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Why Is the Next-Gen Trailer for NBA 2K21 Kinda Fire?
Let me keep it firmly a buck with you: I typically ain’t checking for the new NBA2K. Growing up, I loved playing games like NBA Live, NBA Ballers, and of course NBA Street. I tried to give the 2K series a fair shake in recent years but I’m just ass, y’all. I simply struggle to…
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George Floyd Mural in Minneapolis Defaced for the 2nd Time
In Minneapolis, a mural dedicated to George Floyd was defaced for the second time in the past two months. ABC News reports that surveillance footage depicts a man in a ski mask approaching the mural and spraying it with red spray paint at around 4 a.m. on Sunday. In August, a similar incident occurred when…
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Nebraska ACLU Files Lawsuit Alleging Omaha Police Used Excessive Force During Protests
A recently filed lawsuit accuses the Omaha, Neb. police force of using excessive force during the prolonged protests against police brutality and systemic racism this summer. ABC News reports that the American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska filed a federal lawsuit questioning the tactics Omaha police used in response to the protests in May, June,…
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NFL Will Implement Video Monitoring to Ensure Coaches and Players Are Following Coronavirus Protocols
After two games were postponed as a result of players contracting COVID-19, the NFL has announced new protocols to combat the spread of the virus. According to CNN, one of those new protocols is the implementation of a video monitoring system in training facilities. The league explained that the video monitoring system is to ensure…
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Voter Registration Deadline Extended in Florida and Arizona
Still haven’t registered to vote? Well, you’re in luck if you reside in Arizona or Florida. Florida Secretary of State Laurel Lee extended the deadline for voter registration to Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. ET after increased traffic crashed the registration website, CBS News reports. In a statement released Tuesday morning, Lee says she…
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Star Wars: Squadrons Is a Phenomenal Game in a Frustratingly Limited Package
Growing up, Star Wars games like Rogue Squadron, The Clone Wars and Jedi Starfighter occupied a large amount of my time. While I love a wide variety of Star Wars games, I’ve always had a particular appreciation for the vehicular-based ones. I even owned Star Wars: Demolition. This shit is real, y’all. Going into Squadrons,…
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Mississippi Authorities Investigating Possible Hate Crime Charges for Father and Son Who Shot at Black Teens
In Mississippi, a white father-son duo is under investigation for a hate crime after allegedly chasing and shooting at two Black teens who were riding ATVs. The Clarion Ledger reports that the Yazoo County Sheriff’s office charged Wade Twiner, 48, and Lane Twiner, 22, with assault for allegedly shooting at the teens and ramming one…
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After 2 Years, No Charges Will Be Filed Against Chicago Cop Who Fatally Shot Black Security Guard
In 2018, Jemel Roberson, a Black security guard, was restraining an active shooter when he was shot and killed by a Chicago police officer. Two years later, the office of Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx has announced no charges will be filed against the officer, CNN reports. “After an extensive and thorough review of…
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Katanas and X-Wings Top This Week's Good-Ass Games at Good-Ass Prices
Well. This has been a week. What better way to end it than by indulging your vice of choice, firing up your console and getting down on some good ass games? This week’s list includes a brand spankin’ new game as well as one of the best games to be released this year. Star Wars:…
