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• Electric Retrospective- 6 fighters join ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’

  By Sean Mullins on December 13, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  With any Super Smash Bros. installment, the spotlight is always on new playable fighters, and “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” is no different, although it sacrifices quantity for quality. “Ultimate” introduces six newcomers, fewer than any previous installment. This is due… Read More ›

• Electric Retrospective- Review: ‘Pokemon Let’s Go!’ lets itself go

  By Sean Mullins on November 21, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  When remakes try to recapture the magic of their source material, lightning doesn’t always strike twice, as is the case with “Pokemon Let’s Go! Pikachu” and “Pokemon Let’s Go! Eevee.” The “Let’s Go!” games are remakes of “Pokemon Yellow,” an… Read More ›

• Statesbots hosts Tech Challenge meet

  By Sean Mullins on November 13, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Statesbots, the WGHS robotics team, will sponsor a Tech Challenge meet in Roberts Gym on Nov. 17. The meet will be smaller than other robotics competitions, so 10 to 12 teams are expected to attend. The meet will consist of… Read More ›

• Juniors perform for famous composer

  By Sean Mullins on October 15, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Juniors Elizabeth Teeter and Caleb Miofsky performed in the concert “Finishing the Hat- Songs for Sondheim” for composer Stephen Sondheim during his St. Louis Literary Award acceptance ceremony on Oct. 4, at Sheldon Concert Hall. Sondheim composed for various musicals… Read More ›

• Electric Retrospective- Telltale to tell no more tales

  By Sean Mullins on October 12, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Telltale Games shocked the games industry this month by announcing its closure, and while the future of its unfinished projects is uncertain, what’s more important is the future of the staff that created them. The adventure game developer was created… Read More ›

• Electric Retrospective- Review: ‘Octo Expansion’ gives refreshing spin on DLC

  By Sean Mullins on October 2, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Though “Splatoon 2” is most known for its fantastic multiplayer and constant free updates, its single-player campaign excels as well, and “Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion” is well worth the wait for extra campaign content. “Octo Expansion” takes place adjacent to… Read More ›

• Opinion: Films need photosensitivity warnings

  By Sean Mullins on September 18, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  “Incredibles 2” is still fresh in the public’s minds, but the movie’s flashing lights controversy has mostly died out. However, if the film industry doesn’t change, intense effects will pose a threat to viewers. The film’s antagonist, Screenslaver, can brainwash… Read More ›

• Review: ‘Happytime Murders’ wastes concept and talent

  By Sean Mullins on August 30, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Although a bad movie can be a disappointment, it’s even more tragic when a promising movie is lackluster, as is the case with the Jim Henson Company’s latest film, “The Happytime Murders.” “Happytime” portrays puppets living alongside humans, albeit they’re… Read More ›