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What's really behind concert culture

Ball State junior Ashley Vega has found some beautiful opportunities within her love for music and concerts. Her passion for music has brought her a whole group of friends and even decided her career path.  



How It's Played S3E3 - Apex Challenges Battle Royales

On this week’s episode of How It’s Played, we discuss an unusual Super Bowl advertisement. That’s right, Microsoft released an ad about their newest controller, the Adaptive Controller. How does this controller meet the needs of gamers with disabilities? Will their competitors respond with any similar products? All of this and more on this week’s episode of How It’s Played.



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‘Apex Legends’ changes the battle royale format

'Apex Legends' introduces new gameplay elements that showcase teamwork - something the typical battle royale game lacks. With unique characters and abilities, each match feels quick and strategic. However, it is hindered by confounding controls and a lack of motivation to level up. Despite that, this is definitely a contender against similar games.



How It's Played S3E2 - Microsoft Strides Towards Accessibility

On this week’s episode of How It’s Played, we discuss an unusual Super Bowl advertisement. That’s right, Microsoft released an ad about their newest controller, the Adaptive Controller. How does this controller meet the needs of gamers with disabilities? Will their competitors respond with any similar products? All of this and more on this week’s episode of How It’s Played.