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Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Batman media is overdone, unnecessary

Batman media is overdone, unnecessary

Aashka Nagarkar February 15, 2026

Every time I walk into a comic book store, my eyes are assaulted by a litany of issues featuring a depressed, brooding billionaire. Every time I look for a superhero video game, I’m met with a variety...

Music has evolved from just a background feature into a core aspect of the gaming experience.

Music sets the tone for great games

Henry Hu November 19, 2025

As I play "Far Cry 5," ghostly, tense music fills the air as I carefully sneak around, waiting to attack an enemy camp. Suddenly, tense music fills the air as I’m spotted, and I rush around, taking out...

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

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

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

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...

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