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The controversial success of “Palworld”

The controversial success of “Palworld”

(Photo courtesy of: Steam) “”Palworld” features characters that look oddly similar to those from “Pokemon.”” Ekaterina Photis Connector Editor “Palworld” is the newest open-world survival game made by Japanese developer, Pocket Pair, that has been taking over the internet since its release on Jan. 19. The game is set on a fictional island filled with

“Neo: The World Ends with You” is a hit

(Photo courtesy of: Square Enix) “”Neo: TWEWY” is extremely fun to play.” Emily Lengel Connector Contributor “Neo: The World Ends with You,” often referred to as Neo: TWEWY by fans, is a game developed by Square Enix that is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and on PC via both Steam and the Epic Games

“Contexto” creates new challenge for word game players

(Photo courtesy of: WikiHow) “”Contexto” is the latest entry in the word game craze.” Savannah Baker Connector Editor The popularity of word games has been on the rise since The New York Times (NYT) captivated players with the development of “Wordle”. The NYT’s daily word challenges have inspired game developers around the world to create

“Super Mario Bros. Wonder” is a refreshing installment in the series

(Photo courtesy of: Mashable) “”Super Mario Bros. Wonder” is an imaginative twist on the Mario games.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Contributor “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” is Nintendo’s latest entry in the Mario Bros. series, and by far the most audio-visually impressive. Players find themselves in the all-new Flower Kingdom, whose colorful landscapes and fun, engaging obstacle

“Slay the Princess” is a new spin on fairy tale stories

(Photo courtesy of: Polygon) “The title princess chained up.” Sophia Pascoal Connector Contributor In the newest visual novel by Black Tabby Games, players are given the opportunity to go against fairytale stereotypes. Released on October 23, 2023, “Slay the Princess” tells the story of an imprisoned princess whom the player must put to death. Otherwise,

“Baldur’s Gate 3” marks the return of a beloved franchise

(Photo courtesy of: Wired) “”Baldur’s Gate 3″ is the latest in a beloved franchise.” Manny Tejada Connector Contributor “Baldur’s Gate 3” is the long-awaited entry in the “Baldur’s Gate” franchise, which fully released on Steam on Aug. 3rd, 2023 and on next-generation consoles on Dec. 7th, 2023. It’s developed by Larian Studios, who are known

Fly into the open world of “Sky: Children of the Light”

(Photo courtesy of: Apple Developer) “Character discovering part of the expansive world of this cross-platform game.” Emma Nichols Connector Contributor Developed by Thatgamecompany, “Sky: Children of the Light” (2019) is a free-to-play world exploration game. Players can access it on mobile, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, with a PC release date to be announced. As a