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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Gameplay cinematic from "Hell Let Loose." "Hell Let Loose" is a first person shooter released in July 2021 from game studio Black Matter.

[Photo] ‘Hell Let Loose’ is the hardcore Battlefield clone people need right now

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • December 8, 2022
Screenshot from the sci-fi game "Doom 3" of the main character shooting an enemy. The action, horror game is the third installment a part of the Doom franchise.

[Photo] ‘Doom 3’ features classic action, horror aesthetic 

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • January 31, 2022
An image of one of the playable characters from "Crossing Souls" fights off zombies. This video game allows the player to fight and solve puzzles in its retro world.

[Photo] ‘Crossing Souls’ fuses ‘80s nostalgia, childhood summer adventures

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • January 24, 2022
A screenshot of the game "The Stanley Parable" is shown above.

[Photo] ‘The Stanley Parable’ is a subliminal masterpiece

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • December 13, 2021
A screenshot of the game, "Guardians of the Galaxy" is shown above. The Marvel film has been adapted into a stunning video game available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC.

[Photo] ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ features stunning video game adaption

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • December 6, 2021
Screenshot from "Yazuka 5 Remastered" of one of the characters smashing someone down with a weapon. The game includes a variety of features and modes for different types of gameplay.

[Photo] ‘Yakuza 5’ features diverse gameplay modes, features

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • November 22, 2021
A screenshot from the video game "Red Matter” by Vertical Robot is shown above. This VR game is one of three that deserve more recognition.

[Photo] Check out these three must-play virtual reality games

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • November 15, 2021
A screenshot of one of the maps from the first-person adventure video "Mirror's Edge". This 2000s parkour based game has a simple and futuristic style.

[Photo] ‘Mirror’s Edge’ features parkour-themed landscapes, minimalist style

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • November 8, 2021
A screenshot from the video game "Outer Wilds" is shown above. Multiple non-horror games have been chosen as the best for late-night vibes.

[Photo] These non-horror games embody late-night vibes

By Aidan Finn, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2021
A screen shot from the video game Half-Life: Alyx is shown above. The game recently underwent a virtual reality transition.

[Photo] ‘Half Life’ undergoes virtual reality revival

By Aidan Finn, Contributing Writer • October 18, 2021
A screenshot from the game “What Remains of Edith Finch” is shown above. The video game was released on Jan. 5, 2019.

[Photo] ‘The Eternal Castle’ invokes imaginary nostalgia

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • May 1, 2021
The game "Superliminal" is a mind-bending game with many puzzles to solve. The game was released on Nov. 5, 2020.

[Photo] ‘Superliminal’ blends puzzle-solving, rouge artificial intelligence plotline

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • September 27, 2021
A character from "Psychonauts" runs down a walkway. The game was released April 19, 2005.

[Photo] ‘Psychonauts’ gets jiggy with it

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • September 13, 2021
A screenshot from the video game "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City" is shown above. The game released on October 27, 2002.

[Photo] ‘Grand Theft Auto: Vice City’ adds Miami spin to classic game

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • August 14, 2021
A view from a players perspective while playing "Halo: Reach". The game was released Dec. 3, 2019.

[Photo] Halo mini-games provide fun in-game pastimes

By Aidan Finn, staff writer • July 10, 2021
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[Photo] ‘Outer Wilds’ features cosmic horror-filled race against clock

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • July 3, 2021
A screenshot from the video game "Daymare: 1998" is shown above. The game was released on Sept. 17, 2019.

[Photo] ‘Daymare: 1998’ spawns from ‘Resident Evil 2’ fan project

By Aidan Finn, staff writer • June 5, 2021
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[Photo] ‘Call of the Sea’ offers classic adventure vibes, alternative Lovecraftian approach

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • May 22, 2021
Gameplay from the video game "RUINER" is shown above. The game was released on Sept. 26, 2017.

[Photo] ‘Ruiner’ packs stylistic punch in color palette, cyberpunk aesthetic

By Aidan Finn, staff writer • May 14, 2021
A screenshot of the video game "Hyper Light Drifter" is shown above. The game was released on Mar. 31, 2016.

[Photo] ‘Hyper Light Drifter’ creator reflects five years after release

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • April 22, 2021
A screenshot of the game "Phoenix Point" is shown above. Buzz spoke with Julian Gollop, the game's designer, about what drove his design ideas.

[Photo] Q&A: Julian Gollop of ‘Phoenix Point’ gives gameplay advice

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • April 16, 2021
A screenshot of the video game “Genesis Noir” is pictured above. The game was released March 26.

[Photo] Q&A: Jazz meets existential crisis in Genesis Noir

By Aidan Finn, staff writer • April 14, 2021