CHICAGO – The late playwright August Wilson left a gift to the world in the form of his “American Century Cycle,” a series of plays each individually set in a decade of the 20th Century, focusing on the black experience. Chicago’s Goodman Theatre presents Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” now through May 19th, 2024 (click here).
Castlevania
Video Game Review: ‘Castlevania: Lords of Shadow’ Reboots Legendary Franchise
Submitted by BrianTT on October 12, 2010 - 6:54pmCHICAGO – Many beloved franchises of the previous generation have had difficulty making the jump to the Xbox 360 and PS3 and so there was reason for concern when Konami announced the first 3D “Castlevania” title for the Sony Playstation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360. Concern no more.
Video Game Review: Unusual Rhythm of ‘Castlevania: Harmony of Despair’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 4, 2010 - 8:50pm Video Game Rating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – “Castlevania: Harmony of Despair” (or “Castlevania HD” for those who like to be overly clever) is not unlike a remixed version of your favorite CD. The creators have taken already-existing elements including graphics, levels, and characters and increased the beats per minute to ridiculous levels in an attempt to turn something you loved before into something you’ll love again.
