arts & entertainment October 22,2009 page 10 www.theduquesneduke.com f weekend Gamers galore events Homewood Cemetery Among Thieves steals five stars Walking Tours 11 a.m., Oct. 24 The Homewood Cemetery Historical Fund is featuring two different walking tours. of course, the situation quickly In the first game, many of the it will be the only one available. The cemetery is located on Senator Wil- gunfights took place in a single Despite this, the wall climbing and changes, and ihe gang goes on a liam Wilkins' 1878 estate and is the play with very little verticality. Un- gapjumping are pretty fun. This is much more grandiose adventure. resting place of several members of the None of the characters seem charted 2, however, has gunfights also where I have my complaints: Heinz and Mellon family. The first tour, to just be along for the ride, and that play out over several levels. sometimes Drake just goes off and everyone has an actual reason to Players hang from walls, billboards does whatever he feels, despite the "Taking it With fou", includes these no- be included in the narrative. The and even slide down surfaces as player's button presses, and cheap table Pittsburghers, and the second tour, characters are fleshed out well they battle it out with their foes. deaths ensue. "Angels and Obelisks", concentrates on enough for the ten-hour experi- The game is packed with memo- After the single-player game more common people and the design of ence, and watching them interact rable moments. is over, there is a massive multi- the cemetery. Tours require reservations is always delightful. The enemies are smart. They player suite for players to check and cost $5 a person, benefiting the The many different environ- will suppress you, try to flank you, out that includes adversarial death Homewood Cemetery Historical Fund. For ments complement the story. A and if you are not careful, take you match, capture the flag and sce- more information, call (412) 421 -1822. Turkish museum, steamy jun- down. There are also a variety of narios based co-op modes. It has gles and snow-capped moun- enemy types that challenge the many options and helps to warrant Pittsburgh's Town Tavern tains are just a sample of the player to adapt quickly. the $60 price tag. Oct. 24 Uncharted 2 hands-down offers DANIEL HILL places the game travels to. Stealth is also an option. In some Want to go to a roaming costume party gamers the best experience this the duquesne duke But these various environ- areas, enemies can be taken out that stops at 22 bars in Pittsburgh and by sneaking up behind them and year. From the incredible story and ments would be nothing without features $500 in prizes? If you are 21 or pulling stealth attacks. Though the game play to the incredible visuals good graphics to back them up, older, join the party at the Town Tavern for mechanics work well, players can and multiplayer options, there is Take a second to imagine and—oh boy—do they back them a night of fun. Tickets are $7 if you bring up. In fact, the graphics make this also opt to just rain bullets and no better way for PS3 owners to what a summer blockbuster two cans of food to benefit the Greater game the best looking console still be successful. spend their cash this year. looks like. Loveable charac- Pittsburgh Community food bank, and $10 ters, exotic and mysterious loca- game ever released. The anima- In addition to gunfights, a good tion is smooth and natural; char- amount of puzzles are scattered without cans, for more information, contact tions and high-flying action prob- Katie @ lindypromo.com. ably come to mind. Now bring that acters and environments ooze de- throughout the game. While none tail and texture, and the colors are of them will push mental capac- • ••it* to real life; well, almost. The World at Our Door Naughty Dog Software has vibrant. The game truly is a sight ity to the jrink, they are all fun to Through Jan. 1 done just that with Uncharted 2: to behold. solve and feel organic thanks to the Among Thieves (the sequel to the Thankfully, it plays as well as clever implementation of Drake's Fast Facts If you are a fan of National Geographic critically acclaimed Uncharted: it looks. Like the first game, it journal, a book that players are, at Magazine, this exhibit at the Silver Eye Game: Uncharted 2: Drake's Fortune). involves gunplay, puzzle solv- times, required to refer to in order Center for Photography by Melissa Far- The plot is simple but incredibly ing and obstacle navigation. As to solve a puzzle. It's not a ground- Among Thieves low and Randy Olson, is for you. Farlow well-paced. About a year after the in the first game, those aspects breaking mechanic, but it is neat. Console: Playstation 3 and Olson worked for the magazine for events of the first game, the explor- are all very well done. Gunfights The platforming in the game many years and have compiled their Cost: $ 60 er Drake encounters an old friend play out well thanks to great en- is still straightforward like in the first exhibit for the public, featuring SO and partner in crime. They set off emy intelligence and the way the first game; players will see a spe- Rating: Teen large pictures that appeared in National to find Marco Polo's lost fleet, but pieces are arranged. cific path to take to their goal, and Geographic from 2003-2009. For more information, call (412) 43I-I8I0. Dr. Jekvll and Mr. Hvde Cartel learns from past albums Through Nov. 8 The City Theatre is performing the play inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, KURT RETENAUER er approach. While it sounds more like Wrapping up Cycles, "Retrograde" is a ten- der song that closes the album on a soft note. DrJekyllandWr. Hydt. It is a play full of the duquesne duke their self-titled sophomore release, "Deep South" has soft verses but very heavy cho- The track is surprisingly reminiscent of fel- mystery and suspense set in London that ruses. However, the band learned from low pop-punk band Yellowcard's mellow ap- follows Dr. jekyll's dynamic change in man- their failure. The heavier nature of the proach that they took on Lights and Sounds. ner. For information, show times and tickets, As an all-promising debut album, While the song is not terrible, listeners will Cartel's Chroma left many fans lick- song doesn't replace Cartel's beguiling call (412) 431-2489. snarl, which is what the sophomore release not find themselves going back to it. ing their lips for more sugary pop Now free of their major label and Dr Pep- punk jams. Unfortunately, their next album seemed to miss. Invisible Children per's "bubbles," Cartel has redeemed itself. didn't come close to living up to fans' ex- Cartel continues to churn out the fast pop 7 p.m., Oct. 23 While Cycles has some weak moments, it helps pectations. Giving in to corporate sponsors gems. "It Still Remains" is a song that switch- Invisible Children will be coming to es back and forth between soft, acoustic the band return to its roots. Remembering not such as Dr. Pepper, agreeing to record in Duquesne to show their newest documen- "bubbles" and acquiring a major label led verses to lively, catchy choruses. However, to bite off more than they could chew like they since the song doesn't stray from the norm did on the last album, Cartel has re-embraced tary about the war in Uganda. The movie to a rather disappointing sophomore effort. focuses on the children who are forced to It's time to forget Cartel's last effort. Their of most pop-song formats, it may come off a its role in creating excellent pop music. become soliders because of the ongoing new album, Cycles, is a revisitation to their bit repetitive. And the lyrics certainly don't better days; a collection of simple, innocent help much: "It's killing me, wondering where conflict. The filming takes place at the pop punk tunes. you are. You don't call, your voice won't go ****<r Wolfe Lecture Hall in Bayer. For more "Let me reintroduce myself," vocalist away" are lyrics that have been written by information, e-mail [email protected]. Will Pugh belts out in the first track and just about every other band, and this track is lead single "Let's Go," a song that picks arguably the weakest on the album. Fast Facts DPC Film Series and up right where Chroma left off. Ironically But don't tune out just yet! "Typical" out- PU Nite enough, the lyric comes off as a plea from shines any other track on the album. Entic- Artist: Cartel Oct. 23-24 the band, welcoming back Cartel originals. ing guitar hooks, a mesmerizing choruses, Album: Cycles The Duquesne Program Council will be show- What looks like a frontrunner for their next and captivating vocals decorate this song ing the movie The Ugly Truth on Friday at 7 Release: October 20, 2009 single, "The Perfect Mistake" has gig hooks from beginning to end. The synthesizer also p.m. in the Laura Falk Lecture Hall in Mellon and catchy melodies that create a feel-good, adds a nice effect, as its subtle yet dizzying Label: Wind-Up Hall. It will also be shown on Saturday at tone tickles the eardrum.