The Geek-Out

          It’s been just about three years since Marvel released their Hawkeye show, exclusive to Disney+ . It didn’t release with much fanfare; it was largely overshadowed by the hype for Spiderman: No Way Home , which released five days before Hawkeye’s finale episode, and many IMBd reviews call it cliche, predictable, or otherwise unremarkable. But I’m here to tell you that these reviews are incorrect: Hawkeye is a fun, well-paced show that accomplishes its goals well, brings in new and entertaining characters, and manages to completely avoid the power creep problem that has infected so much Marvel content. Spoilers below!           Now, I have to admit, I’ve always had a soft spot for Hawkeye , so I might be biased. He gets a lot of flak in the MCU for being just a regular dude standing toe-to-toe with the likes of Cap , Iron Man , and Thor , but that’s one of the reasons I like him so much, and one of the reasons the sh...

  The holidays are approaching, school is ramping up for college students like myself, and the world feels more chaotic than ever. In stressful times, it’s more important than ever to make time for ourselves and de-stress where we can. And what better way to do that than by playing a video game? Gaming is my favorite way to de-stress, because in order to play a game you really have to give it your full attention . It’s not passive like watching TV, and its more physically engaging than reading a book (though both of these are wonderful alternatives).  With that being said, here are my top four games I play to de-stress after a long day (and why): 1. Minecraft Minecraft logo, from Google Images          Ah, Minecraft. An oldie, admittedly, but a goodie. What can’t you do in Minecraft? Minecraft’s world is infinite, and your only limitations are how creative you’re willing to be. Personally, when I play Minecraft to relax, I hop on my friend’s Min...

  Major news for Nintendo fans– on Tuesday, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa announced via Nintendo’s X account that the successor console to the Nintendo Switch (often referred to as Switch 2) will be backwards compatible. For those not familiar with the term, this means that the new console will be able to play Switch games. Additionally, Mr. Furukawa announced that Nintendo Online , Nintendo’s online-play subscription service, will also carry over to the Switch 2. OLED Nintendo Switch Model. Credit: Polygon   So what does this mean for Nintendo fans? It means that you’ll be able to play any and all of your favorite physical Nintendo Switch games on the Switch 2, and you won’t need to worry about buying a new online service membership to play online with friends, or play the retro games that Nintendo offers through its Premium online service. But don’t get too excited; we still know very little about the Switch 2, and there may be limitations on how much Switch cont...