(Image courtesy of Cygames. “Umamusume is one of the most popular Japanese franchises right now, and its flagship game just saw a global release.”) Maxi France Connector Staff One of the most popular Japanese multimedia franchises, “Umamusume: Pretty Derby” has managed to spark interest in global audiences. Cygames, the creators of this racing game franchise,…
2026 Grammy Awards Recap
(Image courtesy of Grammy. “This year’s Grammy Awards ceremony was marked by a surprising amount of sentimentality.”) Tristin Henson Connector Editor The Grammys kicked off the night with a performance by Sabrina Carpenter, featuring a rendition of “Manchild.” Soon after, Doechii and Queen Latifah presented the award for Best Rap Album, with nominees CHROMAKOPIA and…
Nintendo unveils requested features in “Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream” Direct
(Photo courtesy of Nintendo. “Tomodachi Life is among the stranger of Nintendo’s ventures, but it is a fan favorite and its latest upcoming entry is full of highly-requested features and changes.”) Rosalie Pineda Connector Staff In March 2025, Nintendo roused the attention of many fans when they announced a surprise sequel to Tomodachi Life, a…
“Dragon Quest VII Reimagined” review: A bread-and-butter JRPG
(Photo courtesy of SteamDB. “Dragon Quest VII Reimagined excels at being an archetypical JRPG.”) Rick Dalton Connector Staff It took 26 years, but classic JRPG “Dragon Quest VII” is finally available on PC and all major consoles. “Dragon Quest VII Reimagined” launched on February 5, 2026, modernizing a game released in 2000 on PlayStation and…
“Zootopia 2” is an action-packed film about cultural erasure
(Photo courtesy of IMDb.com) Left to right, Nick Wilde, Gary De’Snake, Judy Hopps Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor Crafty fox Nick Wilde and determined rabbit Judy Hopps make their box office shattering return to the big screen in “Zootopia 2,” released Nov. 26th, 2025, almost 9 years after the first Zootopia released in 2016. In its…
“Wake Up Dead Man” delivers mystery
(Image courtesy of IMDB. “Wake Up Dead Man embodies the mystery genre with excellence.”) Rosalie Pineda Connector Staff Director Rian Johnson is back again with another installment in the Knives Out franchise. “Wake Up Dead Man” has released in select theaters throughout the U.S., to critical acclaim. While the discussion for how it holds up…
Fantasy Critic: Fantasy sports for video games
(Image courtesy of Rick Dalton. “Fantasy Critic brings the idea of fantasy sports to video game performance.”) Rick Dalton Connector Staff Fantasy sports bring sports fans together to draft their favorite players and create a roster that will hopefully bring home their league championship. It is an exciting way to add an extra layer of…
Valve unveils new line of Steam hardware
(Image courtesy of Valve Corporation. “Valve’s upcoming Steam Hardware is meant to be open, powerful, and accessible.”) Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor In a video posted to their YouTube channel on Nov. 12, Valve unveiled a brand-new line of Steam Hardware consisting of three devices, each meant to complement the previously successful Steam Deck as well…
