Everyone wants to bare their opinion to the world. It is something that is uniquely yours and cannot be replicated by others. I see thousands of posts online that analyze and interpret different forms of media, each showing a little bit of themselves each time they hit that publish button. I wanted to look at two that I found to see how the ecosystem is doing.
Overwatch 2 Review: I have been avidly playing Overwatch since its release in 2016, so I was excited to hear others’ opinions about the newly released sequel. GameInformer has some nice parity in this review; it acknowledges that the game is not perfect while still giving it the props it deserves. One of the most divisive things about Overwatch 2 is the switch to a free-to-play model, which has also led to the inclusion of a purchasable battle pass. Brian Shea, the author of the article, mentions that the game keeps all of the walled off content cosmetic. The only substantial issue is that when there is a new hero added (hero = playable character), the player must grind the battle pass for a substantial amount of time to unlock it. Shea keeps an open mind to the changes and does not let the awfulness of the company that made the game affect the objective value of it, and that is greatly appreciated.
Bad Habit Review: I looked up the most popular song right now, and Bad Habit by Steve Lacy popped up. I personally have never heard of the song or the artist, so I gave it a listen. Not my cup of tea at all, but the review that I found had a different point of view on it. Brent Faulkner, known as ‘the musical hype,’ found the song to be an incredible listen. He described it as being well-written, relatable, and diverse. Faulkner shows his unabashed adoration for the song, as he does not mention a flaw in his review. Often, many writers will force in a ‘problem’ in a review to seem unbiased. It is refreshing to see one that is so candid about their enjoyment. I would have enjoyed a more thorough look into the song itself. Faulkner has a master’s in music, so he could provide a unique and knowledgeable interpretation of the more subtle things in the song. All in all, though, it was an enjoyable read that attempted to change my opinion, though it did not succeed.
Cheesecakeify My Opinion 
You give a throw-away line about the awfulness of Overwatch’s parent company. I know what you are talking about, but it could bear a bit of discussion of your are going to throw it in.
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Keaton, I liked the two different mediums (and their corresponding reviews) that you picked. You stated your ideas clearly and in a way that reads smoothly. I probably could have used more context about the setting/story of Overwatch, just as a person that’s not really a gamer but is interested. Also, I would go a bit more into depth about the song like lyrics, rhythm, and if any of your thoughts overlapped with the other review. I strongly agree with your opinion that it’s refreshing to see a review that openly enjoys something so much and that you don’t always have to throw in a negative topic to level it out. Great job!
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