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DOOM Eternal’s Platforming Isn’t THAT Bad

When DOOM (2016) hit, I was hooked from start to finish with its visceral and gory action. Traversing through its levels was a breeze as the Doom Slayer went from combat encounter to combat encounter, all without any tricky puzzle-platforming. When DOOM…

League MVP Set to Release Comeback Single, “Sorry Not Sorry”

WARNING! The video embedded in this article contains profanity. Reader discretion is advised. It is always a rush for me when musicians reach out and want to hear my thoughts on their work. League MVP‘s guitarist/vocalist Julian LaFace did just this a…

Time-Skipping in Animal Crossing: Cheating or Convenience?

As the Animal Crossing franchise hits 20, I recall vast, fond memories of the Gamecube iteration, Wild World for the DS, and New Leaf for the 3DS. Whether it was running errands, grabbing a 200-bell cup of java at Brewster’s, or finding…

SAWCE Releases New Track, “Vita”

A few years ago, I was on a major binge of the bands Chon and Polyphia. In my deep love for these instrumental mathy bands, I found myself wanting more and more iterations. I stumbled upon the band SAWCE, who only had…

This Twitch Streamer’s Actually a Great Musician

I have deep respect for multi-talented individuals on the internet. There is so much to learn when mastering a talent, so those that can manage to master several are a marvel. Take Kane Lacey as a strong example; the man who started…

LOTUS EATER Cancel Tour, But Drop New Single

Heavy band LOTUS EATER has had a mixed bag this week. The UK band is feeling the effects of Covid-19, as their upcoming tour with Poppy has officially been postponed. Several bands’ tours, especially ones traveling overseas, are being either canceled or…

Rainbow Six Siege’s Newest Patch is Larger than Most Games

As Rainbow Six Siege enters its fifth year, it continues its success, promising six new operators and plenty of reworking and revamping in 2020 to ensure the game is well-balanced and is still fun to play. I have been with the game…

Why DGD’s “Strawberry’s Wake” is Jon Mess’ Best Song Yet

WARNING! The video embedded in this article contains profanity. Reader discretion is advised. Now at the point in their careers that exemplifies their longevity, Dance Gavin Dance is set to release album number ten, Afterburner, on April 24th, 2019. This announcement came with…

The Sad Truth: Smartphones Killed the MP3 Player

When I was a freshman in high school, I saved up what was a significant amount of money for a kid and Dad took me to buy an early-gen iTouch. My mind raced at the prospect of being able to listen to…

Body Count – “Carnivore” Review

WARNING! The video embedded in this article contains profanity. Reader discretion is advised. In 1990, then-rapper Ice-T made the decision to dabble in metal by forming the band Body Count. The politically-charged self-titled Body Count released in 1992, to much controversy with the…