Entertainment

Entertainment

Overview

Movies, Books, TV, Video Games, Theatre, the list goes on!

Article Casey Rafter

Sparky’s Best Albums 2023

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We expanded our reach this year to find out what our Sac State, Sparky-lovin’ community was listening to this year. Not only were there KSSU DJs DJ Geo, DJ MB, Dj Key, DJ Larry Dee, DJ Bumble, DJ Jetjetplane, DJ TeZaSean, DJ Birdie, The Other, DJ Rafterian, Chris Woodard, DJ Artrocks, DJ Kayla and DJ Harrito BUT we opened up our survey again to the staff at The State Hornet AND a few other fans of the station.

All in all, 24 Sac State students helped us determine the cream of the crop from 2023.

Article Harrito Andres

Let’s Talk! My Hero Ultra Rumble Edition!

Welcome to my new blog miniseries, “Let’s Talk!” In this series, I’ll give my opinion on the latest subjects like music, video games, and anything else that catches my eye! The first-ever entry will be on My Hero Ultra Rumble, a series I know NOTHING about, but the game is so entertaining in my opinion. It’s super fun even if people don’t know much about the series like me! Without further ado, let’s talk!

Article Harrito Andres

Pokémon Scarlet/Violet Teal Mask DLC Review

Hey guys it’s me again, DJ Harrito! This time around I’ll be reviewing the latest Pokémon DLC, spoilers of course! I’ll be tackling my opinion on the DLC and its main story, not including the side quests like the Perrin storyline. Obviously, this mini-blog is about my opinion and my opinion only so if you disagree with my opinions that’s ok!

Article Brittany Burnsed & KSSU DJs

What’s Our KSSU DJs’ Favorite Scary Movies?

October is a time for all things spooky and fun, and one of the best things to do for Halloween is get together with the ones closest to you and watch your favorite scary movies. We asked our KSSU DJs to share their favorite scary films to watch for Halloween, so that you might enjoy the same frights as them!

Article Harrito Andres

Fire Emblem Engage Review

I want to start off by saying Fire Emblem Engage isn’t a terrible game. Many people may have varying opinions but here’s my take on it: It’s an “Ok” game. I wouldn’t say it’s awful, but I also wouldn’t say it was the best either. Here’s a spoiler-free review from your Sacramento State KSSU DJ!

Article Sarah Blunt

Music For A Sushi Restaurant – What The Heck

Harry Styles came out with his album “Harry’s House” In May of this year. With catchy songs and his already large fame, this album was an immediate success. The next step for artists when coming out with albums is to plan a tour as well as start working on music videos.

Article Sarah Blunt

Book Review: Daisy Jones & the Six

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 I gave up on reading for a while, considering so much of high school and college had been spent reading for assignments and papers. Recently, I decided it was time to get back into reading for myself. I went to Barnes & Noble with a friend and picked out three books, one of which was “Daisy Jones & the Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. 

Article Charlie Charm

Nobody Saves the World on Game Pass

Are you paying the $15 a month Xbox is charging for Game Pass right now? Are you browsing their game selection and wondering what you should play and what is absolute garbage? Well, have no fear, Delivery Boi is here with another great game review for you.

Article Aaron George

Are Streaming Services Just Cable?

Living in 2021 means that your family or someone close to you has one or more streaming services. These include Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, and basically any other platform with the newest huge show that the internet won’t stop talking about for two

Article Aaron George

Will Smash Bros Die?

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Well, we are finally here. The last DLC character in Smash Ultimate, Sora, is here. This could very likely be the last smash DLC ever, considering that there probably won’t be another smash game. At least for the creator, Masahiro Sakurai, this will be his last smash game. There has been a lot of discussion of whether Smash as a whole will die

Article Brian Thao

Why you should watch Violet Evergarden

Why you should watch Violet Evergarden

Violet Evargarden is an anime created by Kyoto Animation who are known for creating visually beautiful and emotional anime, such as A Silent Voice, Clannad, and Sound! Euphonium. The video/blog post contains spoilers of the first episode and the premise of Violet Evergarden. The following is the edited-written version of the video “Why Violet Evergarden is the best Anime in the Universe.”

Article Aaron George

If You Could Recommend Only One Show…

There are so many shows out nowadays. Seriously. Someone could watch 100 shows that nobody around them has ever even heard of. The sheer quantity is astonishing.

Article Lawrence Charles

Invincible. A Must Watch Series.

Amazon Prime and other streaming services do an amazing job at one specific thing that I have noticed for the past few years, and that’s taking lesser-known comics and turning them into TV shows. One of amazon prime’s newest originals is Invincible, which I mentioned earlier is a lesser-known comic dating all the way back to 2002.

Article Aaron George

Movies vs. Streaming: Which is best for Marvel?

With the surge of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) content releasing on streaming platforms, it got me wondering- what is better for the universe-based franchise? Are tv series better, or are the traditional movie settings better?

Article Phantom of the DJ

Five Podcasts To Check Out!

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Podcasts are a great source of entertainment when you’re driving through Sacramento traffic, on public transport, walking around campus, cleaning your room, or even going to the gym. I find myself listening to podcasts more than music on most days. If you’re a n00b when it comes to podcasts, fear not! Here are five to start off with: