Mike Conte
Eagle Staff Writer
Articles by Mike Conte
Video game review: Tribes: Ascend
Grade: B
April 24, 2012
“Free-to-play” shooter offers a breath of fresh air.
Movie Review: Hunger Games
Grade: B+
March 27, 2012
Movie adaptation of novel sensation “The Hunger Games” maintains the thrills of the book.
Video Game: Scientific ‘Syndicate’ gets stylish reboot
Grade: C+
March 6, 2012
Reworked 90s video game shines on multiplayer, comes up short in campaign.
Visually stimulating video game “Esther” lacks plot
Grade: B+
February 28, 2012
“Dear Esther” offers beautiful graphics, little gameplay.
Game review: Battlefield 3
Grade: B
November 8, 2011
Battlefield 3 almost lives up to the hype that it will surpass the “Call of Duty” franchise but doesn’t quite get there.
Video game review: Batman: Arkham City
Grade: A-
October 31, 2011
New Batman video game clears the high bar set by its predecessor.
Movie review: Blackthorn
Grade: C
October 19, 2011
High-aiming sequel fails to do justice to notorious outlaw Butch Cassidy.
Freshman musical theater students display acting, singing talents in student showcase
September 27, 2011
The newest members of the AU Department of Performing Arts made a strong first impression at the New Student Showcase on Sept. 24.
Post-apocalyptic romance blossoms in “Bellflower”
September 13, 2011
Low-budget film “Bellflower” offers home-cooked weaponry and romance, with a dash of quirkiness.
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