The Current | Vol. 31 Issue 15

November 17, 2020 | nsucurrent.nova.edu 7 Arts & Entertainment OFFSHORE CALENDAR Free Virtual Screening: “Changing Seas: Mystery of the Humpback Whale Song” Nov. 18 | 3 - 5 p.m. RSVP Free Virtual SoGal Coffee Social Nov. 19 | 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. RSVP MUSE Live! – Virtual Arts Event Nov. 19 | 8 - 9 p.m. RSVP Virtual Concert: Sons of Mystro Nov. 21 | 10 - 11 p.m. RSVP Artists and the Pandemic: Free Virtual Panel Nov. 24 | 7 - 8 p.m. RSVP Save Our Seas: Free Virtual Distinguished Speaker Panel Dec. 3 | 6 - 8 p.m. RSVP Virtual Screening: “Guardians of Our Troubled Waters” Dec. 3 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. RSVP A Christmas Carol: The Musical Dec. 11 | 8 p.m. & Dec. 12 | 2 p.m. RSVP Bath & Body Works holiday candles for schmucks I’ve always been a sucker for the holidays. There’s just something about it that has always appealed to me. I’ll do the gingerbread houses, stockings and the cookies. I’ve done everything at least once, except for Hallmark movies. I’m not ashamed to march right into a Bath & Body Works and smell the best holiday candles they have to offer. In fact, I did and I’ll tell you which ones I wouldn’t mind smelling till my eyes started watering. Fresh Balsam The name says it all. It’s that pine tree smell you get when you just throw it on top of the car orwhen you have to stuff your face into it to hang a particularly heavy ornament. A truly timeless smell that appeals to noses of all sensitivities. Peppermint Marshmallow This could be a very divisive candle. If you like having your home smell like, well, peppermint, then this is for you. My God, will it smell like peppermint. However, if your nostrils can only handle as much as your taste buds can of this seasonal treat, then you might want to keep reading. Flannel I guess the idea behind this candle was tocapture the logger-type scent. I don’t know if they succeeded or failed, but it just smells like someone drenched wax in cologne. I guess it’s a great candle for those who enjoy the smell of their grandfather, but really, it’s a shame because the smell wouldwork great as a spray. Ass a holiday candle, though, I’m not entirely sure of what it’s marketing. Frosted Cranberry This candle smells much better than it should have. I expected, like most candles, an intense saturation of an already overbearing scent. This was very different. “Frosted Cranberry” carried that sweet smell in a muted undertone that almost made me spend $24.50 on it. First it giveth, then it taketh your money. Spiced Gingerbread A sensitive nose would quake at the scent of “Spiced Gingerbread.” The smell hits you at full force and adds an extra curveball: an after- smell. It’s hard to describe what an after-smell is like -- it’s like an aftertaste, but more fragrant. The downside is that if you don’t like the scent to begin with, the after-smell won’t do you any favors. However, I do have to give Bath & BodyWorks props on managing to pull it off. Champagne Toast Another surprisingly good, soft smell. This scent is by no means overpowering and headache- inducing. It’s just enough to get its message across. The enticing aroma of champagne is what this candle has to offer and it makes for a simple, but sophisticated, scent to have wafting around your home. These are just a few of the many candles you will find on the market this holiday season. Hopefully, you’ll go candle hunting as well and make me feel less embarrassed. Don’t forget to practice fire safety. PHOTO PRINTED PERMISSION BY R. PEREZ Get some seasonal candles to get your home’s in this year holiday season Action packed games coming 2021 Currently, many game releases are getting pushed back, something that is becoming a common occurrence due to COVID-19. As of Nov. 11, the following are the dates expected for these video games that are set to release in 2021. Gotham Knights (2021) Consoles: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation4, Xbox One Revealed in August, “Gotham Knights” takes place in the corrupt city of Gotham. Following the deaths of Batman and Commissioner Gordon, the only people who stand in between full corruption and restoring society are Batman’s allies; Robin, Batgirl, Red Hood and Nightwing. Being the proteges of Batman, it’s up to them to take down two villains: Mr. Freeze & the Court of Owls. Players can play as any of the proteges in this open world, action-role player game that is set to release in 2021. Far Cry 6 (Feb. 18, 2021) Consoles: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia Another installment of the popular “Far Cry” series, “Far Cry 6” is expected to be released on Feb. 18, 2021. “Far Cry 6” takes place on a fictional island located in the Caribbean called Yara. Ruled by dictator Anton Castillo, the island of Yara is in the midst of a revolution. The player plays as Dani Rojas, a freedom fighter who is fighting to bring his nation back to its former glory. Dictator Castillo is modeled after and voiced by Giancarlo Esposito, Gustavo Fring from “Breaking Bad.” Halo Infinite (2021) Consoles: PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox One Five years after the release of “Halo 5: Guardians,” “Halo Infinite” is one of the most anticipated games that’s been announced, as many regard the “Halo” franchise as one of the most notable in gaming history. Not much is known about the plot, but Master Chief is said to have a much bigger role than in the previous games. “Halo Infinite” was originally supposed to be released with the Xbox Series X on Nov. 10. Now, it’s been delayed until 2021. Hitman III (Jan 20, 2021) Consoles: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia The eighth installment of the “Hitman” series is set to be released on Jan. 20, 2021. The popular third-person stealth game features six new locations in addition to the ones provided in previous installments. The protagonist, Agent 47, must travel around the world to assassinate targets. “Hitman 3” is the third and final installment of the “World of Assassination” trilogy. “Hitman” fans should be excited to see the conclusion. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury (Feb. 12, 2021) Consoles: Nintendo Switch An addition to “Super Mario’s 3D World,” this new video game release contains “Bowser’s Fury.” Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Blue Toad must save all of the Sprixies that have been captured by Bowser. Contrary to former Mario games, this game is in 3D and set to release for the Nintendo Switch on Feb. 12, 2021. By: Blake Malick Contributing Writer By: Rey Perez Contributing Writer