(Image courtesy of ironlung.com. “‘Iron Lung’ follows the harrowing story of a journey at the bottom of a blood sea.”) Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Mark Fischbach, better known as popular YouTube personality “Markiplier”, made his directorial debut last month with “Iron Lung”, a horror film based on the video game of the same name created…
Red Vox releases “Retcon” and “The New Flesh”
(Image courtesy of Bandcamp. “‘Retcon’ evokes feelings of bitter nostalgia and dreams.”) Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor On January 30, 2026, Staten Island-based indie rock band Red Vox released their sixth studio album, “Retcon”. After teasing listeners with singles released over the past few years and many delays, it has finally come to fruition. The band…
“Wuthering Heights” misunderstands source
(Image courtesy of IMDB. “‘Wuthering Heights’ is fanfiction at best and gross misunderstanding of classic literature at worst.”) Emily Lindtveit Connector Contributor On February 13th, director Emerald Fennel released “Wuthering Heights”, her adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel Wuthering Heights, and with-it giving English literature enthusiasts everywhere migraines. Marketed as the “greatest love story of…
“Marathon” sets high expectations with “Server Slam” preview
(Image courtesy of Bungie. “Players are pitted against each other and the surreal sci-fi environment in ‘Marathon’.”) Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Nearly one year and one plagiarism scandal after its previous public playtest, Bungie’s extraction shooter “Marathon” is getting ready for its March 5 launch with a “Server Slam”, an unrestricted public playtest meant to…
“Umamusume: Pretty Derby” releases globally
(Image courtesy of Cygames. “Umamusume is one of the most popular Japanese franchises right now, and its flagship game just saw a global release.”) Maxi France Connector Staff One of the most popular Japanese multimedia franchises, “Umamusume: Pretty Derby” has managed to spark interest in global audiences. Cygames, the creators of this racing game franchise,…
2026 Grammy Awards Recap
(Image courtesy of Grammy. “This year’s Grammy Awards ceremony was marked by a surprising amount of sentimentality.”) Tristin Henson Connector Editor The Grammys kicked off the night with a performance by Sabrina Carpenter, featuring a rendition of “Manchild.” Soon after, Doechii and Queen Latifah presented the award for Best Rap Album, with nominees CHROMAKOPIA and…
Nintendo unveils requested features in “Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream” Direct
(Photo courtesy of Nintendo. “Tomodachi Life is among the stranger of Nintendo’s ventures, but it is a fan favorite and its latest upcoming entry is full of highly-requested features and changes.”) Rosalie Pineda Connector Staff In March 2025, Nintendo roused the attention of many fans when they announced a surprise sequel to Tomodachi Life, a…
“Dragon Quest VII Reimagined” review: A bread-and-butter JRPG
(Photo courtesy of SteamDB. “Dragon Quest VII Reimagined excels at being an archetypical JRPG.”) Rick Dalton Connector Staff It took 26 years, but classic JRPG “Dragon Quest VII” is finally available on PC and all major consoles. “Dragon Quest VII Reimagined” launched on February 5, 2026, modernizing a game released in 2000 on PlayStation and…
