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The Connector’s 2024 Christmas Watchlist

The Connector’s 2024 Christmas Watchlist

(Image courtesy of IMDB.) “Home Alone is just one of the movies we recommend watching this season.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor As the end of the semester draws near, and the holidays come closer, the stress of finals and holiday preparations will slowly, but surely, fade into cheer and relaxation. A festive movie always helps

“ANTONBLAST” is an explosively good time

(Image courtesy of SteamDB.) “Antonblast is available on Steam for $19.99.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Everybody loves a good platformer. The likes of Mario Bros., Sonic the Hedgehog, and more are veritable classics beloved by all gamers, hardcore or casual. Following in the footsteps of these genre-defining titans, Summitsphere’s “Antonblast” is steeped in a fun,

Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX”: Watching the Party Die

(Image courtesy of Apple Music. “GNX streams on all platforms.” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff Kendrick Lamar’s new album, GNX, isn’t just an album—it’s a manifesto. With punchy beats, deep lyrics, and strategic collaborations, Kendrick shows why he’s the best in hip-hop. His ongoing beef with Drake adds tension, but Kendrick uses it to fuel his

“Marvel Rivals” shows flaws and promise

(Image courtesy of SteamDB.) “Marvel Rivals is a 6v6 ‘hero shooter’ featuring iconic Marvel characters.” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor With 444,286 Steam players on its first day of release, “Marvel Rivals” is a third-person hero shooter video game developed and published by NetEase games alongside Marvel Games. It was released on Dec. 6, 2024, for

“Tetris Forever” celebrates 40 years of Tetris

(Image courtesy of SteamDB.) “Celebrating 40 years of the franchise, ‘Tetris Forever’ is informational and innovative.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor “Tetris,” in many forms, has been a cultural mainstay for many decades. Originally created by Russian programmer Alexey Pajitnov in 1984, “Tetris” quickly caught on in the Soviet Union and drew the attention of Henk

“Red Dead Redemption” debuts on PC

(Image courtesy of SteamDB.) “John Marston strikes an iconic pose on the box art for ‘Red Dead Redemption,’ released on PC for the first time.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Last month, Rockstar Games finally released their classic open-world Western adventure “Red Dead Redemption” to PC. Having been a console exclusive for all 14 years of

“Elden Ring” DLC named as Game of the Year contender

(Image courtesy of Forbes.) “Elden Ring’s DLC, ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ has been nominated for Game of the Year 2024.” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor The Game Awards, held annually to celebrate and honor achievements in the gaming industry, has sparked debate amongst players and critics alike for its 2024 run. The Game Awards have announced

“Red One” is a Hollywood holiday blunder

(Image courtesy of IMDB.) “Despite its all-star lineup, ‘Red One’ fails to capture holiday magic.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor With the holiday season approaching, a new wave of festive films and TV shows is close behind it. Some are great and turn out to be classics like “Elf,” “Home Alone,” or “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”