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The Digital World with Ryan Simon: The Precarious State of the Traditional Game Industry

As we engage a new Electronic Gaming Expo (E3), the largest video game exhibition in the world, there are many doubts floating around amongst game developers and gaming fans alike. Can the game industry...

The Digital World with Ryan Simon: The Importance of Story in Gaming

I’m a sucker for a good story. No matter if it’s a movie, TV show, or video game, an enthralling story will keep me hooked long after the initial awe of the special effects...
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The Digital World with Ryan Simon: The iPhone 5 is Apple’s Least Interesting Phone

Last week saw the release of Apple’s annual revision of their incredibly successful iPhone smartphone. If there is one word that captures the essence of the new iPhone 5, it’s “boring.” Now, before people...

The Digital World with Ryan Simon: Windows 8: A Monopoly in the Making

Microsoft’s policies for the newest version of their Windows operating system (OS), Windows 8, is a disconcerting sign of what is to come with future computer hardware. In order to sell ARM-based computers with...

The Digital World with Ryan Simon: Hackers Infiltrate College Servers, Who’s Next?

In recent years, public hacking attacks have grown exponentially. Due to an increase in security breaches, improving online security is becoming increasingly important for businesses, and now colleges have a lot more to worry...

The Digital World with Ryan Simon: The Significance of Native American Heritage in “Assassin’s...

With the recent announcement of Ubisoft’s “Assassin’s Creed III,” the fifth entry into the tremendously successful game series, there was a surprise revelation: Connor, the main protagonist, is part Native American. A preview of...

The Digital World with Ryan Simon: Seeing the Future with Project Glass

Today’s smartphones do a pretty good job keeping people organized and socially connected, but there may be a better and more intuitive way to accomplish these tasks. Imagine a world where technology and your...

Microsoft Surface Pro review

When I first heard about Microsoft’s newest Surface tablets, I remember thinking “Good idea, but just a little too late.” The Surface RT, which Microsoft released last October, is a straight competitor with the...

The Digital World with Ryan Simon: Pre-E3 2012: Nintendo’s Recovery Plan

This year’s E3 presentation from Nintendo, which is scheduled for June 5, will be the company’s most important yet. For the first time in 30 years Nintendo has posted a net loss. In their...

The Digital World with Ryan Simon: Pre-E3 2012: Sony & Microsoft

This year’s E3 places Sony and Microsoft—the two “hardcore” gaming behemoths—in an awkward position. Both companies have acknowledged that they will not be announcing any next-generation game consoles at their respective press conferences on...