Spider Man video games are among the most beloved for their unique ability to seamlessly blend gripping storytelling with exhilarating gameplay. Video game columnist Kit Kumar CM ’26 dives into the beloved IP and how the narrative evolves beyond the silver screen.
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Kit’s Controller Corner: Fighting the man who sold the world — Metal Gear Solid and the military-industrial complex
Video games are often accused of desensitizing violence. Video game columnist Kit Kumar CM ‘26 takes a look at “Metal Gear” and how the game criticizes senseless violence and the military industrial complex.
Kit’s Controller Corner: Bridget — The fight for positive trans representation from cis creators
Trans representation in the media is scant as it is. Columnist Kit Kumar PO ’25 reflects on trans representation in the video game industry, particularly by cisgender creatives.
Kit’s Controller Corner: Climbing the mountain — Celeste and the difficulty in gender identity realization
Trans representation in media has been less than perfect. Video game columnist Kit Kumar believes Celeste enables players to truly connect to the transgender experience.
Kit’s Controller Corner: FromSoftware is challenging video game elitism
Video game columnist Kit Kumar CMC ’26 shares their thoughts on FromSoftware’s Armored Core series and their notorious legacy of being exceptionally difficult to crack.
Gamers, rise up: ‘Hypnospace Outlaw’ is the 90s internet nostalgia you didn’t know you needed
There’s much to like about the “Hypnospace Outlaw,” including the 90s nostalgia, the well-written characters and the situational humor.
Beyond the male gaze: A woman’s perspective on flawed female characters
Despite increased awareness of the female demographic, video games still lack female characters who are portrayed as flawed human beings.
‘Florence’ delivers an emotional story that subverts mobile game conventions
Playing video games is an expensive hobby. Not only do you have to drop a couple of hundred bucks for a console, you also have to spend $50 to $60 more each time you want a new game. Playing mobile games, however, is another story. More often than not, smartphone
‘Mortal Kombat’: Gory, unadulterated Americana at its finest
The “Mortal Kombat” games are, first and foremost, incredibly violent. Their trademark “Fatalities” are gory waterworks of blood spewing out of every body part imaginable. Thanks to modern animation technology, watching these “Fatalities” in “Mortal Kombat X” for the first time left me closing my eyes, unable to shake the