(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…
“Resident Evil Requiem” releases to fanfare
(Photo courtesy of SteamDB. “‘Resident Evil Requiem’ features callbacks to the franchise’s past and unique dual storylines.”) Tristin Henson Connector Editor A couple of weeks ago, Capcom released the next video game chapter in their biggest series: “Resident Evil Requiem.” This is the eleventh game in the main storyline of the Resident Evil series and…
“Marathon” sets high expectations with “Server Slam” preview
(Image courtesy of Bungie. “Players are pitted against each other and the surreal sci-fi environment in ‘Marathon’.”) Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Nearly one year and one plagiarism scandal after its previous public playtest, Bungie’s extraction shooter “Marathon” is getting ready for its March 5 launch with a “Server Slam”, an unrestricted public playtest meant to…
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…
“Where Winds Meet” blows away gamers
(Image courtesy of SteamDB. “‘Where Winds Meet’ exemplifies the wuxia genre.”) Rosalie Pineda Connector Staff “Where Winds Meet” has garnered a large fanbase just days after its release, and for good reason. This free-to-play, open-world wuxia ARPG just dropped on Nov. 14, offering an impressive range of gameplay, from fighting bosses and designing an avatar,…
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…
“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…
“TRIBE NINE” shuts down with dignity
(Image courtesy of SteamDB. “‘TRIBE NINE’ had a short, but prolific run.”) Maxi France Connector Editor Gacha games — a genre that involves collecting randomized rewards, in-game currencies and dynamic live-service models — offer a nice escape from college life. Fans of the Danganronpa series and Japanese culture will be excited to play “Tribe Nine,”…
