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Arts and Entertainment Page 4 September 27, 2013 GTA V brings back California love Owen Ritter A & E Editor Grand Theft Auto V brings many new, e x c i t i n g concepts to the GTA franchise. None such seen since the introduction of 3D gameplay in GTA III. The story involves three different playable characters, Franklin, Michael, and Trevor, all with intertwining stories. Michael is a classy, ex-criminal with family problems. Franklin is hood rat trying to escape the hood and Trevor is an insane hillbilly drug dealer. The stat system has been brought back from GTA San Andreas and each character has his own well trained stat and special ability, the stats include driving, stamina, lung capacity, strength, f lying, shooting, stealth, and special. For example Franklin's special is to slow down time and his top stat is driving, which turns out for a good combo. A new mechanic allows the player between any of the three characters on a whim, which makes the game feel more varied than previous installments of the series. If you get bored, you can switch to a different character in a different location with different weapons, abilities and quests to do. GTA V has a huge map and, unlike its predecessor GTA IV the terrain is diverse and includes the city of Los Santos and Blaine County. Combine these areas represent an LA themes map hills, mountains, deserts, lakes, all up to intercity ghettos and huge skyscrapers. Although the graphics surpass all other GTA games, they are a bit of a disappointment. The NPC faces look bland and not as detailed as they should be, especially in a game that spends a good amount of time talking face to face in cut scenes. Although they do compete w it h graphically superior games like Far Cry 3 and Bioshock: Infinite, but GTA V, being releases far later than either of those two games, is expected to surpass. Fighter jets and planes have made it back in to GTA V along with helicopters and dune buggies. The radio offers an even bigger variety of station, along with their hilariously sarcastic commercials. Stations feature the best GTA tracks yet, including artists like Stevie Nicks, Phil Collins, NWA, Snoop Dogg, Chicago and many more popular, well known musicians. The gameplay is really brought out with heist missions. These missions use the full abilities of the three different characters along with showing the potential of extreme drama in the GTA franchise. The character switching is a lot of fun in missions allowing you to play the most fun parts of the mission. For example, one mission had Michael on the ground fighting cops, Trevor on a nearby rooftop with a rocket launcher and Franklin bringing in the getaway car. Missions like this with lots of cool options really make GTA V stand out. GTA V features customization to the max! Customize your car, characters, even guns like never before, so when playing at a friend's house it adds a new exciting twist to the gameplay. So grab your friends, controllers, popcorn, orange soda and get to playing the fantastic online gameplay of this amazing game. although limited graphics wise , GTA V excesses in gameplay a n d stor y telling more than any other GTA gmae in the franchise. Lacking graphics, but makes up in gameplay Prisoner outputs suspense that will terrify Garrett Ward Staff Writer "Prisoners" is a suspenseful, theatrical child abduction movie where time is definitely of the essence. This nail biter is a race against time realizing the more time wasted trying to find the abducted girl, the less chance of her ever being found. The first thing that pops out to any audience should be the stellar cast that is featured in this skillfully acted film. Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal play the emotional lead roles as the abducted daughter's father (Jackman) and head detective (Gyllenhaal). The supporting cast includes intense performances by Terrence Howard, Melissa Leo, and Maria Bello. Paul Dano's performance is haunting as the creepy, decisive abductor. Jackman powerful role as a desperate, helpless dad compels all audience members, especially parents. The nightmarish story has a very dark, grayish setting. This eerie setting adds to the overall dark emotional ties to the plot. There is a consistent, reluctant sensitivity to the family and how they are suffering. As I previously stated, time is of the essence in this nerve wrecking circumstance. As the movie progresses and the father must face the difficult decisions to save his daughter alone, the audience is left more disturbed and Bluffer Staff Pick I'm Reed Fish (2006) Becca Blanchard Topics Editor 'I'm Reed Fish' is a heartfelt film that is both familiar and original, something a lot of other films can't say anymore. It's hard to explain what makes this film so amazing. Simply put, it is the fact that it is real. It's authentic. It's raw. That may just be why so few people know about it, even if anyone can watch it if they have Netflix. Generally I'm not one to go for movies that make you feel, well, any emotion other than sheer laughter. Mostly because as much as I appreciate other kinds of film, comedic types are just such a break from real life that can't help but put a smile on any dreary face. Yet, 'I'm Reed Fish' is able to provoke a raw emotion that I honestly don't know that any other film has done this well. This film, though it does provide some chuckles, also inflames thought. Not to be redundant, but it is real. It is set in a small town, where the dominoes fall very fast if someone slips up and knocks one over. Honestly, I don't really want to mention the plot. So, since anybody reading this has no idea what this film is about, they should just go watch it considering it has such a multitude of emotions that can warm any heart. The writer Reed Fish graduated from Red Bluff High School and the setting resembles a small red neck town, much like our own! Good, down to earth movie based in a Red Bluff like town! frightened than before. The easiest comparison to "Prisoners" would hands down be the movie "Taken." Both plots center around the abduction of a father's daughter; however, there are more than a few differences in the storylines and directing of the films. Although both fathers must take the abduction situations into their own hands, the way they combat their situations is on opposite sides of the scale due to their daughter's age differences and abduction locations. Unlike Liam Neeson's macho, heroic role in "Taken", Hugh Jackman's character acts out of more unorganized desperation. Jackman's character is much more relatable in the fact that he is a typical American family dad is thrown into this hellish situation for any parent. There is more of a sinister feeling because of the fact that these events could take place in any American suburb. All in all, "Prisoners" serves its purpose of holding the audience at the edge of its seat for the lengthy duration that the events unfold praying for a positive outcome to this frightening abduction. Intense movie, great for teens, scary for parents iOS 7: a huge step forward for Apple Maggie Tallan Staff Writer September 18th, 2013 Apple released their new operating system, iOS 7, for iPhones, iPods, and iPads. The release of the new system has been anticipated for several months, and after the first few minutes exploring, Apple delivers with a failure to disappoint. The new system features a fresh orientation with new app icons and smoother movements through the home screen and app pages. The look of iOS 7 feels like a step into the future when compared with the older operating systems. The classic iPhone apps have stepped into a new light with a makeover. The camera app has grown from a smart young lad to an educated adult as it offers a quick slide over to change shutter views, like square and panoramic. The camera app also takes a much quicker shot now, which "The look of iOS 7 feels like a step into the future when compared with the older operating systems." more colorful view. The music app, formerly known as the iPod app, now allows the user to see the album cover when selecting an individual song to play. The new operating system is easy on the eyes, with a slick design and Apple's signature goal in mind, to make life easier and the world around us more accessible than ever before. I would recommend this update to anyone who's able to install it. -Maggie Tallan is favorable for concerts, sporting events, and the perfectly angled selfie. The messages app hasn't changed much conceptually,although it does look different, because of its iOS 7 changed apples products for the better Advertise in the Bluffer Looking to appeal to the teenage demographic? The Bluffer is distributed to about 1100 students and community members every two weeks. 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