Monday, March 18, 2024

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The Game Boys dissect the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 

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. 

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!”

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

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

Why Jo Koy’s Golden Globes monologue flopped so hard 

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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. 

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

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

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?

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

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

Exams are an archaic form of evaluation, and it’s time to stop relying on them

Exams do not encourage long-term learning, and an overreliance on them detracts from the overall learning process.

Pokémon’s penny-pinching philosophy is preventing perfection

While Pokémon products continue to bring in billions of dollars, the franchise’s quality is starting to falter as a result of its executives’ greed.

“Swifties don’t vote for Milei” — the Taylor Swift impact on Argentina’s presidential elections

Does being a Taylor Swift fan mandate adhering to certain political ideologies, or candidates, over others? Many Swifties in Argentina believe so.

Video games deserve to be preserved

Nintendo owes their fans legal, modern and reasonably priced ways to play their old games, and if they fail to do so, they should not be surprised when fans turn to emulators. 

Meta has quietly accepted Threads’ death

Threads allowing its users to delete their accounts without affecting their linked Instagram account is an admission of the platform’s long-running failure. 

Guess what, Billie Eilish: men get body-shamed too

Billie Eilish’s comments about men’s appearances not being scrutinised are untrue, harmful and hypocritical. 

The Game Boys discuss: is the Zelda movie a good idea?

On Nov. 7, Nintendo announced that their flagship video game series The Legend of Zelda would be getting a live-action film, set to be co-produced by series creator Shigeru Miyamoto and longtime film producer Avi Arad. Naturally, the Internet is up in arms over the announcement, but what do The Brock Press’ editors think about the upcoming film?

Married to the mob? It’s time to file a divorce

Adopting mob mentality as a basis for thought is a threat to independence, and we need to tread carefully if we hope to maintain our collective ability to think critically.

Our education system is failing the next generation

Schools should nurture students’ creativity, not restrict it. 

You don’t owe your parents respect

You don’t owe your parents respect, but it’s a good place to start. 

Here’s why you should expect a Nintendo Switch successor in 2024

It is reasonable to assume that the Nintendo Switch’s successor will launch in 2024.

Rosanna Pansino’s flippant allegations are a surprising misuse of her online influence

Rosanna Pansino’s handling of the controversy involving MrBeast is a childish, dramatic overreaction to an unfortunate situation in an attempt to manufacture drama.

Banning Halloween costumes is nothing more than an anti-fun mandate

Trying to stop kids from participating in Halloween festivities is wrong, especially in a world where they’ve already had so many experiences taken from them.

When it comes to virtue signalling, sharing isn’t caring

In most cases, people who take part in online trends intended to fight hate are more concerned with making themselves feel righteous than making any sort of meaningful difference.

Nostalgia is a powerful marketing tool, but it shouldn’t be abused

Nostalgia is a powerful marketing force but abusing it for profit is detrimental to any franchise’s legacy.

The Security Council is in dire need of voting reform, as seen by the U.S veto on Brazil’s humanitarian aid draft resolution

At a time in history when geopolitical issues are proliferating, the global community desperately needs an unbiased decision-making body concerned with security, not with strengthening the interests of individual states. 

Doxing is always dangerous and must be dealt with accordingly, even if YouTube doesn’t think so

Doxing is never an appropriate solution to a conflict, regardless of the circumstances.

The newest addition to the Vegas skyline turns heads with its game-changing new technology

The Sphere, a brand-new entertainment venue on the Las Vegas Strip, claims to be a “next-generation entertainment medium that is redefining the future of live entertainment” – but is that true?

SZA may not be ‘wack,’ but her overreaction was

SZA’s recent response to a fan referencing a fanbase meme on Instagram was inappropriate for a person who willingly chose a life of fame.

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