(Image courtesy of Nvidia. “DLSS 5 will use AI-powered rendering to change the graphics of games in real time.”) Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor Video games, much like other media forms, have consistently improved as time passes and new breakthroughs occur. Games are increasingly released with more talented voice actors, more complex stories, and more sophisticated…
Gosling and Ortiz star in “Project Hail Mary”
(Image courtesy of IMDB. “Ryan Gosling and James Ortiz star in a spacefaring adventure in ‘Project Hail Mary’.”) Emily Lindtveit Connector Staff The much-anticipated movie adaptation Andy Weir’s bestselling novel “Project Hail Mary” was released March 20, 2026. The movie follows a science teacher and less than willing astronaut Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) and his…
“Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream” demo creates hype among fans
(Image courtesy of Nintendo of America. “‘Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream’ lets players watch an island of characters go through a life of strange happenings.”) Rosalie Pineda Connector Contributor With the highly anticipated sequel to “Tomodachi Life” set to release on April 16 this year, nobody expected a free demo to drop on the Nintendo…
“Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere” critiques hypermasculine movement
(Image courtesy of Netflix. “‘Inside the Manosphere’ dissects and examines a hypermasculine online bubble.”) Haliyah Afolabi Connector Contributor Popular documentarian, Louis Theroux, noticed parts of the internet being taken over by a bunch of male influencers. These male influencers shared a theme of content that promoted anti-feminist, misogynistic, and male-supremacist views. The name given to…
The Connector’s A&E editor visits PAX East 2026
Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Editor’s note: I would like to extend my thanks to the PAX Media team for giving me a Media pass for this year’s PAX East. Without them, I would not have been able to see as much as I did, nor cover the event as thoroughly as I was able to.…
On “Scrandle” and other strange daily games
(Image courtesy of scrandle.com. “In ‘Scrandle,’ players must choose which stadium food is superior, one of many strange web games.”) Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Between its simple, ad-free design and its easily shareable results, it’s no secret that “Wordle” took the internet by storm in 2021. Following its meteoric rise and subsequent acquisition by the…
“Pokopia” expands the Pokemon franchise
(Image courtesy of Nintendo of America. “‘Pokopia’ introduces a new and fresh take on the Pokemon franchise”) Rosalie Pineda Connector Staff The new Pokémon spin-off game, “Pokémon Pokopia,” has become an overnight sensation. Released on March 5, it made an astonishing splash in the gaming sphere. As reviews poured in from critics and players alike,…
“Fire Emblem: Shadows” features intrigue and duality
(Image courtesy of Nintendo of America. “‘Fire Emblem: Shadows’ puts a new spin on the social deduction genre.”) Maxi France Connector Staff “Fire Emblem Shadows” is a mobile game that blends strategy and social deduction. It was released on Sept. 25, 2025 for Android and iOS. The publisher is Nintendo and the developer is Intelligent…
