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The Shield

University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

The Shield

University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

The Shield

“Silent Hill 2 (2024),” released Oct. 8, is a survival horror game developed by Bloober Team and published by Konami Digital Entertainment. It is a remake of the 2001 game by the same name, which is widely considered one of the greatest video games ever made. (Photo courtesy of Konami Digital Entertainment)

‘Silent Hill 2 (2024)’ is an enduring love letter to one of the greatest games ever made

Ian Young, Editor in Chief November 6, 2024

When discussing video games that set a benchmark for the medium, “Silent Hill 2 (2001)” comes up frequently. With its iconic setting, horrifying monsters and dark storytelling, “Silent Hill 2”...

"Dark Souls" is an action, role-playing game set in a dark fantasy setting. The legacy of this iconic video game lies within its difficulty, level design and interwoven storytelling. (Photo courtesy of FromSoftware)

The complex legacy of “Dark Souls”

Ian Young, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

If there is one game that should be considered one of the most influential games of all time, it would be “Dark Souls.” Released in 2011, “Dark Souls” is a fantasy action role-playing game developed...

“Uncharted” has trouble finding its footing

“Uncharted” has trouble finding its footing

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer March 2, 2022

“Uncharted” is the newest film adapted from a video game franchise. The game series of the same name is well known for its inclusion of cinematic set pieces inspired by series like “Indiana Jones”...

Jacob "Jake" Gwaltney was a friend, brother and freshman at the university, He was gentle, kind and funny.

The university mourns death of freshman

Shelby Clark, Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2021

The university community is mourning the death of a student.  Jacob “Jake” Gwaltney, freshman undecided major, passed away on Sept. 9, 2021, at his home.  Gwaltney, 21, of Newburgh, Indiana,...

‘Let’s Play’ showcases Youtube culture, diversity

Darrian Breedlove, Opinion Editor September 24, 2018

YouTube culture, memes and themes of social anxiety meet diversity and relationships of different variety in the webcomic “Let’s Play” written and illustrated by Mongie. Available on WebToon,...

“GTA V”

Roberto Campos September 25, 2013
New Grand Theft Auto game increases the violence, and it's cool factor.
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