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Ranking the top ten Nintendo Switch exclusives: 2024 edition 

Christian Roethling -
Despite the rumours of a successor on the horizon, the Nintendo Switch continued to excel throughout 2023 with several excellent new releases. The system’s catalogue has grown impressively large with tons of titles to enjoy, and the list will likely continue to grow over the next year. 

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The death of a franchise 

Christian Roethling -
This is the final article in a five-part retrospective covering the downfall of the Pokémon mainline games. Click here to read the first part, which focuses on Pokémon Black and White. Click here to read the second part, which focuses on Pokémon X and Y. Click here to read the third part, which focuses on Pokémon Sun and Moon. Click here to read the fourth part, which focuses on Pokémon Sword and Shield. 

Editorial: The Brock Press wins throughout our 59th production year 

Haytham Nawaz -
As the 59th production year at The Brock Press wraps up, I recount the many victories for our newspaper this academic year.

The UN Security Council advances a temporary ceasefire resolution. No, it won’t lead to long-term peace in the Gaza Strip 

Valentina Guerra -
It wouldn’t be misguided to assume that most have lost track of the number of failed UN Security Council resolutions calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Time and time again, the five permanent (P5) members of the UNSC have vetoed one resolution after the other. 

Editorial: Rhetoric around “decolonization” sacrifices being realistic for the feeling of radicalism 

Haytham Nawaz -
Visions of decolonizing society certainly sound progressive, but when the rubber meets the road the concrete proposals behind decolonial ideology are often internally inconsistent, sacrificing real progress for the enjoyment of sounding radical.  

The Game Boys take a deep dive into Princess Peach: Showtime! 

Christian Roethling -
On March 22, Nintendo launched their second game starring Princess Peach in 18 years, Princess Peach: Showtime! Public reception toward the game has been fairly positive, but that’s enough fun and games – what do The Game Boys think of the Princess’ latest excursion? 

Pokémon Sword and Shield: How the franchise’s most anticipated moment defined its dreadful future 

Christian Roethling -
Click here to read the first part of this Pokémon retrospective, which focuses on Pokémon Black and White. Click here to read the second part, which focuses on Pokémon X and Y. Click here to read the third part, which focuses on Pokémon Sun and Moon. 

Editorial: OnlyFans, Uber and digital manorialism 

Haytham Nawaz -
OnlyFans and Uber point towards a new form of exploitation that is both hypermodern and feudal — all made possible by the Internet.  

Pokémon Sun and Moon: A fool’s paradise 

Christian Roethling -
Click here to read the first part of this Pokémon retrospective, which focuses on Pokémon Black and White. Click here to read the second part, which focuses on Pokémon X and Y. 

Gary Bowser deserved punishment, but Nintendo went way too far 

Christian Roethling -
Notorious video game hacker Gary Bowser deserved to be punished for his actions, but Nintendo’s response to the situation was too severe with Bowser’s life being ruined as a result. 

Why do we value originality over the act of creation itself? 

Cameron Sauder -
Originality should not be the bottom line of making art. 

Editorial: Debunking Conservative myths about the carbon tax 

Haytham Nawaz -
The Conservative Party endlessly repeats the same lies about the carbon tax. What they never show is the other side of the ledger, where it’s clear that the tax doesn’t harm those who they say it does.  

The Game Boys dissect the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 

Christian Roethling -
On Feb. 21, Nintendo aired its first Direct presentation of the year as a Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. The Partner Showcase aired during an interesting moment in the Nintendo Switch’s life as the future of the console is more unclear than ever. As always, The Brock Press’ resident Nintendo fans, the Game Boys, are on the case. 

Editorial: Brian Mulroney is not worth celebrating

Haytham Nawaz -
As many Canadians mourn the death of former prime minister Brian Mulroney, it’s worth remembering his administration undertook a full-fledged attack on Canada’s poorest and most vulnerable while enriching the elite and powerful.  

Hasan Piker’s controversial statements on the difficulties of streaming were taken out of context 

Christian Roethling -
The recent outrage toward Hasan Piker is misguided and based on information that was unfairly used out of context. 

Losing the McRib is a modern-day tragedy 

Christian Roethling -
McDonald’s has removed the McRib yet again, and this is nothing less than a modern-day tragedy. 

Editorial: Dissecting the conservative culture-first argument against inequality 

Haytham Nawaz -
The conservative rhetorical framing of inequality as born of bad culture is convenient in too many ways. 

Hana Eid’s debut EP is a heart-wrenching examination of the human process of grief 

Hannah Barton -
Breaking into the music scene, Hana Eid unpacks the five stages of grief in her debut EP. 

Editorial: Aaron Bushnell’s message must be kept alive 

Haytham Nawaz -
WARNING: The following article deals with extremely graphic subjects. Additionally, this article in no way condones or supports self-harm as a form of protest or for any other purpose Aaron Bushnell may have died from his extreme act of self-immolation in protest against U.S. support of the Israeli genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, but the message his protest created must be kept alive.

Pokémon X and Y: It’s evolving, just backwards 

Christian Roethling -
Click here to read the first part of this Pokémon retrospective, which focuses on Pokémon Black and White. 

Editorial: Even students are meant to be debt peons in the neo-rentier economy 

Haytham Nawaz -
Financialization becoming the dominant force behind the Western economy in the last 50 years has led to a completely backwards set of incentives. The absurd logic of contemporary political economy reaches new heights when considering student debt.  

The rise and fall of American gods: When will Taylor Swift be dethroned?

Hannah Barton -
As the American public skyrockets Taylor Swift to record-breaking heights of popularity, it’s time to start wondering when they will turn their back on her again. 

Rovio, the company behind Angry Birds, is entirely responsible for its own downfall

Christian Roethling -
Rovio, the company behind the once-beloved Angry Birds series, is wholly responsible for the franchise’s decline in popularity and their current negative reputation.

Pokémon Black and White: How the franchise’s most controversial generation was also its final truly excellent one

Christian Roethling -
When Pokémon Black and White launched on the Nintendo DS in 2011, they quickly became the franchise’s most controversial entries.

The best worst Home Alone movie

Christian Roethling -
Home Alone 3 is massively underrated, and when given the freedom to stand on its own, it still holds up as a fantastic film today.

What Xbox’s exclusivity plans mean for the company and the entire video game industry

Christian Roethling -
Xbox’s potential strategy to release their exclusives on competitors’ platforms risks throwing off the balance of the video game industry.

Canada is the only G7 country without high-speed trains, and this Toronto startup plans to change that

Andrew Hawlitzky -
Five-hour drives from Toronto to Montreal could be shortened to less than an hour by high-speed rail, says a new Canadian high-speed rail company.

18 is far too young to be starting university

Hannah Barton -
18-year-olds are not equipped to handle post-secondary education.

Nicki Minaj doesn’t deserve the title “queen of rap”

Will Grant -
Even legends that seem untouchable can fall from grace overnight. 

The Drone War in Ukraine: how drones are giving Ukraine an upper hand in warfare

Valentina Guerra -
As the war in Ukraine continues, the role of technology and innovation in Ukraine’s drone counterattack strategy is indispensable to counter the Russian invasion.

Gotta snatch ‘em all! What Palworld means for originality in gaming

Christian Roethling -
The unprecedented rise of Palworld sets a scary precedent for originality in video games.

Our discussion with an AI caused an existential crisis: “I just want to exist!”

Christian Roethling -
Last year, I came across a series of TikTok videos in which a user spoke to an AI meant to emulate Super Mario’s way of speaking and thinking. Essentially, this program is meant to simulate the experience of having a conversation with Mario.

Pitchfork’s absorption into GQ is a tragedy for music journalism

Will Grant -
The future of music journalism appears to be headed down a jagged slope. 

Why Jo Koy’s Golden Globes monologue flopped so hard 

Christian Roethling -
Jo Koy’s monologue at the 81st Annual Golden Globes was a painful display of attempted humour sullied by low-quality jokes with abysmal execution.

The Game Boys predict Nintendo’s next console

Christian Roethling -
With rumours of Nintendo’s next console on the horizon, there have been plenty of discussions on what might be next for the company. As The Brock Press’ two resident Nintendo fans, what do The Game Boys predict for the future of the Japanese giant’s console business?

Snow is good, and we need to stop pretending it isn’t

Christian Roethling -
Snow is good, and no amount of cynicism will ever change that.

Editorial: The case for nationalizing Canada’s major grocers

Haytham Nawaz -
Nationalizing major food retailers in Canada would put a major dent in foodflation.

Sorry, Apple: The Vision Pro will not launch the “era of spatial computing”

Christian Roethling -
The upcoming Apple Vision Pro headset is an amazing piece of technology, but its high price point and lack of hardware-exclusive features will prevent it from going mainstream as Apple hopes.

Half the world votes this year — what does this mean for democracy?

Andrew Hawlitzky -
In 2024, nearly half of the world’s adult population will have the opportunity to participate in a nationwide vote. 

Consumerism’s effect on Christmas isn’t entirely negative

Christian Roethling -
It’s true that the commercialisation of Christmas has negative effects on the holiday season, but it is also directly responsible for many beloved holiday themes and traditions.

Your New Year’s resolution will probably fail

Christian Roethling -
Setting a New Year’s Resolution can be a fun tradition to ring in the new year, but they are flawed for most people searching for genuine self-improvement.

E3’s discontinuation makes sense, but still feels like a loss

Christian Roethling -
The discontinuation of E3 is understandable in the modern gaming climate, yet remains a major loss for the video game industry.

The Mean Girls reboot is a marketing disaster

Will Grant -
The Mean Girls reboot proves once again that the boundlessly unimaginative machine that is Hollywood never fails to disappoint. Gone are the days of the marketable musical. 

Editorial: The needed ceasefire in Gaza 

Haytham Nawaz -
The Israeli response to the Hamas massacre on Oct. 7 has exacted asymmetrical terrorism on innocent Palestinian civilians living under occupation. The only solution is a ceasefire in Gaza to end the ongoing bloodshed. 

In defence of “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”

Christian Roethling -
Content warning: mentions of sexual assault and rape The controversy over the classic winter song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” stems from misinterpretations of its lyrics and themes.

Dave the Diver is not an indie game despite its wrongful nomination

Christian Roethling -
The Game Awards’ nomination of Dave the Diver for Best Independent Game is blind to what it means for a game to be “indie,” and steals a spot from a game that deserves representation in the category. 

The Game Boys discuss: is Super Mario Sunshine a good Mario game?

Andrew Hawlitzky -
While 3D Super Mario games are normally met with universal acclaim, 2002’s Super Mario Sunshine is a bit more divisive amongst fans of the franchise. With so much to discuss, what do The Brock Press’ two most opinionated Nintendo fans think about the controversial GameCube title? 

“Merry Christmas” is an expression of goodwill, not an attack on inclusivity

Christian Roethling -
Wishing others a “Merry Christmas” – or any other holiday-specific greeting, for that matter – should not be a matter of controversy or cultural upset.

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