A&E

Get off the couch and enjoy some fun activities in and around Anchorage or virtually from the comforts of home. UAA Virtual and On-Campus Events: Vote...

“The Babadook” was a horror film that was released on Nov. 28, 2014. It was directed and written by Jenniffer Kent. It is not...

Get off the couch and do something fun this week. There are options for events in person and virtually. UAA also has new wellness...

“The Evil Dead” was released in the United States on October 15, 1981. It was directed and written by Sam Raimi. This film is...

Modern Warfare may have raised the bar too high for what is considered a good Call of Duty game. In many ways, Black Ops...

Spooky season has started. Though COVID-19 is keeping us apart, we can still celebrate separately. “Hocus Pocus” is one of the most iconic and...

There is a lot to do in person and virtually this week. Take a look at these events and get off the couch. On-Campus...

Come for the varied combat, stay for the Greek god drama. Developer: Supergiant Games Release date: Sept. 17, 2020 Platforms: PC , Mac and Nintendo Switch Price: $24.99 Supergiant...

Unleash your inner rock star... for a price. Your wallet will wish it only cost your soul. Developer: Harmonix Release date: Oct. 6, 2015 Platforms: PlayStation 4...

Victorian London, Knights of the Round Table and werewolves, The Order: 1886 has it all. Developer: Ready at Dawn Release date: Feb. 20, 2015 Platforms: PlayStation 4 Price:...

Swinging through the skyscrapers of New York as Spider-Man feels as amazing as ever. Developer: Insomniac Games Release date: Sept. 2018 Platforms: PlayStation 4 Price: $39.99 In almost every...

A mass-murdering god with anger issues must now face his greatest challenge yet: become a good father. Developer: Santa Monica Studio Release date: April 20, 2018 Platforms:...

Uncharted 4 is an excellent example of cinematic storytelling in games. While Telltale’s choose your own adventure-style games arguably have more in common with...

Divinity: Original Sin 2 is a massive, sprawling adventure but be prepared to spend a significant chunk of time managing your inventory and doing...

The premiere Nazi-killing simulator returned in 2017 with the continuation of an outlandish resistance story featuring compelling characters. Developer: MachineGames Initial release date: Oct. 27, 2017 Platforms:...

I’ve played about 22 hours of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, which was only enough to scratch the surface of the immense narrative of this game....

For many people, quarantine and the pandemic has sparked the desire to workout and get in shape. Activities like hiking, running and biking can...

Cheats in video games have been around for a while. One of the most notable examples being in the Grand Theft Auto, or GTA...

With all the closures and cancellations, it's easy to think that the virus has ruined things like the arts. However, there are plenty of...

Doom’s success is built on its ability to empower the player by making them feel unstoppable. Perhaps that’s why its 2016 reboot begins and...

If you’re feeling isolated or bored while waiting for the pandemic to subside, don’t forget about music as one of your entertainment options. We’ve...

Graduation is a rite of passage that graduates and their families often look forward to for years. Even though UAA’s spring commencement will look...

Sometimes you just want to drive a suped-up taxicab around the English countryside. Developer: Playground Games Release date: Oct. 2, 2018 Platforms: PC and Xbox One Price:...

Whether classical, rap, country or pop is your musical cup of tea, listening can be a great quarantine activity. Hanging out around the house,...

Continuing from the list of entertainment recommendations from professors, here is what a few more are up to between Zoom meetings and grading. Tara Lampert Adjunct...

Disco Elysium contains a world and story with more depth than the Mariana Trench. It also has more replayability. Developer: ZA/UM Release date: Oct. 15, 2019 Platforms:...

Have you ever wanted to learn something new or pick up a fun hobby but just couldn’t find the time? Quarantine has cleared our...

Students aren’t the only ones struggling to stave off boredom during this ‘hunker down’ period. I emailed a few UAA professors to ask what...

Zombies, lickers and Tyrant — only two are killable, the other is a nightmare that shakes me to my very core. Developer: Capcom Release date: Jan....

If you're looking to boost your mood with an entertaining activity while hunkering down, music is a good option. Music can have powerful psychological...