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Rebecca Rafferty — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Four local male artists broaden traditional stereotypes of "crafts" by Rebecca Rafferty If the term "craft fair" brings up imagery of all things sweet, delicate, and pretty, with hair clips, jewelry, knittery, and journals, think again. While it may be true that the local-focusing craft markets have been mini-femme fests, lately there has been an increase in male artists mixed in with the gals.…

Video Game Preview: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Wii U/3DS)

Willie Clark — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Capcom’s “Monster Hunter” series is quite the behemoth. A hit series in Japan, but still somewhat under the radar in the West, “Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate” is an updated version of the 2010 Wii game “Monster Hunter Tri.” by Willie Clark Capcom’s “Monster Hunter” series is quite the behemoth. A hit series in Japan, but still somewhat under the radar in the West, “Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate” is an updated version of the 2010 Wii game “Monster Hunter Tri.” I tried getting into it then, but it never really clicked.…

Warren sets tone for her campaign

Christine Carrie Fien — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:30:00 -0400

Lovely Warren officially launched her bid for mayor today. WATCH VIDEO by Christine Carrie Fien Not that this was a campaign in search of a narrative, but if there was any doubt, it was settled this morning by Lovely Warren's choice of settings to launch her mayoral campaign: the Fight Village Apartments on Ward Street in northeast Rochester -- one block, Warren pointed out, from the flashpoint of the city's race riots in the 1960's.It's clear that there are segments of the community who feel left out of the conversation when officials talk about Rochester's economic recovery and revitalization. It's also clear that City Council President Lovely Warren has been planning this bid for some time: there were signs, a banner, literature, and a campaign-style video playing at this morning's press conference.…

Video Game Review: Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon (3DS)

Willie Clark — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0400

"Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon," developed by Next Level Games (the studio behind “Punch-Out!!” for Wii, “Mario Strikers Charged”) is the sequel to 2001’s GameCube launch title, "Luigi's Mansion." Everybody's favorite green-clad plumber reluctantly returns to the spotlight after an evil entity shatters the Dark Moon, which was keeping the peaceful ghosts of Evershade Valley in check. The crazy and kooky Professor E. Gadd calls again for Luigi's aid, equipping him with the Poltergust 5000 (an upgrade from the previous titles’ Poltergust 3000), which allows him to stun, chase, and vacuum up the tricksy ghosts that are terrorizing the valley.

by Willie Clark "Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon," developed by Next Level Games (the studio behind “Punch-Out!!” for Wii, “Mario Strikers Charged”) is the sequel to 2001’s GameCube launch title, "Luigi's Mansion." Everybody's favorite green-clad plumber reluctantly returns to the spotlight after an evil entity shatters the Dark Moon, which was keeping the peaceful ghosts of Evershade Valley in check.…

State officials announce budget deal

Jeremy Moule — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:20:00 -0400

Last night, legislative leaders and Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that they were near an agreement on the 2013-14 budget.

Details were few at the time of their press conference, which is embedded below.…

Video Game Review: Fire Emblem: Awakening

Willie Clark — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:00:00 -0500

Two hundred and twenty six. That’s how many times I started up “Fire Emblem: Awakening” before I beat it. Two hundred and twenty six different times, with an average play time of 10 minutes before I hit the power button and started over again. Across the 40 and a half hour adventure, that’s a lot of resetting. The game now sits at third place (only behind the Mii Plaza and the Notifications menu) among my most frequently opened 3DS titles.

by Willie Clark Two hundred and twenty six. That’s how many times I started up “Fire Emblem: Awakening” before I beat it.…

Video Game Trailer: Injustice: Gods Among Us

Willie Clark — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 04:00:00 -0500

Excited for the upcoming super hero free for all "Injustice: Gods Among Us?" The fighting title, which pits a cast of DC comic book super heroes against each other, including Batman, Green Arrow, Cyborg, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Solomon Grundy, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, The Joker, and more, just release a new trailer revealing none other than Lex Luther. Check it out for yourself below.

by Willie Clark Excited for the upcoming super hero free-for-all "Injustice: Gods Among Us?" The fighting title, which pits a cast of DC comic book super heroes against each other, including Batman, Green Arrow, Cyborg, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Solomon Grundy, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, The Joker, and more, just released a new trailer revealing none other than Lex Luther.…

Video Games: Nintendo shows off a bunch of new Wii U games

Willie Clark — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:00:00 -0500

It looks like Nintendo has listened.

A much more apologetic Satoru Iwata led off today's Nintendo Direct presentation, and in the first chunk of the presentation gave a lot of good news on small, but important fixes to the overall Wii U experience. The Wii U virtual console is coming (with GamePad, Miiverse support), as are two system updated that will fix the load times of the system. Game Boy Advance titles are coming to the service as well, but sadly there was no mention of GameCube games. Miiverse will also be branching out, coming to smartphones sometime in the Spring.

by Willie Clark Updated: 12:10 p.m. with art. It looks like Nintendo has listened.…

Video Game Trailer: Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon Multiplayer

Willie Clark — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 04:00:00 -0500

First it had it. Then it didn't have it. Then it had it again. Whatever the mix up was, it turns out that, yes, in fact, the upcoming Nintendo 3DS title "Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon" does have multiplayer, and it looks pretty cool.

by Willie Clark First it had it. Then it didn't have it.…

"American Idol" 2013, Episode 2: Do you have a girlfriend?

Willie Clark — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:30:00 -0500

Back pinch hitting the good old "American Idol" blog for Eric, who was only pulled away from the line of duty because he had to fight cave trolls to move apartments or something silly like that. I watched the first episode with the master of Idol ceremonies himself, but tonight, the show headed to Chicago, the windy city, for the judges to be blown away(Oh come on Idol, that's the best you can do?).…

Video Games: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Trailer (Wii U)

Willie Clark — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:00:00 -0500

Gotta battle 'em all by Willie Clark Capcom announced today a released date for the awaited return of the Monster Hunter series, "Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate," for the Wii U and the 3DS. The game will hot both systems on March 19, but if you just can't wait to sharpen your sword, you can check out all the pretty monster hunting action in the brand new trailer below.

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VIDEO GAMES: Pokemon X and Y announced

Willie Clark — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0500

Gotta catch them all...in 3D! by Willie Clark Rejoice Pokemon fans! The next mainline entry in the catch-em-all series was announced earlier today through a Pokemon Direct, and marks several (and might I add, important) firsts for the series.…

Video Game Review: Little Inferno

Willie Clark — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:00:00 -0500

“Little Inferno” is a tricky game to review.

Not because I didn’t enjoy it-in fact, the opposite-but because it’s hard to say exactly what the game is. It’s somewhat the antithesis of a sand box game: Normally developers give players the tools to create a world. “Little Inferno” gives you the tools to burn that world down.

by Willie Clark “Little Inferno” is a tricky game to review. Not because I didn’t enjoy it-in fact, the opposite-but because it’s hard to say exactly what the game is. It’s somewhat the antithesis of a sand box game: Normally developers give players the tools to create a world.…

Video Game Trailer: Aliens Colonial Marines

Willie Clark — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 04:00:00 -0500

by Willie Clark Did "Prometheus" get you excited for even more adventure in the "Alien" universe? Well, Sega has released a new trailer for the upcoming game "Aliens: Colonial Marines," showing off story elements for the upcoming shooter.…

Grant to fund independent review of West Main church

Christine Carrie Fien — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500

by Christine Carrie Fien The Landmark Society has awarded a $1,500 grant to the Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood Association to cover the cost of an independent structural analysis of a former West Main Street church. Owner Marvin Maye wants to tear down the church and replace it with a Dollar General.…

Daily Choices: What to do on Wednesday, November 28

Willie Clark — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:00:00 -0500

Cold weather make you want to cozy up with a book? Join the Brownbag Book Discussion “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese. You’re bound to be riveted by the story by Willie Clark and Lillian Dickerson THEATER: Witness the Christmas spirit shine through Tiny Tim’s eyes at Geva Theatre’s rendition of “A Christmas Carol.” 75 Woodbury Blvd. 7 p.m. $25-$42.50. 232-4382.…

From sleigh ride to slay ride

Adam Lubitow — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:00:00 -0500

The weirder, crazier, and goofier side of holiday music by Adam Lubitow There's no surer sign that the holiday season is upon us than the inescapable barrage of popular Christmas music saturating the airwaves. The worst part isn't that most of the songs sound the same (artists often seem afraid to mess with what's already proven successful), but that the end product inevitably feels...safe.…

South Park Season 16, Episode 12

Willie Clark — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:11:00 -0400

It's been quite some time since "South Park" has done a Halloween episode: "Hell on Earth 2006" was the last time the show celebrated the holiday (and caused waves of controversy over a was-it-too-soon-or-not Steve Irwin joke), and it's about time the show returned to some Halloween themed hoodwinks.

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South Park Season 16, Episode 11

Willie Clark — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:18:00 -0400

I’ve never been to Hawaii, so perhaps my falling out with this episode just comes from not being a native and just not understanding.

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BOOK REVIEW: All the Wrong Questions: "Who Could That Be at This Hour?"

Willie Clark — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:00:00 -0400

Lemony Snicket, and his, well, representative, Daniel Handler, is probably my favorite modern author. From the gateway drug into black comedy that was his "Series of Unfortunate Events," to the equally funny-as-it-is-disturbing full on dark comedy onslaught that is "The Basic Eight"... by Willie Clark Lemony Snicket, and his, well, representative, Daniel Handler, is probably my favorite modern author. From the gateway drug into black comedy that was his "Series of Unfortunate Events," to the equally funny-as-it-is disturbing full on dark comedy onslaught that is "The Basic Eight" (and also yeah, where my band currently draws its name from), his ability to wring laughter in the bleakest of situations and capture a variety of narrative voices has always attracted me, and now, almost 6 years to the date of the last book in the series, "The End," Handler returns to Snicket's world with the "All The Wrong Questions" series, starting with the first volume, "Who Could That Be at This Hour?".…

South Park Season 16, Episode 10

Willie Clark — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:39:00 -0400

After two back-to-back strong episodes of "South Park," social commentary was high, but laughs were low this week, even to the point where pulling in Bane from Batman couldn't save the show.

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"South Park" Season 16, Episode 9

Willie Clark — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:33:00 -0400

We all know that Cartman is fat. We've all known it, and it has been one of the longest running jokes in "South Park" history.…

CONCERT REVIEW: The Antlers at Water Street Music Hall

David Yockel, Jr. — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:00:00 -0400

Nick Principe and Peter Silberman, childhood friends and musical collaborators, the former, the force behind Port St. Willow, the latter, the gloomy genius responsible for fellow Brooklyn band, The Antlers, brought their magically mopey brand of 21st century indie rock to the stage at the Club at Water Street Wednesday, September 26. by David Yockel, Jr. Nick Principe and Peter Silberman, childhood friends and musical collaborators, the former, the force behind Port St. Willow, the latter, the gloomy genius responsible for fellow Brooklyn band, The Antlers, brought their magically mopey brand of 21st century indie rock to the stage at the Club at Water Street Wednesday, September 26. Port St. Willow opened with a sophisticated, although sometimes sloppy, set of space rock.…

Rochester Fringe Festival, Day 3: The Great Chernesky and Matt Griffo reviews

Willie Clark — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:30:00 -0400

Kicking off day three of my fringe experience was Auburn native The Great Chernesky at Java's.

by Willie Clark I kicked off day three of my Fringe experience with Auburn native The Great Chernesky at Java's. There was a certain woodsy panache to his whole shtick, and I'd hate to call the music he plays -- no, actually; he gives birth to it -- as country, as the term calls to mind current music that doesn't sound anything like Chernesky.…

iPhone 5 unboxing

Willie Clark — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:11:00 -0400

Can't wait to see what the new iPhone looks like? Want to take a look at it before buying it yourself?…