Heroes of the Storm’s latest patch is finally out of the Public Test Realm and ready to hit the battlefield in more ways than one. The patch adds Overwatch’s D. Va to the official roster of Heroes of the Storm and also refreshes map rotations to make the long ranked seasons a bit more enjoyable for dedicated […]
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Nobuo Uematsu returns with theme song for Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood
Legendary composer Nobuo Uematsu has returned to the Final Fantasy series for the theme song for next month’s highly anticipated MMORPG release, Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood. Uematsu’s involvement in has been known since the MMORPG expansion’s announcement, but now fans are able to hear the completed track, “Revolutions.” Susan Colloway has once again teamed up with […]
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The Olympus TG-5 is the tiny camera the world needs
With vacation season right around the corner, one thing bound to be on everyone’s checklist is something that can capture all of the best memories effectively and with ease. Sure, you could use whatever is built into your smartphone, but how many times have you seen disaster clips of people dropping their phones into lakes, […]
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How The Emoji Movie looks to stay trendy with memes, but fails
When was the last time you seriously heard somebody say “Bye Felicia?” For me it was this morning watching the first trailer for The Emoji Movie, but before that I think it was probably sometime in the summer. For the most part, the meme is dead. The Emoji Movie is looking to revive it, and most […]
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Review: ‘Everybody’ by Logic
After debuting at the top of Billboard’s Top 200 with around 240,000 album sales, Logic’s latest album Everybody has put the Maryland rapper into the music world’s brightest spotlight. As the second of three parts of a saga that Logic is trying to put together, with the first being 2015’s The Incredible True Story, Everybody puts together a story of […]
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‘Your Name.’ combines love and tragedy in a storytelling masterclass
Makoto Shinkai’s Your Name. holds a special place in my heart. The film was released a few weeks after I ended my year-long stay in Japan, and it deals with a theme I’ve struggled with since returning: an unflinching longing to live a different life. While that probably seems like a drastic explanation of the film, it’s actually not […]
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NBA fans deserve better than what 2K gives them
Every year, fans of the NBA 2K series wait in front of their local BestBuy or Gamestop, fidgeting their thumbs with eagerness to get their hands on the latest rendition of the game they’ve come to love. With a large online community and representation on video streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube, NBA 2K has […]
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Why Smart TVs are sometimes a stupid idea
Smart TVs are great. They connect you instantly to your favourite content, applications such as Amazon Prime Video make programs more interactive, and some TVs even turn your television into a makeshift gaming console. But are they all they’re cracked up to be? Smart TVs took a hit earlier this year when it was discovered they […]
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How Sufjan Stevens uses live music to redefine his best work
Think of the greatest music performer you’ve ever witnessed. One might think of Garth Brooks, someone else might think of Linkin Park, and another could drop a name such as Ariana Grande or Kanye West. But how many people can honestly say they thought of Sufjan Stevens? I never really thought of Stevens as a revolutionary performer. […]
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Square Enix cuts ties with Hitman developer
Square Enix is withdrawing from its business ties to Hitman developer IO Interactive to focus “resources and energies on key franchises and studios,” the company announced in a financial statement. Gamers will notice little impact right now, as Square has opted to search for new investors for the studio, rather than shutting its doors completely. While news has […]
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Heroes of the Storm’s latest gameplay trailer formally introduces D. Va
After two weeks of speculation, Blizzard has finally shared its latest addition to Heroes of the Storm with the world through a brand-new gameplay trailer. While fans have known about D. Va’s arrival to the Nexus, this is the first time Blizzard is talking about D. Va’s changes from her Overwatch counterpart. The biggest change coming into Heroes of the Storm is […]
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Square Enix Announces More Final Fantasy Anniversary Celebrations
Square Enix is continuing the Final Fantasy 30th anniversary celebration with even more celebrations, the company announced today in a press release. Final Fantasy Brave Exvius Fan Festa is a series of free fan events celebrating the first anniversary of the mobile free-to-play RPG’s launch. The events will take place in five major cities around the world starting […]