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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

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Pay for Play

Stephanie Zhang and Riya Murthy March 1, 2024

Junior Jessica Zhou clearly recalls seeing her close friend spend nearly $200 on the Zhongli and Staff of Homa banners of the gacha game “Genshin Impact,” using the money to obtain both the in-game...

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A blast from the past: Video games in the 2010s

Sameer Maheshwari May 3, 2023

Grabbing a soda and a bag of chips was the first thing senior Amol Rama would do when he got home from elementary school. He would excitedly turn on his Nintendo Wii and start playing Mario Kart with friends....

Women who play video games become a target for verbal attacks.

The Virtual Glass Ceiling

Melody Cui and Kathryn Foo November 16, 2022
Examining the repercussions of women playing video games
The MVHS community reflects on their experiences with console gaming

The MVHS community reflects on their experiences with console gaming

Crystal Cheng and Shivani Verma December 8, 2021
Exploring how gaming has impacted MVHS community members’ lives
Streaming in the MVHS community

Streaming in the MVHS community

Justin E Kim and Aditya Shukla May 21, 2021
Students and faculty describe their experiences with streaming video games
Two players cooperate in a football video game as an experimental form of therapy.

Game-changing therapy

Brian Xu December 16, 2020
Understanding therapist Monet Goldman’s unique approach to mental health in the video gaming community
The main cover poster for the game Among Us, released on June 15, 2018.

How the smash hit “Among Us” caught on

Aditya Shukla October 21, 2020
Online game allows groups of friends socialize during quarantine
Posters of the video games Battlegrounds, Among Us, and Fall Guys. | Photos from Pc Gamer, Game Breaves,  DevolverDigital

Video games that peaked over summer

Melody Cui September 16, 2020
A review of Battlegrounds, Fall Guys and Among Us
“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” grows in popularity

“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” grows in popularity

Zara Iqbal and Emily Xia May 21, 2020
Discussing the traction Nintendo’s newest game has gained
MV Esports and Gaming Association host first Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament

MV Esports and Gaming Association host first Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament

Ayah Ali-Ahmad October 21, 2019
24 gamers compete in a Super Smash Friday tourney
From coding to gaming

From coding to gaming

Varsha Venkat May 31, 2013
Java students apply programming knowledge to make video games.
Livestream: League of Legends Tournament

Livestream: League of Legends Tournament

Yimeng Han January 16, 2013
Leadership hosts online role-playing video game competition
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