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Until Dawn: the Present, Future, and Reality of Video Game Adaptations

In recent years, interest in video game adaptations has surged, leading to mixed successes. The live-action Until Dawn movie, directed by David F. Sandberg, is set for release on April 25, 2025. With unique story routes and no canon ending, viewers are curious about its interpretation. Previous adaptations show a trend of skepticism among fans. Continue reading Until Dawn: the Present, Future, and Reality of Video Game Adaptations

 
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Total Drama Island in 2025?

Total Drama Island has returned with new seasons after fifteen years, introducing sixteen new contestants at a different camp. While some challenges have modern themes like drag racing, the show’s humor and character dynamics, including the first openly gay character, Bowie, remain strong. Season two will air in 2025. Continue reading Total Drama Island in 2025?

 
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New Ruleset Shakes Up Competitive Pokémon

(Image via The Pokémon Company) Staff Writer: Brian Galindo Email: bgalindo@umassd.edu Pokémon is a topic that needs no introduction. Competitive Pokémon is one way that the very popular game franchise is played. Though it is not a particularly famous aspect of the game franchise, talking about the competitive format shows the different ways one can play. Every generation of Pokémon has a unique set of … Continue reading New Ruleset Shakes Up Competitive Pokémon

 
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Femininity and Trans Legibility in Super Mario

The CWGS hosted an event led by Robin Cabral, exploring femininity and trans identity in the Super Mario series. Topics included Princess Peach’s evolving role and the gender representation of characters like Birdo and Vivian, highlighting significant discussions on gender and gaming. Continue reading Femininity and Trans Legibility in Super Mario

 
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Live vs Recorded Music: Why is Live Music so Appealing? 

(Image via abcnews.go)  Staff Writer: Aidan Danforth  Email: adanforth@umassd.edu  A boy buys tickets to see his favorite artist and asks his friend to go with him to the show. They go to the show and walk out looking at one another, thinking about the incredible time they had. The roaring beats and the chanting crowds create a shared experience they’ll never forget.  Live music has … Continue reading Live vs Recorded Music: Why is Live Music so Appealing? 

 
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The Story of Tate McRae 

(Image via 9news.com)  Staff Writer: Aidan Danforth Email: adanforth@umassd.edu From the rise of Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, and many more, 2024 saw a drastic change to the pop industry. One of the less talked about artists is Tate McRae who went on a tour for her second album Think Later. During the tour, she released a single, “It’s ok I’m ok,” followed by another single, … Continue reading The Story of Tate McRae 

 
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