Over the years there’s always a form of technology that gains people’s attention as the “next big thing.” In the 2000’s it was the internet and in the 2010’s it was social media. Nowadays, in the 2020’s, it’s artificial intelligence. It feels like everyone is trying to get their own hands on a slice of […]
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Hollow Knight Silk Song Is an Instant Hit After Six Years of Development
“Hollow Knight Silk Song,” by Team Cherry, an indie game development studio, was announced six years ago as a follow up to their game “Hollow Knight.” Many people were excited to play this new game when it was first announced, however, the wait for its eventual release was notoriously long, to the point where people […]
Are Non-Ball Sports Considered Niche or Fairly Recognized?
Sports are something that many people participate in, whether it be a hobby, something to pass the time or even a profession. However, when you think of sports, what does your mind go to? Is it something like baseball, basketball or football? Sports that utilize a ball in some way tend to be the most […]
Visual Novels Don’t Need Interactivity and Complex Gameplay to Be Interesting
Visual novels are a relatively niche form of video game and rather simple design wise. As the name suggests, they are novels in a visual form. They are story-based games that come with music, sound effects and often voice acting. This style of game design on paper is very limited and doesn’t allow for a […]
The Recent Use of Military Force to Stop a Drug Boat Brings Into Question the Militarization of Law Enforcement
Earlier this week, a drug cartel boat was struck by United States missiles to tighten cartel crackdown efforts. Footage of the missile strike had surfaced online and became a massive focus of discussion among many including news sources and politicians. According to Marco Rubio, who posted on X, “today the U.S. military conducted a lethal […]
Minecraft’s New Drop System vs Their Prior Update System: A Full Year Retrospective
Now that a full year has passed since “Minecraft” received its last major update and the announcement of their adoption of a new drop system, it will be easier to see how they stack up to each other. Previously, “Minecraft,” would generally get small updates and minor bug fixes through the year and one massive […]
Several Counties and Villages in NY Agreed to Cooperate With ICE
As ICE continues to carry out Trump’s ambitions on arresting migrants, several counties have agreed to provide ICE assistance in their investigations and arrests. According to Lohud, “The latest recruit was Steuben, a county of 92,000 in southwestern New York. Sheriff Jim Allard signed two agreements in July for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to authorize […]
War of the Worlds 2025: One of the Worst Adaptations
Adaptations are always a good way to bring attention back to well-known classics or to breathe new life into long dormant series. However, it’s important that an adaptation stays true to what made the original so well liked while staying original enough to have its own identity and feel distinct while avoiding any sense of […]
Trump’s Efforts for Federal Crime Crackdown in NYC and Other Cities
Donald Trump seems to be moving forward with his plans and ambitions to place law enforcement under federal and military watch within cities such as New York City and Chicago. According to The Guardian, “The US president talked to reporters in the Oval Office and said: ‘When ready, we will start in Chicago … Chicago […]
The Yankees’ Defeat to the Red Sox Should Not Be Overlooked
Yesterday, the Red Sox came out on top over the Yankees in a game that ended six to three. The win can be attributed to multiple causes, but none to the extent as one player who was more so overlooked compared to other players, Garret Whitlock. As NESN puts it, “Up 4-3 in the eighth, […]
Waymo to Begin Testing of Autonomous Vehicles Within New York City
Waymo, a company that has its biggest focus on autonomous, self-driving vehicles, just received a permit from the New York Department of Transportation to begin testing of its vehicles within New York City as of recently. According to CNBC, “Waymo will start testing up to eight vehicles in Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn through late September […]
Why Self Diagnosis Can Be Dangerous
Self-diagnosis is not a relatively new occurrence, however, the widespread usage of the internet with a wide web of information free for people to access, instances of self-diagnosis has become more widespread than prior. According to one study, “a large survey found that more than one-third of Americans self-diagnose when they encounter a health problem […]
