Apex Legends: The next battle royale to surpass all
Gabriel Barrenechea, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2019
A wide variety of customization and a multitude of characters to choose from makes "Apex Legends" one of the greatest games in the Battle Royale genre by combining fast paced gameplay and freedom to approach. "Apex Legends" is a free-to-play first person shooter based survival game created by Respawn...
‘Kingdom Hearts 3’ Review: a conclusion of amusement
Tyson Tsoi, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2019
“Kingdom Hearts 3” is a beautiful crafted visual addition to the next generation of Japanese role-playing-games, but ultimately suffers from a lack of content that feels awkwardly rushed through its development. "Kingdom Hearts 3" follows the conclusion to the story of Sora, a young boy who ...
‘The Kid Who Would Be King’ is a hilarious adaptation of a classical tale
Ashley Gonzalez, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2019
"The Kid Who Would Be King" is a classic adventure movie with an impressive modern twist. Joe Cornish, director of well known movies like Ant-Man and Hot Fuzz, pays a pleasing homage to the arthurian legend in his latest film, "The Kid Who Would Be King" and deserves recognition. The movie involves a young bullied b...
The Backstreet Boys are back: DNA Album Review
Mehek Kapur, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2019
Filed under Features, Impulse, Music, Reviews
The Backstreet Boys released their hyped up new album, DNA - the group’s tenth studio album and their first full-length album since 2013. Overall, the album is smooth, modern and a perfect testament to how the group has evolved over time with throwbacks to their roots. The comeback itself has been mass...
‘Serenity’ is a lacking neo-noir thriller without much substance
Ashley Gonzales, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2019
I give Steven Knight, writer and director of “Serenity,” credit for establishing a big leap with this different film, but it fails to meet expectations with its script writing and awkward plot twists. 'Serenity' consists of Baker Dill (Matthew McConaughey), a fishing boat captain who leads tours ...
‘Resident Evil Two’ is the perfect haunting reinvention of a classic
Tyson Tsoi, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2019
The world of the "Resident Evil" franchise is a horrendous zombie experience, but "Resident Evil Two" has pushed the boundaries of experience and reinvented the true definition of horror at its finest. “Resident Evil Two” is a zombie survival 2019 remake of the original 1998 version, where you...
‘Glass’ is a shocking portrayal of delusional grandeur
Phoenix Mantei, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2019
M. Night Shyamalan’s movie, ‘Glass,’ explores a new portrayal of delusional people who believe they are superheroes, confirming such a thing could in fact be possible and showing it is significantly dangerous to those with this mindset. ‘Glass’ is a crossover between Shyamalan's previous ...
‘Dragon Ball Super: Broly’ shatters expectations with its riveting story and animation
Hwan Lee, Impulse Editor
January 17, 2019
With its seamless spectacular animation and plot, “Dragon Ball Super: Broly” is an absolute thrill that delivers a flawless visual experience unlike any other animated action film, fit for both anime fans and newcomers to the series. Even though the theater I experienced the movie in offered poor ...
Nice Buns! Special edition- The Counter
Brenna White, Staff Reporter
January 15, 2019
Filed under Impulse, Nice Buns!, Reviews
While The Counter’s customizable burgers certainly have crowd appeal with its potential variations, it would seem that a fluctuation in quality is also present despite its higher cost which is fixed no matter what. Although this was my first visit to The Counter, its commendable reputation preceded...
Electronic Music Showcase shows a wide range of dynamic electronic music
Gautam Nair, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2018
De Anza College held its scheduled Electronic Music Showcase on Dec 8, offering a wide variety of vocals, tunes, beats and inspirations. The showcase had a casual setting, with the audience primarily composed of the performers' friends and acquaintances. The performing artists themselves described...
