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Sonic x Shadow: Generations – Shadow steals the show

Sonic x Shadow: Generations – Shadow steals the show

(Photo courtesy of PlayStation) “The newest ‘Sonic’ title is available on all current-gen platforms.” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff Sonic x Shadow: Generation is a dual campaign experience that merges nostalgia with innovation for the franchise, aiming to please both classic fans and newcomers to the Sonic franchise. While Sonic’s campaign, Sonic Generations, is almost exactly

“Joker: Folie à Deux” disappoints fans

(Image courtesy of IMDB.) “Joker: Folie à Deux failed to meet expectations of fans and the box office.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Following 2019’s “Joker,” director Todd Phillips initially wanted to keep the film a profound standalone piece. However, following the record-breaking success of the film, having grossed over $1 billion, and being the first

“Coraline” celebrates 15th anniversary

(Image courtesy of IMDB.) “Coraline crawls into the Other World, unaware of what waits for her.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor “Coraline,” the first film produced by stop-motion specialist studio Laika, returned to theaters on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, marking 15 years since its initial release in 2009. While “Coraline” is Laika’s first film, it

“Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” review

(Image courtesy of IGN.) “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 debuted to positive opinions.” James Guiry Connector Staff Call of Duty Black Ops 6, 20th installment of the Call of Duty games and the 6th game in the Black Ops series, has finally been released and it has been garnering good reviews from IGN, Google,

Tyler, the Creator releases “Chromakopia”

(Image courtesy of Apple Music.) “Chromakopia is Tyler, the Creator’s most complex work yet.” Liam O’Keefe Connector Staff On Monday, Oct. 28, Tyler, The Creator released his much anticipated album “Chromakopia.” The expectations for this album were very high and Tyler delivered as usual. The album shows off a great blend of different styles of

Dar Rafiki’s Brings Patisserie to Haverhill

(Photo courtesy of Nicholas Rossi.) “Dar Rafiki’s offers an assortment of pasteries, both sweet and savory.” Nicholas Rossi Connector Contributor Dar Rafiki’s is a new French bakery in the Merrimack Valley that is making a great impression on locals. Located at 389 Main St. in Haverhill, MA, Dar Rafiki’s offers the public a myriad of

Tyler, The Creator announces new album Chromakopia

(Photo courtesy of Genius.) “Fans are excited for Chromakopia.” Liam O’Keefe Connector Contributor Tyler, The Creator shocked fans with the announcement of his upcoming album Chromakopia. The teaser video “st chroma”, which debuted last week, features a haunting yet symbolic sequence set in a grey wasteland. The video features a masked Tyler leading a line

“Venom: The Last Dance”, an nonrhythmic tango

(Photo courtesy of IMDB) “Venom: The Last Dance fails to live up to expectations.” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor “Venom: The Last Dance” is the third and final installment in the “Venom” film series. It is a PG-13 action sci-fi film released on Oct. 24, 2024, starring Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock and his trusty friend,