Video Games
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Bungled 'Overwatch 2' launch demonstrates problem of online-only entertainmentOct 04, 2022 11:00 pm - Tuesday's launch - er, attempted launch - of "Overwatch 2" is destined to become the crux of every argument against entertainment products that only exist online. Blizza...
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Widescreen: 'Stray,' aka the cat game, is a soothing, delightful diversionJul 28, 2022 6:00 am - Thousands of video games are just a few button pushes away, but truly fresh experiences are hard to come by. Last week's release of "Stray" changed that. Developed by a ...
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Glen Ellyn gaming store to host Magic The Gathering Tournament July 29Jul 18, 2022 11:00 pm - Dungeon Cat Gaming in Glen Ellyn invites you to join them for a spellbinding night of fun and excitement playing Magic the Gathering on Friday, July 29, from 6:30 p.m. s...
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Widescreen tidbits: Carlin's best on HBO Max, PlayStation's new game library, a bold new 'Trek'May 18, 2022 11:00 pm - PlayStation 5 library Sony this week announced "a selection of content" that will be available for download by PlayStation Plus subscribers who upgrade to one of the new...
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Santa's Village asks East Dundee to help with $3.5 million expansion planApr 19, 2022 1:00 am - Santa's Village is hoping East Dundee trustees will deliver financial aid to make expansion plans at the amusement park a reality. The park closed at the end of the summ...
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Widescreen: 'Death on the Nile' floats home already, and 'The Batman' isn't far behindMar 24, 2022 6:00 am - Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox — now 20th Century Studios — hasn't been kind to the films left over from the previous regime. Example: Ridley Scott's excellent...
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Widescreen: Special Oscar screenings in Downers Grove; 'West Side Story' shines at homeMar 10, 2022 5:00 am - The After Hours Film Society is back at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, and presenting three Oscar nominees over the next three Mondays. On March ...
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Widescreen: If you've been bored with 'Boba Fett,' this week's episode is the one to watchJan 27, 2022 5:00 am - Much of the excitement of 2020's second season of “The Mandalorian” - the huge phenomenon featuring tiny green Grogu - was owed to its guest stars from other branches of...
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3 reasons why Microsoft buying Activision is a big deal (besides the dollar amount)Jan 19, 2022 10:00 pm - Microsoft on Tuesday announced the largest acquisition in the history of the video game industry, a $68.7 billion, all-cash deal for Activision Blizzard. If regulators a...
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Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion
Jan 18, 2022 12:00 am - Microsoft is buying the gaming company Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, gaining access to blockbuster games like "Call of Duty" and "Candy Crush." The all-cash dea...