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The Legacy of Mac Tonight
A brand’s identity is defined by their mascot – and no mascot was cooler than Mac Tonight in the 80s.
Flo Rida Is In The Eurovision Song Contest
Flo Rida was not initially supposed to be in the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. But there he is, featured on a song representing the nation of San Marino?
The End of Hideaki Anno
Neon Genesis Evangelion is one of the most iconic anime of all time, and Freudian analysis of Rei Ayanami, Asuka Langley, and Shinji Ikari, provides a whole new layer, and how does this relate to Hideaki Anno himself?
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s Joker’s Evolution Through The Meta
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is an esport defined by its sense of scale. In particular, the introduction of new DLC characters radically changes discussions on viability as players scramble to determine if they’re viable – or if other characters become more viable due to winning the matchup.
The Joy of Gaming: Hollow Knight
Over the past year, I’ve played through a great number of new games to help keep me afloat during these “unprecedented times.” Since I’ve been given the platform, I’m going to be writing about each of these games, and what specifically I love about them in: The Joy of Gaming, or TJOG. This week: Hollow Knight.
The Best Songs of 2021 (So Far…)
Feeling like 2021’s been a “slow” year for music? Need some new music to put in your rotation? Here’s a short collection of the top five songs that have been released so far this year.
Mulan, Mulan, and Raya: A Tale of Three Disney Asians
Disney’s Mulan is a cultural landmark among generations of Asian-American kids. But what if Disney could do better? And what if they could do much, much worse?
James Murphy Accidentally Wrote An Epic Poem
In the 2,800-ish years between the Odyssey’s initial oral performance and my reading, someone got the bright idea to recite a poem while music was playing in the background. And more than two millennia after the Odyssey was initially written, James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem accidentally wrote an epic poem.
In Seasons 12 and 13, Blaseball: The Expansion Era Lives Up to its Name
In Season 13, Blaseball gets bigger and better.
The Joy of Gaming: Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
Over the past year, I’ve played through a great number of new games to help keep me afloat during these “unprecedented times.” Since I’ve been given the platform, I’m going to be writing about each of these games, and what specifically I love about them in: The Joy of Gaming, or TJOG. This week: Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate.
Blaseball is Back, and Better Than Ever.
After the several-month long Grand Siesta, Blaseball is back with Season 12: Peace & Prosperity: The Return, and there are more mechanics and nonsensical phrases than ever.
