BOSTON (AP) — In some ways, they’re like typical college athletes. They’re on varsity teams. They train for hours between classes. Some get hefty scholarships. But instead of playing sports, they’re playing video games. On college campuses, varsity gaming teams with all the trappings of sports teams are becoming increasingly common as schools tap into … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The composer for “Game of Thrones” is swapping the sword-filled realm of Westeros for the alien-plagued world of Sera. Emmy- and Grammy-nominated Ramin Djawadi has crafted the score for “Gears of War 4,” the forthcoming fifth installment in the intergalactic shooter series for Xbox One and PC. The prolific film and … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For some video games, what’s old is new again. Following last year’s re-release of “Halo 2,” ”The Last of Us” and “Grand Theft Auto V,” several other titles — and one hand-held device — are receiving similar resurrections in 2015. A look at recent revivals: — “Grim Fandango Remastered”: The … Continue reading
Spartan Echo 