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REVIEW: ‘Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Vento Aureo’ Episode 7: “Sex Pistols Appears, Part 1”

 “Sex Pistols Appears, Part 1” is a delightfully entertaining episode  that fleshes out one of its core cast members and delivers on comedy.  While there are some mild pacing issues and Sex Pistols might be a  recycled Stand idea from Stardust Crusaders, it doesn’t detract from the  episode’s overall entertainment value, featuring some very creative  dance animation and fun character dynamics. 



How It's Played S2E4: Game Leaks for the People

Welcome back to this week's episode of How It's Played. On this episode we are discussing leaks in the gaming world and all that surrounds them. As a consumer, you look forward to leaks so you know what to expect, but as a creator, it can be devastating. How are these leaks happening? Do they help or hurt or the game/company? What do they mean for you? All of this and more on this week's episode of How It's Played.


‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ is a smashing success

 ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’, despite a potentially regressive narrative  for its’ lead and some clear cuts made for time that leave some loose  ends to be hastily tied in the last five minutes, manages to meet and  even surpass the high expectations one would have coming out of the  original.  



‘Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald’ is utterly riddikulus

Overall, 'The Crimes of Grindelwald' is a jumbled mess that fails to  build on the previous installment. While the film does show Grindelwald,  the plot stumbles with drama completely unrelated to the villain. This,  along with poorly edited visuals, creates a dull sense of imagination  to any fan of the Harry Potter universe. 



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‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ creator Stephen Hillenburg dies of ALS at 57

Hillenburg was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, otherwise known as ALS, in March of 2017 and died of neurological complications at his home in Southern California. Nickelodeon tweeted the news today stating, “We are sad to share the news of the passing of Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of SpongeBob SquarePants. Today, we are observing a moment of silence to honor his life and work.” Nickelodeon went on to say that the characters and world Hillenburg created, “will long stand as a reminder of the value of optimism, friendship and the limitless power of imagination.” 


Rising Indiana star: An interview with Lauren Sanderson

There are plenty of local artists paving their way and searching for the opportunity to make it in the music industry. Lauren Sanderson, an up-and-coming artist from Fort Wayne, has made that dream a reality.