(Image courtesy of Bethesda/Zenimax. “DOOM: The Dark Ages will take players through a dark, unfriendly past.”) Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Following the smashing success of 2020’s “DOOM Eternal,” id Software has been producing a bold, new medieval entry to the franchise in the form of “DOOM: The Dark Ages.” Initially teased last June, “The Dark…
Nine Inch Nails peels it back for a world tour
(Image courtesy of Nine Inch Nails. “The Peel It Back Tour 2025 will bring Nine Inch Nails across the world.”) Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor On Jan. 13, 2025, industrial band Nine Inch Nails announced a world tour to take place this summer. Joined by their touring lineup, the “Peel It Back Tour 2025” marks NIN’s…
Nintendo announces Switch 2
(Image courtesy of Nintendo) “The Switch 2 features a new design.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor With the original Nintendo Switch having released in 2016, gamers have been excitedly waiting for any news regarding a new Nintendo console. Thankfully, on Jan. 16, Nintendo debuted a first-look press release for the highly anticipated successor to the Nintendo…
The Connector’s 2024 Christmas Watchlist
(Image courtesy of IMDB.) “Home Alone is just one of the movies we recommend watching this season.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor As the end of the semester draws near, and the holidays come closer, the stress of finals and holiday preparations will slowly, but surely, fade into cheer and relaxation. A festive movie always helps…
“ANTONBLAST” is an explosively good time
(Image courtesy of SteamDB.) “Antonblast is available on Steam for $19.99.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Everybody loves a good platformer. The likes of Mario Bros., Sonic the Hedgehog, and more are veritable classics beloved by all gamers, hardcore or casual. Following in the footsteps of these genre-defining titans, Summitsphere’s “Antonblast” is steeped in a fun,…
Writer Dacia Maraini visits UMass Lowell
(Photo courtesy of Eurochannel) “Dacia Maraini has had a long and successful career writing about her experiences and more.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Renowned Italian writer Dacia Maraini visited UMass Lowell to discuss her most recent book, Vita Mia. Released in 2023, Maraini’s Vita Mia is a deeply personal memoir that explores her childhood experiences…
“Tetris Forever” celebrates 40 years of Tetris
(Image courtesy of SteamDB.) “Celebrating 40 years of the franchise, ‘Tetris Forever’ is informational and innovative.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor “Tetris,” in many forms, has been a cultural mainstay for many decades. Originally created by Russian programmer Alexey Pajitnov in 1984, “Tetris” quickly caught on in the Soviet Union and drew the attention of Henk…
“Red Dead Redemption” debuts on PC
(Image courtesy of SteamDB.) “John Marston strikes an iconic pose on the box art for ‘Red Dead Redemption,’ released on PC for the first time.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Last month, Rockstar Games finally released their classic open-world Western adventure “Red Dead Redemption” to PC. Having been a console exclusive for all 14 years of…