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‘Assassin’s Creed Origins’ breathes fresh air into a stale franchise

'Assassin’s Creed Origins' is a refreshing and exciting addition to the Assassin’s Creed franchise. While it is bogged down by the side quests and the in-game store, these are surpassed by its engaging story and characters, its complex and exciting combat system, and its loads of content. It is a revitalization of a stagnant franchise and will hopefully take future Assassin's Creed games in a new direction.


The Universal "Dark Universe" unraveling is for the best

The overwhelming forces against the Dark Universe project must have been too great for them, and they left Universal. The Bride of Frankenstein has also been shelved indefinitely, which is essentially a stake in the coffin of this creativity-sucking Dracula of a cinematic universe. 



Cold morning ahead

Chief Weather Forecaster Kalie Pluchel has an update on cold temperatures, rain chances, and the chance for storms on Friday. 


Ball State buys Northside Middle School

After putting in a bid to purchase one Muncie Community Schools building last month, Ball State announced it will purchase Northside Middle School, according to a statement released by the university.




In this photo provided by Tasnim News Agency, relatives weep over the body of an earthquake victim, Sarpol-e-Zahab western Iran, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. Authorities reported that a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Iraq-Iran border region on Monday and killed more than 300 people in both countries, sent people fleeing their homes into the night and was felt as far west as the Mediterranean cost. Farzad Menati, Tasnim News Agency via AP

Powerful earthquake on Iran-Iraq border kills over 400

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake near the Iraq-Iran border killed over 400 people across both countries, sent residents fleeing their homes into the night and was felt as far away as the Mediterranean coast, authorities said Monday.


‘Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back’ is an exfurrcise in meowdiocrity

'Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back' is a mediocre reboot of a franchise famous for mediocrity. It’s no surprise that the game isn’t that great; it’s source material was bad as well. The real crime of this game is that the devs think charging $30 for a two-hour indie game is acceptable. For some perspective, the absolutely amazing 'Cuphead' is $10 cheaper for a much longer gameplay experience. 'Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind' even had more levels and playtime, so there’s no excuse for this. The only reason this game has to exist is to be bargain bin meme trash bought for friends or enemies on the Steam Summer Sale.