Ruby Modica

PRESS START and boot up your devices, because September the 12th is Video Games Day! It’s origins are still somewhat debated by the mysteries of the internet, but that doesn’t matter. Whether you fell in love with the old coin-op arcade machines or the console powerhouses of the current generation, now is the time to indulge in your gaming appreciation! The roots of National Video Games Day date back thirty years to 1991 because someone named David Earle wanted it to be a celebration of children’s joy in playing video games. Sounds like a perfect excuse, anyway… It should be…

Celebrating Make a Difference Day is limited only by your imagination, and your willingness to contribute your time and efforts to change the world. October 23rd is Make a Difference Day and it is simple, it’s all about making a difference for someone or the world. The day was originally created in 1992 by USA Weekend magazine. Make a Difference Day has seen a great deal of support from various organisations throughout the years. How can you make a difference? Well, here are some ways you can help: 1. Getting involved in your community is a great way to make…

We’ve all been in this situation before. Be it a story, a piece for school/college, a blog post you need to update, or even commissioned work as a ghostwriter, writing an article for a website can appear daunting from the outset. The haunting blank space with a blinking cursor practically teasing you to write, but no words are coming to mind. It may be down to writer’s block, or trepidation about the impending deadline. However, help is at hand! As a freelance writer (and amateur poet, just to flex a little), I have over the years compiled a lot of skills…

Ever since the release of the PlayStation 5, players all around the world united in their defence and praise for the latest console to breach the technological market. Boasting the highest technical specs for a gaming console on the planet, it seemed unbeatable and ready to become the fastest-selling console of all time. Indeed that appears to be the case. Not a day goes by without going onto trending queries on search engines in regards to the never-ending shortage of PlayStation 5 stock. But why is this?There are always plenty of theories circulating whenever a trend spirals out of control,…

Rapture Gaming Festival wasn’t only an expo showing off new and retro content for the world to see, but also a chance for people to show off their own cosplay skills! Cosplay (short for “costume play”) is defined in the dictionary as “the activity or practice of dressing up as a character from a work of fiction (such as a comic book, video game, or television show)”, something that has rapidly been gaining attention over the past few decades. And at Rapture, it was clear everyone had brought their A game. In cosplay, a good costume is as much about…

For the past eighteen months, we’ve been gagging for the chance to have a nice cold pint and wait for all this to blow over. In the interim, Ben and Ruby have indulged in a typical summer staple for Britons: Cornettos! This refers to the aptly named trilogy of movies directed by Edgar Wright and starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, using the different colours to reflect the theme of each movie. Since the trilogy is critically acclaimed and beloved by many, we’ll do our best not to spoil the storylines for any interested newcomers. If you really don’t want…

“You bumder!” ”Clunge.” “Bus wankers!” If you recognise these phrases, then you had a great childhood. This is likely because you grew up watching The Inbetweeners, and has led to a high degree of fame in social groups of teenagers and adults over time. But when the original Inbetweeners was released in 2008, even the creators couldn’t foresee the explosive impact the show would have. After three short yet jam-packed series, The Inbetweeners Movie came out ten years ago to the day, and is still a critically acclaimed trailblazer for British comedy. (We’re discounting the sequel from this article because…

The current growth of online based education has brought it fully into the mainstream in 2021, with the pandemic speeding up the gradual culture shift towards a more digital world. Ten years ago many of us would have scoffed at the idea of the equivalency between virtual education and traditional institutionalised education but through the slow increase in the quality, variety, and accessibility of them they are solidifying themselves as the future of education. What is Distance Learning? ‘Distance Learning’ is the general term to cover all forms of learning done outside of localised institutions. This type of learning can…

The present Digital Age is heralded as a hotbed of technology development and social progression. However, whenever the titular topics are brought up on social media they can cause a polite individual/community to become very divided. ‘How much free speech is allowed?’ ‘Should we cancel people at all?’ Questions like this have reached their apex in light of continuous callout posts on the YouTube scene, which has subsequently spread to other areas in the public eye. Here at NetworthPick, we hope to unlock the reality behind free speech and cancel culture. In case this whole debacle has passed you by,…

Ever since the origin of humanity, breastfeeding has been a natural and important part of growth for rearing children. To some, it may become so commonplace in modern society that it gets overlooked quite frequently. However, even in 2021 we still hear tales of oppression and bigotry from uncaring/militant individuals who demand people cover up when doing something as necessary as public breastfeeding. Therefore, we at NetworthPick want to combat that hatred and raise awareness for the celebratory nature of World Breastfeeding Week. August 1st – 7th is World Breastfeeding Week, and to kickstart the month we want to celebrate…