I’m sure by now you’ve already heard about the backlash the Sonic the Hedgehog movie has been receiving lately, most notably for Sonic’s uncanny design. Ever since the design was initially leaked, everyone and their mother has been tearing this naked man-hog apart. The mockery only increased when the trailer dropped just a few days ago and we finally saw Sonic with realistic human teeth and the proportions of a weird toddler-adult hybrid. Even Byte’s own Tanner Kinney couldn’t help but join in on the Roast of Sonic, and we’ll be following up on his thoughts with this feature.
Well, unfortunately for YouTube they found themselves in scalding hot water once again. And unlike the last few times, this case can truly set a precedent for the future of the platform.
The world of video games has gone through a plethora of innovation and evolution. The jump from pixels to polygons, the advent of online play, and all the warfare between console and pc loyalists are just a few examples. All of these stories and more have only added to the history of the most expressive and interactive entertainment medium the world has ever known. When looking back on the most impactful moments in gaming that have come during my lifetime, I can not help but think of Minecraft. The memories and hours spent building my own world have impacted me in more ways than I may ever realize. As we pass over the first 10 years of this monumental game, it seems best that I reflect on my own experiences that made this game so special to me and millions of others across the world.
From The Symposium to queer pulp novels of the 50s and 60s, it’s easy to say that queer media has come a long way. We no longer have to know a person who knows a person who has a secret gay book that we can borrow, nor do we have to suffer through the terrible writing and plotlines of those pulp novels.
With great stylistic choices in direction and writing, 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' packs plenty of memorable scares.
'Dora and the Lost City of Gold’ is not a movie that needed to exist at all, but for what it was, it could’ve turned out worse.
Slipknot has truly created something special with 'We Are Not Your Kind'. It is an album that feels like a work of art, a quality that a lot of metal albums are lacking today
Although the multiple storylines do slow down the pacing a bit, it’s not enough to make this romp through 60’s Hollywood unenjoyable.
As the first spin-off of the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise, ‘Hobbs and Shaw’ firmly steps down on the gas pedal and provides an entertaining experience.
With neutered renditions of classic Disney numbers, cringeworthy recreations of iconic moments, and a genuine lack of innovation, let it be known: 'The Lion King (2019)' is bound for financial success...but even Mufasa’s trampled corpse has more life in it.
'Midsommar' is a real summertime treat. Ari Aster brings his A-game in creating this modern-day 'Wicker Man.'
