Vincent Acovino
Stories
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The Evolutionary History Of Penguins Is Far From Black And White
New research suggests that penguins' ancestors originated not in frozen Antarctica but, instead, off the coasts of Australia and New Zealand, adapting to new climes over 22 million years.
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'The Last Of Us Part II' Presents An Accessible Apocalypse
The Last of Us, released in 2013, was praised for its rich story and environment. The legacy of its sequel, out now, may be how many gamers are able to play it thanks to enhanced accessibility.
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How 'Streets Of Rage 4' Reimagined Gaming's Most Iconic Rave
The Streets of Rage video game franchise was known for its cutting edge, club-inspired soundtrack. Composer Olivier Deriviere set out to recapture that magic in Streets of Rage 4.
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Alumni In China Lead Effort To Procure PPE For Medical Workers In New York
Spurred by the concerns of members in China, Columbia University's medical school alumni association raised more than $1 million to buy desperately needed masks and other gear.
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Iconic Gaming Franchise Returns With 'Half-Life: Alyx'
After a long hiatus, the iconic Half-Life video game franchise is back. Half-Life: Alyx came out last week, and hopes to re-shape the virtual reality industry.
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Meet 'Wattam,' The Newest Absurd Video Game Playground From Keita Takahashi
From the designer of Katamari Damacy and other cult favorites comes a new work — one just as eccentric and earnest as his past games.
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MoviePass Shuts Down
The movie ticket subscription service startup was popular with subscribers. It may have ultimately failed as a business, but some say it succeeded in disrupting the movie theater business model.