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The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Games often excel in either their gameplay or their story, and both often have a similar weight on how entertaining a game is.

Secret recipes for stellar games

By Parth Dhaulakhandi June 2, 2024

A game needs a story, strong characters and a clear message — or at least that is what I thought before I played “Brawl Stars.” I was surprised to find myself enjoying it tremendously, slowly realizing...

Although it will not happen immediately, the most recent advancements in AI will slowly seep into the gaming industry.

New achievement: Generative AI

By Parth Dhaulakhandi June 2, 2024

When I play a game, it is easy to ignore the subtle tactics it uses to enhance my experience. Ten years ago, this enhancement may have come in the form of regular app updates or new quests. However, games...

Due to the violent nature of “Mortal Kombat 1,” I feel uncertain about playing.

Lore not worth the gore

By Parth Dhaulakhandi October 7, 2023

“Fatality, Liu Kang wins.”  By the time I hear this, I do not care who won. Gore and violence have already ruined an otherwise perfect gameplay experience. “Mortal Kombat 1,” the newest...

Board games or video games?

By Parth Dhaulakhandi and Patrick Hao April 21, 2023

  Top Games by Parth Dhaulakhandi[/infographic]

A MEDIOCRE WATCH: “Uncharted” fails to deliver a fresh take.

‘Uncharted’: an adventurous take on the video game

By Esmeralda Villalobos Soriano March 9, 2022

The film “Uncharted” is an adaptation of the popular video game series and was released on Feb. 18. It follows the characters Nathan Drake and Victor “Sully” Sullivan as they travel around the...

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