(Photo courtesy of Steam) “Balatro puts a unique spin on traditional poker.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor From ancient roots to the contemporary settings of modern casinos, card games have found a way to captivate us. Initially released on Feb. 20, 2024, “Balatro” blends elements of standard five-card draw poker with popular deckbuilding, roguelike mechanics. However,…
“Best Friend Forever” is the dating sim for dog people
(Photo courtesy of: Nintendo Life) “NPC’s dogs crowd the screen while a player character runs in the background.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Best Friend Forever” is an indie dating sim created by New Zealand-based developer Starcolt. It was released on August 27, 2020, and is currently Starcolts only game. The game follows a self-insert player…
Boygenius masterminds a night of surprises for Boston fans
(Photo courtesy of: Rolling Stone)” Boygenius is a supergroup consisting of Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus.” Savannah Baker Connector Editor After finishing their Europe tour, Boygenius returns to kick off their East Coast tour in Boston. The band played two back-to-back nights at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway on Sept. 25 and…
“Gen V” is the next generation for superhero stories
(Photo courtesy of IGN) “‘Gen V’ is the new spin-off of Amazon’s ‘The Boys’”. Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Gen V” is a new Amazon Prime show, spin off from “The Boys”. Both shows are not for the faint of heart or scared of blood, but thankfully there are warnings before every episode to prepare viewers…
The Korean drama of “Squid Game” takes Netflix audiences and the world by storm
(Photo Courtesy of Netflix Studios) Emily Teague Connector Staff Korean thriller-drama series “Squid Game” became available to stream on Netflix in September 2021. It is captivating and intriguing online audiences even beyond the streaming service. “Squid Game” has, as of October 2021, reached more viewers in the month of its release than any other Netflix…
“Planet Her”: Doja Cat’s new empowering statement album is out of this world
(Photo Courtesy of Kemosabe and RCA Records) Sabrina Monteiro Connector Contributor On June 25 of this year, talented rapper, singer and songwriter, Doja Cat, released a brand-new album, “Planet Her”. This release left fans feeling far beyond excited. It should come as no surprise that once again, she exceeded all expectations. The first track, “Woman”,…
Inside Bo Burnham’s “Inside” comedy special
(Photo Courtesy of Netflix, Inc.) Kali Patterson Connector Contributor After a five-year hiatus from live comedy, Bo Burnham made a surprising return to the entertainment world. Filmed entirely in one room of his house and completely solo, his new Netflix special “Inside” is a look at Burnham’s experience with COVID-19 quarantine and his anxieties regarding…
The best modern James Bond films to watch in anticipation of “No Time to Die’s” release
(Photo Courtesy of Eon Productions Ltd.) Harrison Lee Connector Editor His name is Bond, James Bond, and very soon, Agent 007 is about to shine in the 25th installment of the film franchise, “No Time to Die”. In this final stretch of anticipation, there are plenty of franchise entries to revisit in the meantime. To…
