(Photo Courtesy of Konami) “Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel” was released on Jan. 19, 2022, and is the latest installment in the franchise’s resurgence.” Noah Madsen Connector Contributor Ever since the conclusion of the original “Yu-Gi-Oh!” anime series in 2006 (2004 in Japan), the relevancy of both the anime and the card game has slowly faded away.…
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Don’t Live Up to Their Adjectives
(Photo Courtesy of Nintendo) “Brilliant Diamond” and “Shining Pearl” are available to play on Nintendo Switch.” Troy Lafond Connector Editor “Pokémon” is one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time, with installments dating back to 1996. Games take place in different regions of the world of “Pokémon”, with each game region encompassing what is…
“Wordle”: Explaining the craftsmanship behind the craze
(Photo Courtesy of The New York Times Company) “Wordle” was developed by Josh Wardle and is available to anyone with internet.” Avery J. Fiero Connector Contributor By requiring active engagement for victory, the game feels challenging without being frustrating. Meanwhile, for an extra challenge, players can aim to guess the word in as few tries…
“Detroit: Become Human” Is a Thematic Mess
(Photo Courtesy of Sony Interactive) “Detroit Become Human” was released in 2018 to positive critic and fan reviews alike. Troy Lafond Connector Editor Video games have long been perceived as an entertainment medium with lesser artistic merit than its competitors. Books get the center of analytical study but movies, music and even television shows have…
“Halo Infinite” breathes new life into a 20-year old franchise
(Photo Courtesy of Xbox Game Studios) “Halo: Infinite” was released on Dec. 8, 2021 and succeeds Halo 5 in the line up. Maxwell Valin Connector Contributor Just over twenty years ago, “Halo” fans found themselves emerging from their crashed life pod onto the surface of the vast, captivating landscape of a Halo ring for the…
UMass Lowell athletics unveils new student entrance at Tsongas and launches student check-in app
Brigid Archibald Connector Editor Returning Students who are not apart of residence life and had not been to a game since the school year started were met with a surprise when they arrived at the Tsongas Center for the first hockey game of the school year on Friday, Oct. 4. A new student entrance and…
Indie game spotlight: Welcome to Va-11 Hall-A
“Va-11 Hall-A” is the first game developed by Sukeban Games. (Courtesy of Sukeban Games) Vernon Gibbs Connector Staff “Va-11 Hall-A” captures audience’s hearts and refuses to let go. Released on Steam back in June 2016, “Va-11 Hall-A” is a visual novel/simulator where the player gets to play as a bartender. The story is set in…
Indie game spotlight: ‘Stardew Valley’
Since its release, “Stardew Valley” has sold over two million copies on PC and Mac alone. Nick Bramante Connector Staff From indie-developer Eric Barone and publisher Chucklefish Games comes “Stardew Valley,” an isometric roleplay game (RPG) that gives fans of franchises such as “Harvest Moon” or “Animal Crossing” a fresh take on the farming simulator…
