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ENTERTAINMENT

‘Luke Cage’ Season 2: An emotional, conflicted Luke Cage

By CJ Wilson / July 14, 2018

 Season two of Luke Cage gives more than expected. More action, more  humor, and greater references to the MCU related to the Marvel Netflix  shows. While it doesn’t have a central villain for almost the whole  season, it still focuses on developing Luke Cage’s character. It brings  up questions about what it means to be a hero and how to reconcile with  those we love. This show is personal and not for younger viewers. If you  want action and an emotional story, than watch this season of Luke  Cage. It isn’t recommended for viewers that prefer the quirky, joyful  side of Marvel. 

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘Detroit: Become Human’ is an ambitious sci-fi drama with flawed features

By CJ Wilson / June 6, 2018

'Detroit: Become Human' is an ambitious interactive sci-fi drama where  your choices have a drastic impact on events, making them more  satisfying than other games in the genre. Though I wish the story wasn’t  so heavy-handed with game's motifs, I still enjoyed the subtlety  conveyed through its tech and performances. Much of the gameplay could  have been improved by giving more options with the mechanics, like the  detective mode, and providing reminders of the choices I had already  made. But I would still recommend this game for people looking for a  story-driven game with branching paths. 

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘A Way Out’ is a unique co-op story-driven action adventure game featuring a charismatic duo

By CJ Wilson / April 4, 2018

'A Way Out' will keep your attention for the entirely of its story. Leo and Vincent are both fascinating characters with relatable motivations, even if the story has some cliche plot points and wooden dialogue. Most of the minigames are somewhat out of place for the game’s story with their weird mechanics, but provide some fun distractions for you and your co-op partner. I would recommend this game to anyone that is looking to have some enjoyment with friends, and if they are looking for some action and a suspenseful story. You will definitely not want to miss this prison-break friendship that creates a stomach-punching finale.

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘Tomb Raider’ might be the movie that breaks the video game movie curse

By CJ Wilson / March 24, 2018

'Tomb Raider' is a somewhat unfocused action-adventure film that still manages to provide some charisma. Director Roar Uthaug gets confused in a visual style that defines our realistic expectations for most of the film, but is able to make up for it with a compelling character in Lara Croft. While it won’t redefine the video game movie subgenre, it still is an entertaining film to watch.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ is a unique cultural celebration fit for a king

By CJ Wilson / February 23, 2018

Overall, Black Panther succeeds as an excellent entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It delivers on being an action adventure film, a political statement, and a celebration of African culture. While the film does start off a bit stagnant, the cast’s performances and emotional themes keep the film on the path in becoming an entertaining ride.

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ENTERTAINMENT

The Year in Review: Byte’s Top-Reviewed Games of 2017

By Emily Reuben , Nolan Leahy , Aidan Kearney , Tanner Kinney and CJ Wilson / December 29, 2017

Another year of Byte reviews allowed us to shine a light once again on a wealth of games worth playing. Sure, there were some duds, but the masterpieces far outweighed them. The year 2017 featured improvements on recent installments of the Destiny and Sonic franchises, plus a spectacular first-year showing for the Nintendo Switch including obligatory new beauties in the Mario and Zelda departments. And with Cuphead bringing some mainstream attention to a brand-new indie studio, the future of independent gaming has never looked brighter.

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘Marvel’s The Punisher’ is a powerful story about an anti-hero looking for justice

By CJ Wilson / December 7, 2017

'Marvel’s The Punisher' on Netflix is a smart addition to all of the other Marvel shows on the streaming service. The show is elevated by strong performances from both Bernthal and the supporting cast. While its approach to tackling political issues might get heavy-handed at times, it deserves a pat on the back for trying. Also, while some of the supporting characters don’t get as much development as they needed like some of the other characters, the show never completely goes off the road into absurdity. It succeeds with a stellar first season that manages to feel standalone from the other Marvel shows on Netflix.

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GAMING

‘Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus’: Fighting Nazis for American freedom

By CJ Wilson / November 15, 2017

Overall, Wolfenstein II:The New Colossus is a fantastic single-player first-person shooter with beautifully written characters and spot-on performances. The story greatly expands upon the world of Wolfenstein with B.J. and his friends fighting to save America from the oppressive Nazis, with a memorable villain like Frau Engel being a formidable adversary to B.J. Blazkowicz. Fans of the series and of first-person shooters who want an exciting story will enjoy this game with its approximately 14-hour campaign that gets them to mowing down plenty of Nazis in a colorful grotesque fashion.