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The Year in Review: Byte’s Top-Reviewed Games of 2018

(12/30/18 10:15pm)

Gaming had one of its greatest years possibly of all time last year,  with the big Nintendo titles dropping, Sonic finally getting a good  game, some pretty sizable exclusives for Sony like Persona 5,  and even plenty of amazing niche titles for those looking for something  different. After all of that, 2018 had a lot of hype to live up to, and  it certainly did deliver on many fronts. Some games were just terrible, of course, but this year had more winners than losers.  Sony in particular had a fantastic year of exclusives that,  unfortunately, we did not have the opportunity to do reviews on at the  time. So, just pretend God of War and Marvel’s Spider-Man are on this list. They’re there in spirit.

https://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2018/12/the-year-in-review-bytes-top-reviewed-games-of-2018

The Year in Review: Byte’s Top-Reviewed Movies of 2018

(12/30/18 10:07pm)

This year has been quite a long year, or at least it felt that way.  There are many movies released that most people probably forgot came out  this year. For example, Sony Pictures’ Slender-Man released this year. Remember when that happened? Venon was also this released year and was one of the biggest successes of the year, believe it or not. This year was loaded with remakes, reboots, reshoots, and plenty of trash.  Which is not to say this year wasn’t lacking great films or even some  original films as well. There’s only one film that perhaps in another Spider-Verse  would’ve made the cut-off for this year’s list. The rest of these films  are highly deserving of their place on this list, and should be seen by  any person looking for a good time.

https://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2018/12/the-year-in-review-bytes-top-reviewed-movies-of-2018

‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ is a truly ultimate game

(12/24/18 1:00pm)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a miracle in and of itself.  Only in our wildest dreams could we have imagined pitting Pichu, Snake,  Ridley, Richter, Cloud, Lucas, Female Marth, and King K. Rool against  each other in a chaotic eight-person free-for-all. It’s best not to  think about what the next Smash will look like, and instead enjoy what we’ve been blessed with from Daddy Sakurai.

https://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2018/12/super-smash-bros-ultimate-is-a-truly-ultimate-game

‘Persona Dancing: Endless Night’ had me grinning like an idiot throughout both experiences

(12/22/18 5:00pm)

While I am personally a bit of a newcomer to the Persona series, it only took a few minutes of the fantastically cool Persona 5  to set its hook and get me obsessed with the series. If someone had  approached me two years ago and informed me I would one day excitedly  spend $100 on anime rhythm games I would instantly make fun of them, but  here I am.

https://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2018/12/persona-dancing-endless-night-had-me-grinning-like-an-idiot-throughout-both-experiences

Animation A-Team S5E3: Animation Adaptation Atrocities

(12/18/18 6:21am)

Welcome back to the last episode of Animation A-Team for this semester! On this week's episode, we discuss the many live-action adaptations of anime that have had many difficulties. Why do these films keep missing the mark, and how should they improve for the future? Join us on this week's episode of Animation A-Team to hear our thoughts on the matter.

https://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2018/12/animation-a-team-s5e3-animation-adaptation-atrocities

REVIEW: ‘Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Vento Aureo’ Episode 9: “The First Mission from the Boss”

(12/15/18 5:00pm)

This week’s episode of Vento Aureo was focused on  accomplishing two things: introducing Trish Una as the newest member of  Team Bucciarati and setting up Narancia’s first Stand battle. Yeah,  Trish! You know, that pink-haired girl that’s very prominently featured  in both the OP and ED despite being strangely absent from the anime’s  promotional material? Well, spoilers, she’s actually the last member of  the main cast despite the series excluding her from promo art featuring  her contemporaries. Though to be fair, it’s possible they didn’t want to  spoil Trish’s prominence to the story by flaunting her with the rest of  the gang, though the OP and ED already kind of do that (notice how  she’s the only character in the ED without a Stand). Anyway, enough  about that, time to talk about the actual episode.

https://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2018/12/review-jojos-bizarre-adventure-vento-aureo-episode-9-the-first-mission-from-the-boss

The 1975 have a standout album with ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’

(12/15/18 1:00pm)

If you’re wondering why society is as messed up as it is, The 1975  might have an answer. With a focus on the ever transforming  relationships of partners, strangers, and the relationship we have with  ourselves, the newest album from The 1975 gives listeners plenty of  songs to dance to while contemplating why society is the way it is  today.  A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships, released at  the end of November, is full of a variety of musical styles, many  uncommon for the band to use, and presents an honest summary of a modern  day relationship intertwined with an analysis of modern society as a  whole.

https://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2018/12/the-1975-have-a-standout-album-with-a-brief-inquiry-into-online-relationships

‘DUMMY BOY’ stands with unbalanced, crooked legs

(12/08/18 4:00pm)

A recent separation in the rap scene has begun to put many lyrical  ‘old-heads’ against the fresh ‘young bloods’ in a fight to see what  direction the game is currently swinging. Seemingly one of the  centerpieces for modern rap hostility and divisiveness is Brooklyn  artist 6ix9ine, also known as Tekashi69, whose future seems foggy  considering his multiple arrests and legal conflicts that began over two  years ago. Amid current charges, 6ix9ine released DUMMY BOY as  his first studio album. Sadly, the project did not live up to the hype  it has accumulated since the beginning of November. Even with some  interesting and hypnotic beats, DUMMY BOY does little to stand on its own as a complete and cohesive LP.

https://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2018/12/dummy-boy-stands-with-unbalanced-crooked-legs

Earl Sweatshirt returns with a new sound for hip/hop on ‘Some Rap Songs’

(12/08/18 1:00pm)

Three years have passed since Earl Sweatshirt’s (aka Thebe Kgositsile) second record I Don’t Like Sh**, I Don’t Go Outside  and his fans have been wondering when he was going to make new music.  Over 2017 he tweeted that new music was being made to get buzz  circulating. However, this album is far from what his last two albums  were instrumentally and sonically. On Some Rap Songs, Earl  creates a sound that is unlike anything out now in hip-hop. He creates a  mood that sticks with the listener throughout the entire record and  even after. His lyrics stay mostly as in-depth and introverted as they  usually are. On this album, the lyrics are sadder and more introspective  about his life, state of mind, and current emotional state after the  tragic loss of his father.

https://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2018/12/earl-sweatshirt-returns-with-a-new-sound-for-hiphop-on-some-rap-songs