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Though the number of exclusively local or couch multiplayer games has dwindled in recent years, fans of these sorts of games believe the experience remains unique and cannot be replicated through online multiplayer. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Is There Still Room for Couch Multiplayer?

Technology may be taking over, but there’s still room on the couch to salvage the multiplayer gaming experience.
Ethan Zack, Contributing Writer October 29, 2018
Technology may be taking over, but there’s still room on the couch to salvage the multiplayer gaming experience.
The logo for DC Universe: DC Entertainment's new streaming service. (via facebook.com)

Move Over Netflix, DC Has a New Comic Book-Crazed Streaming Service

Ethan Zack, Contributing Writer October 26, 2018
DC Entertainment's new streaming service, DC Universe, shows promise, but offers an incomplete library and won't appeal to the average consumer.
John Travolta and Uma Thurman in a scene from "Pulp Fiction," which boasts one of the most iconic soundtracks in cinema history. (via facebook.com)

Staff Recs: Best Movie Soundtracks and Scores

The release of "Mid90s" has reminded audiences of the importance of a great soundtrack. Check out WSN's top picks for best movie soundtracks and scores.
Nadia Murad, Yazidi refugee and activist, subject of documentary "On Her Shoulders." (Courtesy of Oscilloscope Laboratories)

ISIS Survivor Bears the Struggle of the Yazidi People ‘On Her Shoulders’

Fareid El Gafy, Contributing Writer October 26, 2018
Director Alexandria Bombach's documentary "On Her Shoulders" tells the story of Nadia Murad, a survivor of sexual slavery at the hands of ISIS who seeks justice for the Yazidi people.
Mom + Pop musician Courtney Barnett on stage at Brooklyn Steel. (Photo by Penina Warren)

Mom + Pop Celebrates 10 Years With Brooklyn Steel Showcase

Penina Warren, Contributing Writer October 26, 2018
Notable New York City-based indie label Mom + Pop celebrated its 10th anniversary at Brooklyn Steel with electrifying performances by artists like Courtney Barnett, Sleigh Bells and Sunflower Bean.
An image promoting the Halloween Game Expo. (Courtesy of Playcrafting NYC)

A Starving Artist’s Guide to Halloweekend: Oct. 26 to Oct. 31

Face it, you’re too old for trick-or-treating. Try out one of our spooky recs.
Ali Zimmerman and Alex Cullina, Deputy Arts Editor and Books & Theatre Editor October 25, 2018

Halloweekend is upon us, which means come Friday the city streets will be flooded with ghosts and witches, vampires and superheroes, and for the third year in a row, a bunch of...

A scene from the production of Peter the Starcatcher. (Courtesy of NYU Steinhardt Educational Theater Program)

Steinhardt Opens Magical Peter Pan Prequel

Liv Rocklin, Contributing Writer October 25, 2018
Steinhardt's developmentally diverse production of "Peter and the Starcatcher" uses accessibility to portray the magic of theater.
The Grateful Dead performing on stage in Golden Gate Park in 1967. (via dead.net)

Rock Has Slowed Its Roll: How Rock Music Lost Its Edge

Sophie Lee, Contributing Writer October 25, 2018
50 years ago, rock music was at its zenith. In 2018, the genre's power has subsided as hip-hop and EDM take over. What happened to make rock 'n' roll lose its edge?
Glenn Close and Grace Van Patten in a scene from "Mother of the Maid." (Courtesy of The Public Theater)

Three Tall Women Serving Age-Old Lessons

Matt Markowski, Contributing Writer October 25, 2018
Elaine May, Glenn Close and Stockard Channing prove that age is just a number as all three return to the stage and deliver exceptional performances.
Promotional photo for Tisch New Theater's "Next to Normal." (Courtesy of Tisch New Theater)

Student Cast of ‘Next to Normal’ Juggles Music and Mental Illness

Julia Fields, Contributing Writer October 25, 2018
Tisch New Theater's production of "Next to Normal" delivers a beautiful and heartbreaking performance rooted in themes of loss, mental illness and family.
Jakob Cedergren in a still from "The Guilty."

‘The Guilty’ Are Not Who They Seem to Be

Emma Li, Contributing Writer October 24, 2018

Cinema thrives on its appeal to the sense of sight. With all of modern technology available at hand, filmmakers often produce visual thrill rides brimming with CGI and superimposed...

Lily Allen performing at Terminal 5 last Saturday.

Britain’s Bad Girl Lily Allen Takes on Terminal 5

Penina Warren, Contributing Writer October 24, 2018

Lily Allen — the fearless voice of a generation of women who have no issue being just as raunchy as the boys — is all grown up. Though Britain’s beloved bad girl and...