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A look at The Game Awards 2025’s nominees

A look at The Game Awards 2025’s nominees

(Image courtesy of The Game Awards. “The Game Awards has announced their nominees for 2025’s show.”) Rick Dalton Connector Staff The 12th annual presentation of The Game Awards will take place on Dec. 11, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The show will honor the video game industry and share dozens of trailers

Machismo and misogyny in “Hurricane Season”

(Image courtesy of Goodreads. “‘Hurricane Season’ speaks about some of the worst humanity has to offer.”) Rick Dalton Connector Staff “Hurricane Season” is a novel by Fernanda Melchor, with elements of crime, mystery and horror. It was first published in Spanish in 2017 before being translated into English by Sophie Hughes in 2020. The story

Horror meets history in “The Reformatory”

(Image courtesy of Goodreads. “Terror and racial injustice soak the pages of ‘The Reformatory’.”) Rick Dalton Connector Staff “The Reformatory” is a 2023 novel by Tananarive Due. The story is a tribute to her great-uncle, Robert Stephens, who was killed in 1937 at the Dozier School for Boys, located in the Florida Panhandle. Due combines

“Intermezzo” explores love and grief

(Image courtesy of Faber. “Intermezzo is an in-depth character study and examines non-traditional relationships.”) Rick Dalton Connector Staff Sally Rooney’s 2024 novel “Intermezzo” is her latest literary drama. Rooney excels at writing troubled characters that struggle with complex relationships. This story follows Peter and Ivan Koubek, brothers that recently buried their father. The two men

“Silent Hill f” is terrifying and terrific

(Image courtesy of SteamDB. “‘Silent Hill f’ twists the series’ formula on its head and provides a new but familiar experience.”) Rick Dalton Connector Staff “Silent Hill f,” is the latest entry in Konami’s long running survival horror franchise. The game was published by Konami, developed by NeoBards Entertainment and released on Sept. 25, 2025.

“Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” is incredible

(Image courtesy of SteamDB. “‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ is an incredible GOTY-worthy experience.”) Rick Dalton Connector Contributor “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” launched on April 24, 2025, and was instantly lauded as a Game of the Year contender. The game is the debut effort from French developers Sandfall Interactive. While drawing inspiration from JRPG franchises such