Month: March 2014

Publications

This Title Isn’t Bragging | “Perfect” Review (Pretty Little Liars, #3)

By: Cynthia Ayala’ 16 / Emertainment Monthly Staff Writer Perfect is the third installment in the Pretty Little Liars series by Sara Shepard.  Published on August 21, 2007 by HarperTeen, it’s a unique blend of genres, coupling the classic coming-of-age motif with mystery, thriller and suspense, allowing young adult readers to expand their tastes. The blend builds a story about four estranged friends in their … Continue reading This Title Isn’t Bragging | “Perfect” Review (Pretty Little Liars, #3)

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Entertainment & News

Daft Punk and Jay Z Team for “Computerized”: Listen | News | Pitchfork

By Carrie Battan and Amy Phillips “Computerized”, a previously unreleased collaboration between Jay Z and Daft Punk, has surfaced. We can confirm that it is, in fact, real. Although no information is available about when it was recorded or if it will see release, “Computerized” seems to have been made before the Samsung-sponsored days of Magna Carta Holy Grail: “Start ma[…] Read more here: http://m.pitchfork.com/news/54296-daft-punk-and-jay-z-team-for-computerized-listen/ Continue reading Daft Punk and Jay Z Team for “Computerized”: Listen | News | Pitchfork

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Book Reviews

Something wicked this way comes | Cyn’s Book Review of Witches of East End (The Beauchamp Family, #1)

By: Cynthia A. By: Melissa de la Crux Published: June 21, 2011 Publisher: Disney-Hyperion Series: The Beauchamp Family Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, (Young) Adult The three Beauchamp women–Joanna and her daughters Freya and Ingrid–live in North Hampton, out on the tip of Long Island. Their beautiful, mist-shrouded town seems almost stuck in time, and all three women lead seemingly quiet, uneventful existences. But they … Continue reading Something wicked this way comes | Cyn’s Book Review of Witches of East End (The Beauchamp Family, #1)

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Secrets, Secrets Hurt Someone | “Pretty Little Liars” Review (Pretty Little Liars #1) | Emertainment Monthly

By: Cynthia Ayala ’16 / Emertainment Monthly Staff Writer This book is a strong launch for a suspenseful series. The moment readers pick it up they’ll be enraptured by the prologue that has breathed life into a bestselling series. Pretty Little Liars, published October 1, 2006 by Harper Collins begins with five girls in 7th grade at an annual sleepover.  When they get into a … Continue reading Secrets, Secrets Hurt Someone | “Pretty Little Liars” Review (Pretty Little Liars #1) | Emertainment Monthly

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Entertainment & News

Anne Rice Announces Return To The Vampire World In PRINCE LESTAT « Nerdist

By Eric Diaz Stand back, all you other bloodsuckers, the Vampire Lestat is back. Before Twilight, before True Blood, before The Vampire Diaries or Underworld or even Buffy the Vampire Slayer, author Anne Rice changed the way we think about vampires with her legendary series of novels collectively known as The Vampire Chronicles, starting in 1976 with the publication of Interview with the Vampire all … Continue reading Anne Rice Announces Return To The Vampire World In PRINCE LESTAT « Nerdist

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Video Game News

Ouya games coming to other devices, starting with Mad Catz’s M.O.J.O. – GameSpot

By Emanuel Maiberg Ouya and Mad Catz have announced an agreement to bring Ouya to M.O.J.O., Mad Catz’s own microconsole. The price of the M.O.J.O. is also being reduced from $250 to $200. Earlier this week, Ouya announced its Ouya Everywhere initiative, which aims to bring Ouya to set-top boxes, sm[…] Read more here: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ouya-games-coming-to-other-devices-starting-with-mad-catz-s-m-o-j-o/1100-6418189/ Continue reading Ouya games coming to other devices, starting with Mad Catz’s M.O.J.O. – GameSpot

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Nintendo’s Plan to Quietly Kill the Wii U – GameSpot

By Tom Mc Shea The Wii U is performing dismally at retail. It’s the depressing reality in which we live, and one that has caused us to think up ways to improve the console’s fate. What if Nintendo no longer bundled it with the expensive GamePad? Or partnered with outside studios willing to create exclusive games for the Wii U? Then maybe the system wouldn’t … Continue reading Nintendo’s Plan to Quietly Kill the Wii U – GameSpot

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Everything you need to know before playing Dark Souls 2 – GameSpot

By Martin Gaston Dark Souls II launches next week, and From Software’s follow-up to surprise hit Dark Souls looks set to be just as intricate as untangling a set of earphones that have been sitting in your pocket for a week. Even more daunting: If you’re a player familiar with Dark Souls, well, you can pretty much say goodbye to all the tricks you (may … Continue reading Everything you need to know before playing Dark Souls 2 – GameSpot

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Defining “Evil” | “Half Bad” Review (Half Life Trilogy, #1) | Emertainment Monthly

By: Cynthia Ayala ’16 / Emertainment Monthly Staff Writer This is a riveting breakthrough novel by Sally Green, published March 4 2014 by Viking Juvenile, Half Bad, the first book in the Half Life series, will captivate readers interested in the fantasy genre.  The novel follows the character Nathan, setting up the plot, the character, and the situation he’s in.  After that, it goes through … Continue reading Defining “Evil” | “Half Bad” Review (Half Life Trilogy, #1) | Emertainment Monthly

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