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Console debate on campus

(Photo courtesy of: IGN) “Student have strong feelings about what game console they prefer.” Nate Coady Connector Editor Over the course of many years, video games have grown to have their own identities. Game franchises have expanded, consoles have become more efficient, and players have become more devoted to their favorites. With that devotion came

PAX East returns for another successful year in Boston

(Photo courtesy of Shacknews) “PAX East is a yearly tradition for many Bostonians who come together to celebrate their favorite hobby.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor PAX East returns for another year filled to the brim with games and overpriced merchandise. If there is one thing gamers can agree on, it is that PAX East is

‘Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga’ still holds up as a classic

(Photo courtesy of Steam) TT Games’ iconic outing is sure to stand the test of time for years to come. Jake Messer Connector Staff In 2007, the video game developer company Traveller’s Tales released “Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga”. What was meant to be a cash grab capitalizing off the success of the Star

‘Night In the Woods’ is the quintessential Fall game

(Photo courtesy of Steam) “Night in the Woods” is sure to make for a great gaming experience during the Autumn months. Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Night In the Woods”, is a 2017 release from developers Infinite Fall and Secret Lab. The game takes place in the small town of Possum Springs, an old coal mining

“Overwatch 2” delivers on its promises

(Photo courtesy of Xbox Wire) “Overwatch 2” is the highly anticipated sequel to one of the 2010s’ most popular titles. Kal Patterson Connector Editor “Overwatch 2” was one of the most anticipated video game titles of the past decade. Its predecessor, simply titled “Overwatch”, was a massive success for Blizzard Entertainment, the developer and publisher

Disaster strikes for Rockstar Games after devastating “Grand Theft Auto VI” hack

(Photo courtesy of Polygon) “Grand Theft Auto V” is Rockstar’s 2013 smash hit and the second highest selling video game of all time. Maxwell Valin Connector Editor The gaming industry was taken by complete surprise on Sunday when a hacker by the name of Teapotuberhacker accessed the private files of game developer Rockstar Games and