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The Economic Impact of GTA 6

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With GTA 6 set to release in less than a month, the anticipation is rising. Not only is the game expected to generate billions in revenue, but it will also cost the U.S. economy over a billion dollars according to Game Rant. In GTA 5’s first year it sold almost 35 million copies; its successor...

Needle Little Cozy?

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Dressmaker is a cozy, enjoyable sewing simulator game by developer Cozy Lives. This is their first game released on Steam, the full version of the game having been released September 21, 2026 to overwhelmingly positive reviews. Dressmaker is a single player creative sandbox game built around owning and running your own dress shop, set in...

Gears E-Day a Beautiful Brutal Bash

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My expectations for Gears of War E-day were low, especially after Gears 5 was poorly received, so going into E-day, I thought I’d be pulling teeth going through the campaign with my buddies. To my surprise, from the beginning where we were bashing Locust brains in with rusty construction equipment to the end when we...

Sand-sational New Indie Game

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Otterly Lost is a new indie game that dropped on September 23, 2026, focused on an otter named Otto who was swept away from his home after a mysterious event leaving him stranded in new waters surrounded by various different creatures to befriend and help as you make your way around, exploring and unlocking new...

Splattercatgaming YouTube: A Channel to Find your Next Indie Game

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When looking at the large sales on Steam, it is often hard to decide just which game you should buy. Splattercatgaming is a YouTube channel hosted by a creator known online simply as Matt, who breaks down upcoming indie games. In 30- to 60-minute videos, Splattercat works to break down a title’s gameplay, from the...

Ceramic Classes at Butte to Chico Ceramic Center

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A Ceramics Instructor at Butte College was asked: “Why do you think this class is important for Butte College students?” Samantha Muntifering says, “The ceramics studio becomes a place where they can find their creative voice, connect with others, and build friendships that extend beyond the classroom.” Personally, my passion for art and love of...

Butte College libraries highlights Banned Books Week

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Butte College libraries at Main Campus and the Chico Center added displays of challenged and banned books in recognition of Banned Books Week, which runs Oct. 4-10. The displays feature books that have faced attempts to restrict access to them, along with information about censorship and book challenges. This year’s theme, “Let Books Be. Protect...

Who Paints Joy

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The artist Paula Kaplan made a painting she named Who Paints Joy. It was in the Butte College gallery from August 31 to September 29. You were able to come by Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 pm to check out her wonderful art. Kaplan layered her paintings using acrylic, mixed media, and oil,...

LGBTQ+ History Month

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Though October is commonly known for its spooky festivities and Halloween atmosphere, it is also a very important month for many individuals. October is LGBTQ+ history month. A time to celebrate all the influential queer people of the near and far past and recognize all they’ve done for the community. Without these individuals, the rights...

Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez Fires Head Coach Jim West Following His Loss At UFC Fight Night Sacramento

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After his most recent loss against fellow middleweight Gregory Rodrigues at UFC Fight Night Sacramento it has been reported by those close to Hernandez that he has made the decision to split from his long time head coach Jim West. West had picked up some unwanted notoriety after the current middle weight champion Sean Strickland...

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