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“Elden Ring” DLC named as Game of the Year contender

“Elden Ring” DLC named as Game of the Year contender

(Image courtesy of Forbes.) “Elden Ring’s DLC, ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ has been nominated for Game of the Year 2024.” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor The Game Awards, held annually to celebrate and honor achievements in the gaming industry, has sparked debate amongst players and critics alike for its 2024 run. The Game Awards have announced

Sonic x Shadow: Generations – Shadow steals the show

(Photo courtesy of PlayStation) “The newest ‘Sonic’ title is available on all current-gen platforms.” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff Sonic x Shadow: Generation is a dual campaign experience that merges nostalgia with innovation for the franchise, aiming to please both classic fans and newcomers to the Sonic franchise. While Sonic’s campaign, Sonic Generations, is almost exactly

“Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” review

(Image courtesy of IGN.) “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 debuted to positive opinions.” James Guiry Connector Staff Call of Duty Black Ops 6, 20th installment of the Call of Duty games and the 6th game in the Black Ops series, has finally been released and it has been garnering good reviews from IGN, Google,

Nintendo sues Pocketpair over “Palworld”

(Image courtesy of SteamDB.) “Palworld” developer Pocketpair, Inc. faces lawsuit from Nintendo Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor On Sept. 19, 2024, Nintendo announced in a press release that it filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the Tokyo District Court together with The Pokémon Company against Pocketpair, Inc. on the grounds that their game “Palworld” infringes upon

“The Last of Us” set to return for a second season

(Image courtesy of HBO) Season two of “The Last of Us” has fans excited. Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor “The Last of Us” fans rejoice: The post-apocalyptic drama based on the eponymous video game series has been approved for a second season. HBO released a new trailer for season two on Sept. 26, mirroring the day

“Balatro” deals in on mobile platforms

(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,

Sony’s “State of Play” reveals exciting titles

(Photo courtesy of Sony Interactive Entertainment) “‘Ghost of Yōtei’ is highly anticipated” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Sony Interactive Entertainment recently hosted a ‘State of Play,’ a livestream showcasing nearly 40 minutes of announcements regarding upcoming new releases, expansions, and remasters for the PlayStation family of products.  Here are some of the biggest announcements to look

Gamers disappointed with PS5 Pro price

(Photo courtesy of Sony Interactive Entertainment) “The PS5 Pro was announced to negative opinions.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor On Sept 10, 2024, Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed the latest model of the PlayStation: the PlayStation 5 Pro. It is meant to be an even more advanced version of the already-impressive PlayStation 5, boasting “super sharp image