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Rising Artist Spotlight: Oscar Lindsey

Rising Artist Spotlight: Oscar Lindsey

(Image courtesy of Bandcamp. “Oscar Lindsey is rising to stardom with his captivating new releases.”) Ronak Lamba Connector Contributor Oscar Lindsey has established himself as one of the most intriguing rising singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists in the music industry. Born and raised in Nashville, Lindsey grew up in a musically inclined family. He started making music…

“Neverending Nightmares” explores horror

(Image courtesy of IMDb. “‘Neverending Nightmares’ draws players in with psychological horror.”) Adelaide Gotti Connector Contributor There is a fine line between using video games as a form of entertainment and transforming them into an intimate, cathartic art form. “Neverending Nightmares”, a psychological horror game created by Matt Gilgenbach and published by Infinitap Games, successfully…

“The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin” oozes with adventure

(Image courtesy of Steam. “‘The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin’ takes players on an intriguing adventure.”) Maxi France Connector Editor The Japanese role-playing adventure game “The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin” released for mobile audiences on March 23, 2026. Originally a manga series and developed by Netmarble, the game features Japanese voice acting with English subtitles and…

“Resident Evil” misses chance for survival horror

(Image courtesy of IMDb. “’Resident Evil’ ultimately misses the mark on delivering viewers an adequate horror experience.”) Adelaide Gotti Connector Contributor There is a fine line between creatively reinterpreting a beloved film franchise and exploiting its name for commercial purposes. “Resident Evil (2026)” struggles to find that balance, delivering a product that retains little of…

“Survivor 51” is a new era of uncertainty

(“‘Survivor 51’ marks a new era of the television competition series.”) Kaitlyn Renda Connector Contributor Outwit. Outplay. Outlast. The three words Jeff Probst has repeated in every season of “Survivor” for the past twenty-six years. Over the last 50 seasons, CBS has sent over 750 contestants around the world to live in remote locations, compete…

“Toem 2” is a fun photo adventure

(Image courtesy of Steam. “‘Toem 2’ immerses players in an imaginary world.”) Rick Dalton Connector Editor “Toem 2” is developer Something We Made’s follow-up to their 2021 game, “Toem.” The new game launched on September 29, 2026, and follows the same nameless photographer on a photo taking adventure to a distant land. Exploration is the…

“The Vanishing Half” examines identity

(Image courtesy of Wikipedia. “‘The Vanishing Half’ gives an enlightening account of colorism.”) Rick Dalton Connector Editor Brit Bennett’s 2020 historical fiction novel “The Vanishing Half” follows the lives of African American twin sisters Desiree and Stella Vignes, but they spend most of the novel apart. The twins are from a unique town called Mallard,…

“Endling” features trauma bonding

(“‘Endling’ is a novel written with the historical context of the Russian-Ukrainian war in mind.”) Rick Dalton Connector Staff “Endling” is the 2025 debut novel from Ukrainian-born Canadian author Maria Reva, and it is an experience. The story follows an ensemble cast of characters as the war between Russia and Ukraine escalated in February 2022.…