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Twenty One Pilots hits a bullseye with ‘Trench’

 ‘Trench’ truly could have easily been another ‘Blurryface,' but Twenty  One Pilots put in the effort to create a better, more unique experience  for the listener. The incredible production elevates the music to  another level and compliments the melodies sung by Tyler Joseph. The  story of the album is dense and worth diving into. But the main feature  is how the music constantly changes while still feeling like a cohesive  record. For those who have not listened to Twenty One Pilots, this album  is definitely worth listening to. For the fans of Twenty One Pilots,  this albums serves as a high point in their discography that you will  love.  


‘Forza Horizon 4’ is defined by a difference of nuts and bolts

 'Forza Horizon 4' offers some of the most fluid and unique experiences  that any racing fan would be dying to have. Unfortunately, the scale  seems to tip in both directions when considering the little tweaks that  throw the whole engine out of whack. It seems in this iteration, the  British edition of the horizon festival gets caught in the commuter  lane. 



‘THINK: PEACE’ is R&B Eccentric Clarence Clarity’s poppiest record yet

 Even if it is not quite as fully developed, fresh, or intriguing as its  predecessor, THINK: PEACE is still a strong sophomore record from  Clarence Clarity that further proves that he’s one of the most  inventive, forward-thinking producers out there. It also is a perfect  record for people wanting to listen to Clarence Clarity for the first  time. His trademark glitchy, maximalist production is still intact, but  it’s toned down and Clarence’s talent as a songwriter takes the front  seat. Everything is a bit more streamlined, for better or worse. 


‘Mega Man 11’ is a legendary return for an iconic character

 'Mega Man 11' is everything fans were hoping for and more. Even with  subpar sound design, everything else from the visuals to the level  design to the minute-to-minute gameplay is Mega Perfection. A franchise  as battered and bruised as 'Mega Man' deserves this kind of relief. With  this kind of title bringing glory back to the name of the Blue Bomber,  one can only hope this ushers in a new era of 'Mega Man' goodness. 



‘My Hero Academia: Two Heroes’ is an anime movie at its finest

 For both newcomers and veterans of ‘My Hero Academia,’ ‘My Hero  Academia: Two Heroes’ captures your attention from the start. Class 1-A  are their usual loveable selves, especially Bakugo, and the few new  characters were memorable. Some background was given for All Might, so  it was neat to see the No. 1 hero when he was younger. The fighting  sequences were action-packed and just beautiful to watch. The animation  looked amazing, and ‘My Hero Academia: Two Heroes’ proved just how much  better MHA would be if it were always on the big screen.