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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a resurrected masterpiece

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a resurrected masterpiece

(Image courtesy of Nintendo.) “Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition revisits a beloved cult classic” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor Many people may only know of the Xenoblade series after Shulk made his first appearance in “Super Smash Brothers Wii U” and the subsequent success of “Xenoblade Chronicles 1,2, and 3.” There is, however, a game with

Super Bowl Halftime anticipation

(Image courtesy of Variety and pgLang.) “Kendrick Lamar will set the stage amongst others at this year’s Super Bowl. Ryan Valin Connector Staff The Super Bowl is often referred to as “The Biggest Stage”, not only for an athlete but also for a musician. It is considered one of the highest honors as an artist

Nintendo announces Switch 2

(Image courtesy of Nintendo) “The Switch 2 features a new design.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor With the original Nintendo Switch having released in 2016, gamers have been excitedly waiting for any news regarding a new Nintendo console. Thankfully, on Jan. 16, Nintendo debuted a first-look press release for the highly anticipated successor to the Nintendo

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