Aaron Picklesimer

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NEWS

In our restless dreams…we go back, to that town, 'Silent Hill 2'

By Aaron Picklesimer / December 3, 2024

Bloober Team’s remake of iconic Silent Hill 2 is near a masterpiece. It might not achieve the same status as the original, but the game builds upon the foundations of what Team Silent originally designed over two decades ago, giving players, new and old, a fresh lens through which to experience the sorrowfully psychological story of James Sunderland. Any fan of the franchise should look to this game as the potential that the franchise isn’t dead—that hope may yet still reside within the town of Silent Hill.

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NEWS

History of: Tim Burton

By Aaron Picklesimer / October 29, 2024

Tim Burton has had a long career, spanning several decades, reaching the height of becoming a household name with successful and artistic films under his belt. But with every crescendo, comes the diminuendo of the fall. Though as Burton has once again broken free of Disney, there comes the hope of a rising second act, like a corpse rising from the grave.

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OPINION

“Life is Strange: Heatwaves” — A small step forward under the heat of fandom

By Aaron Picklesimer / September 18, 2024

Life is Strange: Heatwaves is a love letter to the franchise it heralds from, but fails to fully recapture the fanfare of the story it is continuing. Brittney Morris clearly respects and cares for the franchise, but caters to a constricted page count and fans who have history with the franchise. 

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OPINION

'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League'—A villain of an Arkham game

By Aaron Picklesimer / April 17, 2024

With massive shoes to fill, Suicide Squad Kills the Justice League manages to stake it's own claim in the Arkham Universe, despite some issues cropping up here and there. With fun new gameplay mechanics and a cast of loveable, unloved unheroes, The Suicide Squad is here to stay

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OPINION

Silent Hill: The Short Message—a grim discussion of our generation

By Aaron Picklesimer / April 17, 2024

Even with good gameplay design, the legacy of Silent Hill seems to be too much for Silent Hill: A Short Message. With weaker performances and weaker story, A Short Message comes up a bit short.

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OPINION

‘Lies of P’: the puppet of Soulsborne

By Aaron Picklesimer / November 8, 2023

With stylish game design and intense mechanics, Lies of P finds itself in a world of grim fairytales and despair. Following in the footsteps of FromSoftware's growing legacy, this Soulsborne-like masterpiece captures magic with no strings attached.

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OPINION

Metallica’s ‘72 Seasons’, a mix of classic sounds and fall away lyrics

By Aaron Picklesimer / May 9, 2023

Metallica returns this year with their 11th studio album and despite being a marked improvement from their last release St. Anger, 72 Seasons doesn't manage to capture the classic thrash style that brought the band to fame. While boasting headbanging riffs and revived vocals, Metallica can't seem to escape their habits. 

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OPINION

‘The Owl House’ is a lesson in acceptance, and the final episodes of Season 3 remind us of that.

By Aaron Picklesimer / May 9, 2023

Closing the doors to its heart and soul, The Owl House concludes it's third and final season with teary eyes and a massive heart. From stunning animation to award-worthy performances, The Owl House cements itself as an animation must-watch. 

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OPINION

'The Car' takes you on a drive around your emotions

By Aaron Picklesimer / November 14, 2022

The Car is the latest release by British alternative-rock idols Arctic Monkeys. With a powerful return from Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino, the Arctic Monkeys showcase well-oiled and refined songwriting chops.

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OPINION

‘The Owl House’ has a new palisman and its name is Trauma

By Aaron Picklesimer / November 9, 2022

The Owl House season 3 premier delivers a rousing amount of heart and action. Following a nail biting season 2 finale full of heartbreak, season 3 draws you in for a hug and helps you learn to heal.