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Chaos and creativity define ‘Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream’

Jesse Jones, Lead features reporter • April 23, 2026

‘Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream’ has taken over fans' screens and social media. See how the game has changed since the first 'Tomodachi Life.'

Does ‘Pokémon Champions’ triumph as a battle simulator?

Logan Bowman, Copy/100th anniversary editor • April 21, 2026

The newest installment in the Pokémon series is here. Here's a review on the state of the game.

In ‘Pokopia,’ Pokémon cultivate a new society in a postapocalyptic world

Jesse Jones, Lead features reporter • March 18, 2026

The new game 'Pokopia' from 'Pokémon' welcomes fans and players further into the minds and hearts of the little creatures.

Weekly Distractions REWIND: spring break edition

Tucker Young and Jesse Jones • March 17, 2026

Over spring break, the sidelines distractions team spent lots of time enjoying new shows, games, movies and music. Here are our favorite distractions from the week off.

Indies and blockbusters mix in 2025 Game of the Year race

Jesse Jones, Reporter • November 25, 2025

From record-breaking indies to long-awaited sequels, this year's nominees showcase gaming’s full range.

Weekly distractions: ‘Dancing with the Stars’ turns 20, Olivia Dean’s new tour and the biggest reveals from Nintendo Direct

Sidelines staff • November 17, 2025

A sampling of this week’s healthy distractions from all the chaos of the world.

Weekly Distractions: ‘The Wiz,’ ‘Demon Slayer’ and Bad Bunny hype

Sidelines staff • September 29, 2025

A sampling of this week’s healthy distractions from all the chaos of the world.

Weekly distractions: ‘High Potential,’ Silksong and is Cardi B the drama?

Sidelines staff • September 22, 2025

A sampling of this week’s healthy distractions from all the chaos of the world.

MTSU Esports takes Super Smash Bros. community to the next level

Brett Walker, Sports editor • March 11, 2025

For the last five years, the MTSU Esports club hosted weekly Super Smash Bros. tournaments on campus. Located on the third floor of the student union, the weekly invitationals saw players of the popular Nintendo fighting game come together to enjoy the franchise they held so dearly.