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(11/28/18 8:00pm)
As a lifelong fan of the Pokémon series, the announcement of Pokémon Let’s Go immediately filled me with a nostalgia-filled desire to re-explore the Kanto region with my Pokémon friends frolicking behind me. I was practically throwing my money at the screen in anticipation.
(11/28/18 5:00pm)
Jack Shinabarger is a freshman magazine journalism major and writes ‘Run-On Sentences” for The Daily News. His views do not necessarily agree with those of the newspaper. Write to Jack at jjshinab@bsu.edu.
(11/29/18 8:00pm)
The Ball State Daily News publishes an average of 70 stories per week. From community profiles to sports updates to breaking news, our editors and reporters work hard for you, to produce the very best coverage of Ball State and the Muncie community.
(11/28/18 7:00pm)
In the language of film, no concept has been more esoteric or hard to translate than that of computers and the Internet.
(11/28/18 4:00pm)
There comes a time in every band’s career where they attempt to reinvent themselves in hopes of reviving their popularity. In the case of Mumford & Sons, this was long overdue. Their last three studio albums embody the same form of neo-folk rock with an exceptionally miserable vibe. While they still keep true to that well-established reputation, their latest album release, Delta, was produced with unfamiliar variations in instrumentation and synthetic sounds. Although this slight change of audio is refreshing, the band didn’t quite bring those modifications into the lyricism or theme, which formulates a uniquely mediocre album.
(11/28/18 1:00pm)
With the first entry in the series, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the story built up a significant world from the Harry Potter universe. Not only did it introduce a new protagonist, the film also expanded on the wonderous world of the international wizarding communities. Therefore, this sequel has a lot to uphold compared to the high standard its predecessor set.
(11/28/18 10:00pm)
Welcome back to this week's episode of How It's Played. On this episode we are discussing leaks in the gaming world and all that surrounds them. As a consumer, you look forward to leaks so you know what to expect, but as a creator, it can be devastating. How are these leaks happening? Do they help or hurt or the game/company? What do they mean for you? All of this and more on this week's episode of How It's Played.
(11/27/18 10:55pm)
Welcome back to another episode of Animation A-Team. On this week's episode we are discussing the ever controversial breakup between Funimation and Crunchyroll. What caused this dynamic duo to part ways and why? Join us on this week's episode of Animation A-Team to hear our thoughts on the matter.
(11/26/18 10:51pm)
by Baylie Clevenger
The opinions and views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the views of Byte or Byte's editorial board.
Indiana is certainly no music giant. However, there are plenty of local artists paving their way and searching for the opportunity to make it in the music industry.
Lauren Sanderson, an up-and-coming artist from Fort Wayne, has made that dream a reality.
At the age of 22, Sanderson has released three EPs, including her most recent titled Don’t Panic, released on Aug. 24. She has also made multiple singles and is currently embarking on her fourth U.S. tour.
When she was about to graduate high school and attend Indiana University, she felt that something was not right. She did not want to go down the same path as everyone else and instead made the decision to pursue a music career.
In the process of pursuing this career, she wrote one of her early singles titled “Jenny,” which is about sending love to someone who sent her hate and doubted her vision. Through experiencing this kind of doubt, Sanderson continued to “DIY” herself to a record deal.
“… you can do a lot you know, DIY and independent whatever, but it gets to the point where you’re ready for the next level and you’re ready to like take it there,” said Sanderson.
In the fall of 2017, after composing two tours of the U.S. with her own self-made team, she moved to Los Angeles to further pursue her dream.
After being in Los Angeles for just a few months, Sanderson announced her deal with Epic Records in February of 2018.
Despite the success she has had, she manages to stay true to herself and create music that reflects who she is as a person. She has never strayed from her message and also makes it a point to remember where she came from and appreciate her roots.
She is down to Earth and never takes herself too seriously. When I interviewed her, I was even met with hugs and fist bumps.
“I feel like true artistry is really based around the art and for me that never stopped and will never stop, so I just keep looking at what all there is to do and still to figure out,” said Sanderson.
Sanderson says she is inspired by art that is human-based and non-commercial. She never wants to be that industry-made person that doesn’t connect and feel like a real person.
She even said she is inspired by being able to tour and share her art with people.
“The best parts are seeing the results, going to the shows, seeing the faces, hearing people saying back your words, seeing people wear your merch and waiting in line in 30 f---ing degree weather, um, those are the best parts,” said Sanderson. “You know above everything else I wanna make sure my art is true to me and out into the world. I just feel like it’s worth it when I know that A- Everything will be okay for me and for my art and everything but B- Just that I have you guys you know that’s literally what keeps me going.”
Sanderson never fails to make her supporters feel at home when they go to see her shows. The connection that she has with every person she meets is truly impeccable and is not something found in every artist.
“There’s nothing like being with your people, you know? It’s like a family,” she said.
As her career progresses, Sanderson says she wants to continue to make her art her way and has a goal of being in a 5,000 capacity venue within the next 5 years.
Sanderson is a wonderful example of having big goals but never forgetting who helped you to success along the way.
(11/26/18 2:00pm)
Board games are the underrated crowd pleaser of many parties. Although the genre itself is known in the mainstream for trash like Monopoly, there are plenty of amazing board/card games that fit a whole bunch of different scenarios. To celebrate both the time of togetherness at Thanksgiving and National Game & Puzzle Week this month, we here at Byte have done short reviews for the board games we received at GenCon 2018, primarily from the publisher Games Adults Play. These games were played by a full party of people and were given a full playthrough or two for each game, depending on how much we wanted to play them.
(11/26/18 2:20am)
Disclaimer: This review is of the Xbox One version. This copy of the game was provided by the developer for review purposes.
(11/24/18 1:00pm)
Disclaimer: This review contains spoilers for this episode and previous episodes of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure.
(11/23/18 4:00pm)
J Mascis is not a household name and neither is his three-piece indie rock band of himself, Lou Barlow, and Murph that make up Dinosaur Jr. Mostly known for their hit in the ’90s called ‘Feel the Pain,’ Dinosaur Jr. made their underground stride known with albums like You’re Living All Over Me, Bug, and Where You Been? (which is interestingly classified as ‘Adult Alternative’ on Apple Music). Roaring, fuzzy guitar solos, loud crushing bass, and a mumbling low-toned voice carried Dinosaur Jr.’s sound back then. The band broke up in the early ’90s, and suddenly, Mascis (vocals, guitars) was left to do whatever he wanted with the band.
(11/23/18 1:00pm)
It’s been a while since Imagine Dragons could be considered a legitimate rock band. Once an okay band by radio rock standards whose heart they put in their songs could not be denied, they have made next to no progression as an act. They haven’t quite reached the point of Maroon 5, who are only a band in name, but Origins proves that Imagine Dragons may be on the same path.
(11/20/18 11:53pm)
by Tt Shinkan
The opinions and views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the opinion of Byte or Byte's editorial board.
It’s that time of the year again. Leaves are changing, the temperature is dropping, and the sweet and spicy taste of pumpkin spice makes it’s glorious return. Everything, and I mean, EVERYTHING, is getting a pumpkin spice makeover for the season. You’ve got breakfast cereal, cookies, ice cream, protein powder, and dog treats, and many, many others. Chances are, if you can think of a product, there’s a pumpkin spice alternative for it this season.
I have to admit, I absolutely love pumpkin spice. It’s one of the many things I look forward to during the fall season. Maybe it’s the sweet cinnamon flavor I enjoy or maybe it might just be the exclusiveness of it. After all, it’s only around during a limited time in the year, and I love exclusive things. But how exactly did this seasonal flavor produce such a cult following and why is it so enticing?
Let’s start with a little history lesson. This might come as a shock but the Pilgrims didn’t actually eat pumpkin pie at the first Thanksgiving since the ovens they had wouldn’t be able to bake the crust modern pumpkin pies have. However, a variation of pumpkin pie was around during the mid-1600s. This was made by “making stewed pumpkins or by filling a hollowed out shell with milk, honey and spices, and then baking it in hot ashes.” So let’s flash forward a few hundred years to the 1950s. This decade saw poodle skirts, the rise of Elvis, the launch of the Communist satellite, Sputnik, the Korean War, the attempted assassination of Harry S. Truman and the debut of pumpkin spice!
McCormick started to sell the tasty blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. The actual name of the spice is “pumpkin pie spice” and was originally intended to be used in the pie, but much like how we can’t have nice things, people started to throw this blend onto other things. By the decade of my birth, the 1990s, people started to discover that coffee is much more tasty with flavors. In 2003, Starbucks saw this opportunity of artificial flavoring and decided to add a little pumpkin spice love into their lattes. And thus, the Pumpkin Spice Latte was born.
Ever since then, there has been a rise in the popularity of this drink, which gave birth to other food variations of the flavor. So why exactly is this so popular? Well, the answer to that mythical question is a simple one and that is “limited edition”. This flavor is only around for a limited time during the year so of course it’s going to have a cult following. Anything with the tagline “only here for a limited time” sounds much more appealing than something that’s here to stay. There’s timeliness quality to it. For instance, would you rather get a Quarter Pounder with cheese or a McRib? Well neither since both are God awful for you, but you would probably gravitate towards the McRib because it’s only around for a certain amount of time.
There’s also another reason for its success, is the time of year it’s sold: Fall. Mostly everyone loves fall, and whoever doesn’t is a liar. The air starts to get cool and crispy while the trees start their slow, beautiful descent into death. It also seems like the air starts to smell sweeter as well. The warm smell of cinnamon fills our noses and the thoughts of home and family flashes in our minds. Fall is a homey season, and pumpkin spice is a homey smell and taste. You instantly feel better after taking that first sip and it seems like all of your problems are gone. Then you finish the drink, realize that you should not be drinking caffeine and then proceed to not be able to concentrate for the rest of the day.
(11/20/18 1:29am)
On this week's episode we are discussing the reboot of Shrek. Is this a blessing in disguise or God's way of punishing us? Why is there a Shrek reboot and what will it bring to the table for the generation that loves the Shrek series? Join us on this week's conversation over Shrek on Input 2.
(11/17/18 7:00pm)
Disclaimer: This review contains spoilers for House of Cards
(11/17/18 4:00pm)
Warning: The following review contains spoilers for Suspiria
(11/17/18 1:00pm)
The Nutcracker is not an easy piece of fiction to adapt into film by any means. Due to the Tchaikovsky ballet’s focus being mostly on visual presentation (set design, music, etc.) rather than story, it’s hard to create a compelling narrative for a film without taking a lot of creative liberties. When Disney decided to adapt the ballet in the form of Nutcracker and the Four Realms, they did it in the same fashion as their recent live-action film adaptations: by trying to appeal to an older demographic by presenting it as a grittier re-imagining of a classic story, and then completely removing any semblance of charm or originality. For a concept as stupid as “Disney’s edgy Nutcracker reboot,” I expected to at least be entertained by the absurdity of the film’s premise, but the movie just left me frustrated and bored by the end of it.
(11/16/18 10:06pm)
Disclaimer: This review contains spoilers for this episode and previous episodes of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.