By: Aileene-Bjork Novascotia, Staff Writer “Happy Wheels” is definitely of its time, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. This is a game from when free-to-play browser games were still popular, and “Let’s Play videos were still innovative and fresh. Now, after a whopping 16 years, “Happy Wheels” has finally gotten a full retail release at a price of $4.99. ...
Read More »The Outlast Trials – Anything but Torture Review
By:Aileene-Bjork Novascotia, Staff Writer I have seen and done horrible things in The Outlast Trials. I’ve had to saw a man’s legs off at a recreation of the Last Supper, I’ve electrocuted a police informant, and I’ve melted a politician all the way down to the bone. But, while you might say “Jeez,” it’s all a part of the messy ...
Read More »“Fallen Aces Episode 2” is a Smash Hit, Wiseguy
By Aileene-Bjork Novascotia, Staff writer When I played the first episode of “Fallen Aces” titled “Heart of Glass” back in 2024, I was greeted to one of the freshest experiences I’ve played in a while. All the pieces fit perfectly: the noir, the comic-like appearance, the depth of combat and exploration, and the replay value. More notable was how these ...
Read More »Primetime: The Darkness Behind TV’s Darkest
By Aileene-Bjork Novascotia, Staff Writer “Tonight on Dateline, This Man Will Die” is a 2007 Esquire article written by Luke Dittrich. From a first glance, you can expect it to tackle mature subject matter, but with a name like that, you can’t help but read it. Lance Oppenheim’s debut feature film based on said article, “Primetime,” created a similar feeling ...
Read More »Buddy: Friendship is Tragic!
By Aileene-Bjork Novascotia, staff writer Before going to see Casper Kelly’s “Buddy,” I read online about several incidents where parents demanded refunds after taking their children to what they thought was a family film. I scratched my head about how this mix-up could’ve occurred despite its “R” rating and creepily ominous poster. Nevertheless, now that I’ve seen it, I believe ...
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