Author: Victor Rhodes

Entertainment, Video Games

Celebrating 20 years of Pokemon

Victor Rhodes

Relive Nintendo’s popular role-playing videogame classic franchise in digital form. It has been 20 years since “Pokemon” was first released in Japan, originally known as “Pocket Monster Red and Green” on Feb. 27, 1996. Global localization soon followed two years later. In “Pokemon,” a nameless young boy ventures into the woods before being stopped by Professor Oak, who explains about wild creatures living there and takes you to his lab. Once inside, the player is given a choice between three Pokemon: Charmander (Fire), Squirtle (Water) and Bulbasaur (Grass). Squirtle (left), Bulbasaur, and Charmander are the three Pokemon each player starts…

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The hottest and newest shows arrive this fall

Victor Rhodes

New and exciting shows coming from different networks are set to air this fall. Last year’s lineup was panned by many critics as mediocre at best. This year, fortunately, shows much more promise. Here are five that you won’t want to miss. Contributed photo/ABC Studios “THE MUPPETS” Everyone’s favorite puppets return to the small screen. “The Muppets” follows Kermit and his friends running a late show hosted by Miss Piggy. ABC’s latest take on Jim Henson’s popular characters is geared toward adults and not young children. Muppet fans will enjoy the dark yet funny tone not seen in previous incarnations.…

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‘Splatoon’ splashes on to Wii U consoles and delivers fun

Victor Rhodes

 “Splatoon” is a third-person perspective shooter developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development. The younger developers inside Nintendo created the prototype. In “Splatoon,” players control a humanoid squid character known as an Inkling. Inklings can shift between their normal and squid forms. Each player must ink enough turf within a time limit to claim victory. There are four weapons with different usages and strategies. For example, paint rollers can easily spread ink while Splattershot is a balanced and easily used weapon. “Splatoon” players begin in Inkopolis, the main hub where everyone gathers before doing multiplayer matches or campaign missions. It…