in an article titled...

"Papers, Please" was the best game of 2013. 
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Ten Best Games of 2013

Alexander Robison, Staff-Writer February 5, 2014

10. Resogun Resogun is a repetitive, albeit fun title released with the Playstation 4. It bears many similarities to the classic arcade game Space Invaders. In Resogun, just like Space Invaders, the player...

Beachwood Gamers Enjoy Enhanced Graphics and Storytelling with Grand Theft Auto 5

Beachwood Gamers Enjoy Enhanced Graphics and Storytelling with Grand Theft Auto 5

Harsajan Gill, Staff Writer December 5, 2013

Freshman Shai Yulish recently raced on a motorcycle through a desert landscape. When his friend, chasing in a car, took out a gun and shot his tire flat, Yulish began to yell. He eventually calmed down,...

New Game Consoles to be Released in Time for Holiday Shopping

New Game Consoles to be Released in Time for Holiday Shopping

Aden Stern, Staff Writer November 7, 2013

Microsoft and Sony are set to change the world of electronic gaming at some point in November. Both companies are introducing new gaming consoles. Sony plans to release the Playstation 4 (PS4) and Microsoft...

Nintendo 3DS: A Revolution in Mobile Gaming

Nintendo 3DS: A Revolution in Mobile Gaming

Max Bleich, Editor-in-Chief (Online) January 31, 2012

For more than thirty years, Nintendo has ruled the home and handheld console markets, selling hundreds of millions of products to gamers around the world. One of Nintendo’s most significant strengths...

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