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Kaspar Mihlbachler

Bio: Kaspar Mihlbachler is a writer who is pursuing a B.F.A. in Creative Writing at Eckerd College. He has always had a passion for sci-fi and fantasy growing up in both film and literary works, hopes to pursue this passion by becoming a full fledged writer and is excited to work with NYCTastemakers.
Video Games

The Growing Hype for the Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie as a Video Game Adaptation

Ever since the success of the first “Five Nights at Freddy’s” movie, a sequel was all but inevitable, and with the recent trailers building up to the “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” movie to release in theaters on December 5, 2025, many are excited for the next installment in this ...

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Sports

The New Widespread Interest in Horse Racing Generated by a Video Game

The global release of “Umamusume: Pretty Derby,” several months ago has cemented itself as a highly popular game among many online. This game, which is heavily based off real life racehorses, has sparked a newfound interest in horse racing not just in Japan, where the game is based in, but ...

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Video Games

How indie horror games make use of PS1 style graphics effectively

Indie games are often the most experimental and creative games out there, especially when it comes to horror games. However, when it comes to any type of media in general, they each have their tropes, and that’s no different with indie horror. One of the most interesting tropes is when ...

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Music

What Kind of Music Is Best for the Spookiest Time of the Year?

Halloween has come once again and with the holiday being so popular, there are so many ways to celebrate. One of the most popular ways to celebrate is with music; however, with so many good picks to choose from, it’s hard to decide what’s the best. There are, of course, ...

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Food

How Often Is the Ice Cream Machine Truly Broken?

People often joke about how often the ice cream machine is broken in a McDonald’s. It’s gotten so often that it’s become a saying or even a recurring joke of sorts, but how accurate is that saying really? Is the issue so common a problem, or has it been so ...

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TV

The Long Awaited One Punch Man Season Three and Bad Animation

“One Punch Man,” is one of the most popular Japanese animated series to have ever been made, with the first season being extremely memorable and comedic with brilliant animation. The source material is also known for having brilliantly drawn artwork to match its great story. When the second season was ...

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Video Games

What Makes JRPGs So Influential

JRPGs, also known as Japanese role-playing games, are one of the most influential types of video games. They tend to have a strong narrative and playstyle which has greatly influenced many video games not just in Japan, but overseas as well.  One of the biggest examples of this is “Pokémon,” ...

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Music

Is the Era of Physical Media Gone?

Growing up, physical media was the main way one enjoyed music. Whether it was physical albums, music discs, tapes or even record players, physical copies of music were the best way to listen. However, that’s changed since then. With the rise of streaming and the internet in general, there has ...

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Video Games

Why Indie Developers Seem to Be Leaving Triple A Developers in the Dust

On Feb 7, 2025, a small indie game called “A Game About Digging a Hole,” by DoubleBee. It’s a short game about buying a house, digging a hole in the backyard and reaching the bottom to reach treasure. You might think it may have seen a few downloads with not ...

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Music

What Makes Older Music More Popular for Internet Culture?

Music holds a great influence and importance within culture, especially on the internet. Many people online, whether it be for humor, enjoyment, or personal creative projects, music has a large grasp on culture. Modern music that was released within the past five years is without a doubt influential; however, older ...

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Video Games

The Appeal of Binging Games vs Taking Your Time With Them

Video games have a wide array of ways to play them and while many have their preferred ways that suit them best, there are benefits for both binging video games and taking them slowly at your own pace.  Binging video games for one can have the benefit of enjoying a ...

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Politics

Conflict Between NATO and Russia Heats Up

NATO and Russia seem to be locked in a face off as tensions between them continue to rise. According to Reuters, “Russia on Thursday said that there was no Cold War with the West because it was now a ‘fiery’ conflict and that the European Union and the NATO military ...

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