Friday, December 22, 2017
Latest Call of Duty Release is Best-Selling Game of the Year
A recent graduate of Pennylvania State University with a degree in civil engineering, Michael (Mike) Angeleri is a managerial assistant at Eastern Lift Truck. In this role, he assists the manager of the company’s used truck department while also maintaining, cleaning, and organizing work and recreational vehicles and other equipment. Michael Angeleri likes to spend some of his free time playing video games. One of his favorites is the Call of Duty series.
According to data released from the NPD Group, the latest in the franchise, “Call of Duty: WWII,” has been the best-selling game of 2017 as of November 30th, when the data was released. The series’ latest entry is the highest performer since 2012’s “Call of Duty: Black Ops II.”
A new Call of Duty game has been released every year since 2003, when the original “Call of Duty” burst on the scene. When it comes to video games, the series has enjoyed the top-selling spot among US retailers since the 2007 release of “Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.”
More than simply being the best-selling game of the year, “Call of Duty: WWII” took that position after being on the market for less than a month, selling better than any other major game release even though most had a substantial head start. Speaking of the game’s success, game creator Activision publishing chief executive Eric Hirshberg praised the team for managing to keep the series fresh and relevant for so long. He also took a moment to thank the fans, whose “passion and engagement” make them the “greatest fans in the world,” according to Hirshberg.
Monday, November 27, 2017
Major Stars in Talks for Roles in Quentin Tarantino’s New Film
With work experience ranging from landscaping to sales, Michael (Mike) Angeleri recently completed a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. A film and TV series buff, Michael Angeleri enjoys watching the array of movies that Netflix offers and particularly enjoys Quentin Tarantino features such as Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction.
Sony Pictures recently won worldwide rights to Tarantino’s next film, which will portray life in the year 1969, when the Manson murders famously took place. With Tarantino recognized as one of the most influential directors of his generation, talks are underway with A-list stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Tom Cruise to portray characters in the movie. DiCaprio previously acted the part of a villain in Tarantino’s Django, while Pitt had the role of Lt. Aldo Raine, a Nazi-hunting US soldier, in Inglorious Bastards.
In addition, Tarantino has reached out to Margot Robbie for the role of Sharon Tate, an actress whose life ended in tragedy. Reflecting a longstanding professional relationship with the actor, Tarantino has also made a role open to Hollywood heavyweight Samuel L. Jackson.
Saturday, October 7, 2017
The Moonrise Festival in Baltimore
While earning a bachelor’s in civil engineering, Michael Angeleri has worked in various sales related jobs to help him sustain his studies. Michael Angeleri also takes time off from his various activities and enjoys attending music festivals including the Moonrise Festival, which is held annually in August at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.
The weekend-long electronic dance music festival draws thousands in attendance with the crowd predominantly comprised of millennials. Performing under the moon are live bands, DJ’s, and entertainers from all over the world accompanied by cutting-edge special effects, sound design, and art lighting. This year’s festival was held on Saturday and Sunday, August 12-13, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The event boasted the festival’s strongest lineup to date with over 70 DJs, musicians, and producers showcasing their talents on four stages set up at the venue. Among the performers were Afrojack, Zed’s Dead, Kaskade, TT the Artist, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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