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(04/24/21 6:25pm)
Ball State Daily · The Coven S8E2: Female video game characters- sexualized or not?
Welcome back to the Coven! In this episode, join us as we discuss the oversexualizing of female characters in video games, such as Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Bayoneta, and more. Is the trend of over-sexualizing female video characters such a bad thing? What kind of harassment do female gamers experience? Tune in to find out all this and more on another episode of the Coven!
Hosts: Shwetha Sundarrajan & Blake Chapman
Edited by: Shwetha Sundarrajan
Graphic by: Taylor Sheridan
(04/23/21 5:38pm)
by Savannah Jordan I recently started my teen drama watchlist in June when I finished Gilmore Girls for the first time. Gilmore Girls was the first teen drama I had watched and I loved the sense of real-life that revolved around the characters’ lives, as well as the time and effort the writers put into scripts to make the audience feel what the characters are feeling in a certain moment. Before Gilmore Girls, I didn’t have a specified watch list. But, after researching more about the show and its characters, other teen drama promotional posts kept making their way onto my screen and I fell down the teen drama rabbit hole. For instance, One Tree Hill made numerous references to Dawson’s Creek, and it really made me want to watch Dawson's Creek, so I could better understand why One Tree Hill made the reference. It honestly makes the show so much better when you understand its pop-culture references. I have been into watching teen dramas not only because of the screenwriting, but also because I love the drama that ensues. I love the character “ships” that are created within shows and debating what person was right for who. I like really digging into the characters’ lives and getting to know their whole story, and that they have a continuous story to keep you hooked, not one plot-point per episode, like action and crime shows such as NCIS or Chicago Fire. Getting to know character backstories and being able to follow one continuous story plays into allowing someone to appreciate each individual character—no matter how good or bad of a person they may turn out to be—and the show itself.After Gilmore Girls, One Tree Hill, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Dawson’s Creek, I kept watching other teen dramas because they offer so much more than just a TV show to watch—they offer a lifestyle. They make you feel like you are living the character’s lives with them as they teach you lessons about love, strength, weakness, friendship, forgiveness and life in general. I have compiled a list of lessons that I have taken away from my top six favorite teen dramas; working my way up to my favorite lesson.
(04/23/21 3:10pm)
The hugely popular Batman: Arkham franchise is one of my favorite video game franchises (alongside Uncharted and The Last of Us). I’ve been a fan of Rocksteady and Warner Bros. Games Montreal’s titles since I was 13, as they provided the ultimate experiences imaginable for me to become Batman. Now, while all of the Arkham series games are good at the very least, some are better than others. (Note: I will only be ranking the console releases. Therefore, I will not talk about the handheld entry Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate, which came out on the Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita.)
(04/23/21 3:07pm)
Everyone likes a good movie, but what exactly makes a movie good? That’s definitely a topic for debate. A movie can easily be so bad that it’s good. One example being The Room which is objectively a horrible movie, but that attribute is what makes it so entertaining and elevated it to a cult classic. For those who don’t know, a cult classic refers to a film that likely did not do well upon release, but for some reason or another, developed a huge following that launched it into mainstream pop culture. As an example, The Room grossed less than 2,000 dollars when it opened for two weeks in only two theaters in Hollywood, but now it has midnight showings worldwide and had The Disaster Artist released as the story behind the film. The Disaster Artist featured high tiered actors such as James and Dave Franco, and became incredibly well received by critics and fans alike. Sadly though, not all bad movies get this honor, like Cats— which is just plain bad. A simple way to find both objectively and subjectively “good” movies is to check both critic reviews and audience reviews. Rotten Tomatoes gives you both for a reason. So, why in the world am I talking about this? Big monkey fighting radioactive lizard, that’s why. Godzilla vs. Kong for those of you who didn’t immediately get it.
(04/26/21 3:15pm)
Blake and Graham break down an experiment done by a dedicated Grand Theft Auto player to find the least possible number of kills a player needs to score in story mode.
(04/23/21 2:15am)
By Arianna Sergio
You can’t call yourself a music connoisseur if you’ve never listened to Sir Paul McCartney. McCartney changed the music world forever when he emerged on the scene with his fellow Beatles bandmates—John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr—and soon enough, Beatlemania swept the nation. With hits like “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Hey Jude,” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” among many others, The Beatles were the biggest thing at the time and were unstoppable. That is, until McCartney famously announced that they were breaking up due to, “Personal differences, business differences, musical differences, but most of all because I [McCartney] have a better time with my family.” Since then, he has had an outstanding solo career, releasing 26 studio albums. His newest album, McCartney III Imagined, is unlike anything he, or anyone else in the music industry, has ever done. Of course, there are plenty of artists who do covers of other artists’ music, but other than McCartney, I have never seen another artist openly invite other artists to create new interpretations of their own compositions.
The holy trinity
McCartney III was released last December; this third installment follows his debut album McCartney, released a few months after The Beatles split, and McCartney II succeeding a decade later. This holy trinity is home-recorded and gives the listener an intimate look into McCartney’s psyche. It’s experimental and untapped territory. Sure, he’s collaborated with Rihanna and Kanye West on “FourFiveSeconds,” but he’s never done anything like this. He gives each artist he collaborated with the creative freedom to put their personal touch on the song they perform of his, and “reimagine” it.
McCartney has been in the game for a long time, so bringing in some current, popular artists to cover his songs with him is revolutionary. More artists should take notes from him and follow in his suit. This is a great way for the younger generation to broaden their horizons and learn about classic artists and the older generation being educated about modern artists. It’s a win-win.
Collaboration at its finest
McCartney first released this teaser, shocking fans across the board. What could these colorful dice mean? Seeing all these talented artists only piqued his fans' interest, and rightfully so.
One track on this album completely and utterly blows all the other songs out of the water. That song is Dominic Fike’s rendition of “The Kiss of Venus”. I’d be lying if I didn’t say that this song will go down in history as one of the best songs ever created. McCartney’s original version is a slow, acoustic ballad, but Fike took what McCartney said and truly made this song his own. He brings a fresh, vibrant, timely take on the song. With McCartney’s version once being focused on astrology—singing about the Sun and the planets—Fike changed a large chunk of the lyrics, shifting its focus from astrology to the divisiveness of the news today. Lyrics like,
Then I asked her, have you read the paper? (Okay)/People talking about which side they're taking/ And if you know, then, baby, what's your take on it?
really make the listener think about how divided our society is when it comes to the news and politics in general.
Taking this idea one step further, the music video was filmed at the printing press for The New York Times. Fike sings about this with such passion and personality. He proves on this song that, yet again, he is one of the greatest blessings of music today. Fike is the future of music, and he continues to execute every single song he is on flawlessly.
Exploring different sounds
Besides Fike, McCartney collaborates with quite the repertoire of artists: Beck, Anderson .Paak, Phoebe Bridgers, St. Vincent, Khruangbin, Blood Orange, Ed O’Brien, Damon Albarn, Josh Homme, and 3D RDN.
“Find My Way” featuring Beck is a funky 70’s blast from the past. It’ll make you want to get up, put your dancing shoes on, and groove! Beck’s vocals drip down the synth and bass lines on this song and mesh extremely well with McCartney’s worn vocals. “Pretty Boys” featuring Khruangbin has that same vibey tone. Khruangbin’s soft vocals whispering the chorus are truly haunting and pull the listener in.
People talking without no education, yeah/Look, go to college (College), go find your major (Major)/ Realize you're minor in the scheme of everything
“Slidin’' (EOB Remix) shows McCartney rock and roll like he’s never rocked and rolled before. This remix is everything I didn’t know I needed from McCartney. It’s fast-paced, upbeat, and catchy. The chorus, “I'm slidin', glidin' through the air/I can see my body through windows in my hair/ I'm slidin', glidin' through the air,” reflects the carefree tone of the song and encapsulates the feeling of not having a single care in the world and living life for what it is. A feeling similar to this is “Deep Deep Feeling,” (3D RDN Remix.) This 11 minute and 23-second song is the final song on the album. In its entirety, it’s a song you can just sit down, close your eyes to, and peacefully exist with.
Top tracks:
The Kiss of Venus
Slidin’
Seize the Day
Recommended if you like:
The Rolling Stones
Bob Dylan
The Who
Sources: History, Spotify, Spotify, History, Spotify, Inlander, Spotify, Spotify, Spotify, Spotify, Instagram, YouTube
Featured Image: Genius
(04/23/21 4:00pm)
Nearly 14 months removed from the last Homecoming Week, Ball State is preparing to hold the annual event again April 26-May 1 with some significant changes.
(04/22/21 11:14pm)
The hugely popular Batman: Arkham franchise is one of my favorite video game franchises (alongside Uncharted and The Last of Us). I’ve been a fan of Rocksteady and Warner Bros. Games Montreal’s titles since I was 13, as they provided the ultimate experiences imaginable for me to become Batman. Now, while all of the Arkham series games are good at the very least, some are better than others. (Note: I will only be ranking the console releases. Therefore, I will not talk about the handheld entry Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate, which came out on the Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita.)
(04/22/21 8:30pm)
by Sam ShipeEveryone likes a good movie, but what exactly makes a movie good? That’s definitely a topic for debate. A movie can easily be so bad that it’s good. One example being The Room which is objectively a horrible movie, but that attribute is what makes it so entertaining and elevated it to a cult classic. For those who don’t know, a cult classic refers to a film that likely did not do well upon release, but for some reason or another, developed a huge following that launched it into mainstream pop culture. As an example, The Room grossed less than 2,000 dollars when it opened for two weeks in only two theaters in Hollywood, but now it has midnight showings worldwide and had The Disaster Artist released as the story behind the film. The Disaster Artist featured high tiered actors such as James and Dave Franco, and became incredibly well received by critics and fans alike. Sadly though, not all bad movies get this honor, like Cats— which is just plain bad. A simple way to find both objectively and subjectively “good” movies is to check both critic reviews and audience reviews. Rotten Tomatoes gives you both for a reason. So, why in the world am I talking about this? Big monkey fighting radioactive lizard, that’s why. Godzilla vs. Kong for those of you who didn’t immediately get it.
(04/22/21 5:08pm)
Cunning, beautiful, and the ultimate survivor of the horrors of fame, actress Drew Barrymore has had quite the acting career now at 46 years old. On April 13, Barrymore got candid with actress Demi Lovato about Lovato’s struggles with fame and being in the spotlight at such a young age. Barrymore mentioned she could relate to Lovato’s recent documentary Dancing with the Devil, which detailed the young actress’ time in and out of rehab and how she reclaimed her sobriety after a scary overdose in 2018. With a career spanning nearly four decades, Barrymore has come close to some devilish misfortunes herself, but what makes her life so tragic and inspiring at the same time? The answer comes with Barrymore’s deep ties to Hollywood starting at such an early age.
(04/21/21 5:15pm)
by Conner TigheCunning, beautiful, and the ultimate survivor of the horrors of fame, actress Drew Barrymore has had quite the acting career now at 46 years old. On April 13, Barrymore got candid with actress Demi Lovato about Lovato’s struggles with fame and being in the spotlight at such a young age. Barrymore mentioned she could relate to Lovato’s recent documentary Dancing with the Devil, which detailed the young actress' time in and out of rehab and how she reclaimed her sobriety after a scary overdose in 2018. With a career spanning nearly four decades, Barrymore has come close to some devilish misfortunes herself, but what makes her life so tragic and inspiring at the same time? The answer comes with Barrymore’s deep ties to Hollywood starting at such an early age.At the age of five, Barrymore appeared for the first time on-screen with sci-fi film Altered States, released in 1980. The actress had a more than troubling upbringing with an abusive father who left Barrymore’s family when she was just six months old. Her mother, Jaid, was an aspiring actress, sharing a similar dream as her father. With only her mother left to raise Barrymore, she was often found at Hollywood parties with her mother drinking, and she has admitted that even at the young age of seven, she was combining alcohol with ice cream.
(04/21/21 2:52am)
By Conner Tighe
The Wonderlands went for something fresh and daring with their latest single, “Friends,” which features DJ artist Hilliard. This is the first piece of music The Wonderlands have released since their last single, “The Push,” back in February. After at least five listens, my opinion remains unchanged. The single is a new sound and demonstrates the band’s willingness to push past boundaries of what fans expect and what the band wants to explore, but is more stagnant than other releases.
The Wonderlands were founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, by Ball State student Miles Jena (lead singer/guitarist) and friend Adam Steele (bassist/vocalist). The duo grew into a five-person band with Jill Gavigan (keyboard/vocalist), Derek Johnson (drummer), and Patrick Oakes (guitarist/vocalist). The band first released music in 2018 but dropped their first album, This Digital Life, in 2020.
Hardships of love
“Friends” is not the first love-themed single to come from the band. Tracks “Danced Herself to Death,” and “The Push” cover that playing field. The Wonderlands have touched on many relatable topics known to young adults everywhere: love, friendship troubles, and finding oneself in a constantly evolving world. With a world heavily divided by everything possible and life pulling us in all directions, The Wonderlands know how to put it out there for the world to hear. The Wonderlands have built their reputation and sound off their emotion and storytelling through young adult experiences. Each track they’ve released has had emotion at its foundation, and it’s for that reason that the band can carry their fanbase for so long. The band wants to be relatable, fun, and in their unique way, quirky, which they achieve.
I know that you said I was the one/But I’m starting to think that we’re not even in love
The single is repetitive and although much of their other tracks share the same quality, this track doesn’t feel like The Wonderlands. Whereas most tracks they released go for the “feels,” “Friends” goes for something tamer and “too relatable.” Love ballads with a pop sound and the groundbreaking theme of “love” at its core are tiresome and overachieved at this point in music history. It’s a classic single of one-sided feelings and dealing with those feelings. Their latest piece is nothing exceptional, but speaks to what unrequited love is when friendship becomes not the best label for two youngsters.
A new genre
The band has dabbled in many genres: jazz (“Feels Like”), soft rock (“The Push”), and many beautiful piano presentations (“Trying to Reach You”) but haven’t touched pop until now. “Friends” is pop with the fast-paced beats you would hear on the radio today. The single doesn’t feel like the band’s usual music as it makes a sense of conformity to what’s “hot” today. It’s good to know the band leaves nothing off the table, and it’s expected The Wonderlands will be leaning into additional territory as their career continues to take shape. Something about the presentation was just off to me. Jena’s vocals are impeccable, and the male-female duo was a nice touch, but it’s not what I’m used to hearing from the band. It’s possible that The Wonderlands are in a transition period, blending popular themes and the unique sound they’ve always had. “Friends” will leave fans confused on what to expect from the band next, which can be both good and bad.
I don’t think I can love you like I did when we were kids
Lead singer Miles Jena provides most of the spotlight here, but the band brought in Gavigan for a solo of her own. This is the first time I’ve heard The Wonderlands go for something like this. It works for the most part but becomes repetitive and can run dry after the first run-throughs. It’s possible with other tracks like “Danced Herself to Death” and “The Push” that it will bury “Friends” with all the love the two have received on Spotify.
Recommended if you like:
Badly
Luca & Julia
Mark Ambor
Sources: Byte, The Wonderlands Band, Facebook, Spotify
Featured Image: Facebook
(04/19/21 9:03pm)
Welcome back to another episode of Byte's news podcast, "Wrapped Up"! In this episode, Blake Chapman reports on President Biden's meeting on semiconductor shortages, the new live-action Gundam, and Sony's new investment in mobile gaming. Tune in for all this and more on this week's episode of Wrapped Up!
(04/19/21 9:01pm)
Ball State Daily · Wrapped Up S1E10: An electronic panic reaches the White House
Welcome back to another episode of Byte's news podcast, "Wrapped Up"! In this episode, Blake Chapman reports on President Biden's meeting on semiconductor shortages, the new live-action Gundam, and Sony's new investment in mobile gaming. Tune in for all this and more on this week's episode of Wrapped Up!
Host: Blake Chapman
Edited by: Blake Chapman
Graphic by: Emily Hanes
(04/19/21 8:29pm)
Warning: This review may contain spoilers for this episode and previous episodes of "My Hero Academia"
(04/18/21 10:00pm)
By Kellyn Harrison
Warning: This review may contain spoilers for this episode and previous episodes of "My Hero Academia"
As a die-hard fanboy, Deku has studied many heroes’ abilities and ferociously scribbled notes in his journal well before receiving One For All. The amount of strategy pressed between the journal’s pages has saved him in many fights and helped shape him into the hero he is today. Especially when he takes notes on his classmates for future training scenarios or combat missions, as he did in this episode. While fans and Deku knew Class 1-A’s abilities were complex, we didn’t know how complex they were, more so for the hero course's newest addition, Hitoshi Shinso. This episode continued the joint training arc between Classes 1-A and 1-B introduced in the last episode. I thought this arc would focus more on Shinso and Class 1-B’s abilities, but we received surprises from all parties involved in this fight’s episode. This case made for a satisfying continuation of the class’s development, making the viewer grow even more hooked to the characters’ growth as heroes.
The shadow assailant
While I was wrong about this episode focusing solely on Shinso’s growth as a hero, there were still many moments mixed in that highlighted his abilities. Many of which have been honed to limit the expanse of his weaknesses, similar to the other hero students. So, that puts him on a similar playing field as the others and exposes the depth of his training with Class 1-A’s teacher, Shota Aizawa. His only major downfall is his lack of teamwork experience. This con makes sense, as it would seem jarring to the viewer if he was already accustomed to working in a team environment since he was (presumably) emotionally detached from the rest of UA’s students.
In the beginning, we watch Shinso explain his quirk in depth to the other members-Koji Koda, Denki Kaminari, Eijiro Kirishima, and Tsuyu “Tsu” Asui- on his team. This didn’t allow much time for them to formulate a plan, so it showed how isolated Shinso was from the other group members because he has never experienced fighting within their environment of high-level teamwork before. However, it was promising and exciting to see him work well with the other students in Class 1-A by the end of the episode when his remaining teammates- Kaminari and Tsu- realized they were close to losing to team Class 1-B. During the process, we see the members talk about strategy and explain their quirks. In the end, the team wins. We see Shinso be put in a place of belonging within Class 1-A’s ranks because of Kaminari and Tsu’s encouragement. The group successfully wins the exercise through their last-minute seamless strategizing.
In the previous episode, Shinso explains he is not there to make friends and wants to surpass the students to become a worthy hero. However, where I predicted Deku would soften the brainwasher’s heart like he did Shoto Todoroki, there was a surprising yet heartwarming twist when Kaminari offered praise for Shinso’s abilities. It proves to the viewer that Shinso might warm up to the idea of teaming up or joining the ranks of Class 1-A. This part not only places Kaminari’s character in a different light than what we have previously seen him in, but it shows potential for Shinso emotionally instead of just professionally and physically. This makes the viewer feel more attached to his character development beyond just curiosity due to his connection with Aizawa and sudden probable introduction into the hero course.
Electrifying personality
In previous episodes, Kaminari has been used as comic relief. He has become associated with Minoru Mineta for his womanizing ways and Katsuki Bakugo for his lighthearted quips alongside the fact that when he overuses his quirk, he becomes a dunce. However, here we see him not only outsmart the opposing team, but become a character with a lot more depth and emotion than previously established. When he praises Shinso for his work and appears concerned for Tsu after injuring herself, Kaminari exposes a more emotional and caring side. This vulnerability is a nice development in Kaminari’s character growth because it establishes his current relationship with his classmates, a starting point in his relationship with Shinso, as well as Shinso’s budding emotional ties to Class 1-A. It shows some intelligence under the goofy exterior he portrays especially when he proposes a strategy to capture Class 1-B’s vine user, Ibara Shiozaki, after losing to her in the UA sports festival. It is a nice development and shows how much he has matured since the first season. His character just needs a backstory, as well as the others. Especially with female characters, this is an issue My Hero Academia’s manga artist, Kôhei Horikoshi, needs to adopt to add a little more depth to the characters' journey in becoming heroes, which is why the Joint Training Arc was exciting because it added more profoundness to Class 1-B. Class 1-B’s character growth is something we haven’t seen much of before, other than in season three’s training camp arc.
Raising the stakes
This episode was very important in adding depth to characters, but it only added another piece of anticipation into the puzzle, as we wait for Deku and Shinso’s rematch. It is only the second episode of the joint training arc, and the tension is already high, and it only grows each time Deku takes notes on Shinso’s abilities throughout the exercise. It is all lighthearted, of course, but it makes the anticipation grow all the same, and it will only continue to grow as we slowly get through each team’s action-packed training exercises. Especially since we will finally see Hawks and Fumikage Tokyami work together in the next episode after only seeing them interact in My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising. While this is really exciting because we have yet to see the duo work together and watch Tokyami prosper professionally, it only adds to the time we have to wait to watch the rematch. Especially since My Hero Academia is known to stretch action-packed arcs over multiple episodes while adding in or developing other extremely important plot plots, which brings into question whether Tokyami is joining Hawks in his mission to finally defeat the League of Villains.
Sources: Byte, IMDB, IMDB, Byte
Images: IMDB, Fandom, Fandom
Featured Image: Crunchyroll
(04/16/21 8:30pm)
by Conner Tighe
Perhaps one of the most well-known novel, movie, and gaming series of the past decade, Harry Potter has become something of a milestone in my life. It was one of the first games I played, and over a decade later, it’s still one of the series I enjoy playing. Whether it’s dueling Death Eaters, flying on a broom, or sneaking past guards, the Harry Potter series has had its ups, but it certainly has had its downs in the gaming franchise. Here, I rank the series from best to worst.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
I'm biased when I say this title is the best, as it’s the first one I played in the series. But, after having played all eight titles, I still think it provides the best experience. Potter’s second year provides the most fun and true-to-heart Hogwarts experience. Players will collect Famous Witches and Wizards Cards, unlock new spells, and more. Furthermore, players can zoom around the castle on a broom. By finding lost items for students around the castle, players will earn more house points than other houses. Racing with your broom, throwing gnomes through hoops, and buying up all of Fred and George Weasley’s goodies in their shop make the experience that much better than releases afterward.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Potter’s first adventure on the PlayStation mirrors Chamber of Secrets almost exactly, with only a few slight differences. Again, players will complete daily tasks, find lost inventory for students, obtain new spells, and more; but this game is glitchier, has different areas to explore, and offers different spells although sharing similar spells with its successor.
While sneaking past prefects, body-binding spells go through walls, making your job that much more difficult. The screen will go black at times, forcing you to restart from wherever you last saved. In that sense, the game is ruthless in making you redo tough challenges if it decides to glitch on you. But the overall experience is still there for Potter fans.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Potter’s final journey ends in mediocre gameplay and a fast-paced storyline. Players can switch combat spells to match enemy attacks and defense positions. Players can experience characters like Professor McGonagall, Seamus Finnigan, Ginny Weasley, and more. The game's mission to include diversity this way is a hopeless trope. No two characters are different as everyone uses the same spells. The only "side missions" include collecting small glowing orbs to unlock character trophies. However, the experience has its sense of replayability. Sometimes the most exciting part of the journey is the end.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Creators took the combat system to a whole new level when this installment came out. Potter begins his journey with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, searching for Voldemort’s Horcruxes. Players will protect wizards and witches from both Snatchers and Death Eaters. Voldemort’s followers won’t be the only enemies Potter will face. Spiders, dementors, and more await the three. The missions seem repetitive after a while, making the game feel useless. Potter enters the Ministry of Magic after escaping with Voldemort’s locket. This makes no sense in the realm of logic, and I can’t ignore the fact the game took this route with the plot. The experience is worthwhile for one play-through, but beyond that, little takeaways come from the experience.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Potter’s sixth year is a mere copy of his fifth as an errand boy. You can brew potions and duel students and Death Eaters. Nearly Headless Nick guides players around the castle. It was an upgrade from the Marauder's Map idea with its predecessor. The lack of real combat makes the upgrading system futile. The game follows the book and film well and is a mediocre year at Hogwarts.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Prisoner of Azkaban was the first sign that the trio was growing up. The plot balances classwork and side plots. You’ll battle creatures using different tactics and spells. This was the last game in the series to incorporate the Wizard and Witches card hunt, which was disappointing. The classic dueling system was not as good as the previous release, and the game took away the broom flying option. The game was a drab forgotten release, much like Goblet of Fire.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Order of the Phoenix expanded upon the dueling system, allowing players to use more combat spells like stupefy, protego, and petrificus totalus. Unfortunately, much of the game is taken up by having Potter run errands for students involved in Dumbledore’s Army. By using the Marauder’s Map, players will explore Hogwarts’ dungeons, corridors, and exterior to upgrade spells and achieve tasks. It gets boring quickly but is better than its forerunner.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Oh boy, this game was bad. The combat system, the bug issues, the lack of scenery and levels. The famous trio returns to Hogwarts, maneuvering challenges related to the Triwizard Tournament. Players can cast a variety of spells at the click of a button. The AI casts the spell related to the individual situation players are put in. By pressing one button, the correct spell will be cast, depending on the enemy's weakness.
Players will explore the Herbology greenhouses, the infamous Little Hangleton Graveyard, and more. Potter will battle fiery salamanders, poisonous bugs, and all other sorts of craziness. You can collect Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans and challenge shields to upgrade skills. Although the game attempted to make the most of the experience, it failed. The AI gets stuck in corners, and you replay levels repeatedly to make sure you can get to other levels.
Sources: Scout Life
Featured Image: Pinterest
(04/16/21 6:09pm)
Graham and OK break down the upcoming additions to the MCU, the Black Widow movie and the Loki TV show.
(04/16/21 1:12pm)
Ball State theatre students participated in a virtual Cave theatre production that opened Thursday, written by Stephen Adly Guirgis, and directed by Mason Golden. The plot follows Jackie, who believes that his girlfriend is cheating on him when he sees an unidentified hat in his apartment. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Spring 2021 theatre season is entirely virtual, with this play being performed over Zoom, with each actor in a different room each calling in to interact with each other separately. The show is open Thursday-Sunday with showtimes from 7:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. For tickets, please visit https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/bsu/969.
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(04/15/21 10:22pm)
Despite the alarming number of assignments congregating on my to-do list and the mountains of textbooks piled on the desk in my tiny dorm room, I scrolled through Tik Tok. I did this because it is the only thing that drags me from the pull of schoolwork and gives me a break from the pressures of being a sophomore in college. Most of my feed includes memes and music, so I am used to people on the platform recommending me new music. But it was the dreamy and up-beat sound used as a dramatic parallel to the heavy references including systematic racism and generational trauma that drew me to Rina Sawayama. I immediately searched for her music and have been listening to her self-titled debut album since then. In fact, I am listening to it now as I fiercely type at the very desk I should be finishing homework at. Instead, I need to share with the world how groundbreaking Sawayama is, so her music can be spread and appreciated as the piece of art it is.
