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“Red Dead Redemption” debuts on PC

“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

“Best Friend Forever” is the dating sim for dog people

(Photo courtesy of: Nintendo Life) “NPC’s dogs crowd the screen while a player character runs in the background.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Best Friend Forever” is an indie dating sim created by New Zealand-based developer Starcolt. It was released on August 27, 2020, and is currently Starcolts only game. The game follows a self-insert player

Unity divides loyal consumer base with pricing changes

(Photo courtesy of: Gaming Street) “Unity Technologies’ announces changes to they game engine pricing model.” Zachary Latta Giuliana Connector Contributor The internet has been aflame for the past week and a half in the wake of Unity Technologies’ announcement regarding changes to the pricing model of its game development engine, Unity. Posted to their blog

Video games NHL 22 and Madden 22 are worth the buy

(Photo courtest of Sporting News) The cover photo for NHL 22 Tanner Hume Connector Editor Sports games are a popular commodity among sports fans as players can compete against each other online. It is also a great way to play as a custom character and lead them to as much success as one’s little heart

“Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel”: A faithful remaster of a classic card game

(Photo Courtesy of Konami) “Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel” was released on Jan. 19, 2022, and is the latest installment in the franchise’s resurgence.” Noah Madsen Connector Contributor Ever since the conclusion of the original “Yu-Gi-Oh!” anime series in 2006 (2004 in Japan), the relevancy of both the anime and the card game has slowly faded away.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Don’t Live Up to Their Adjectives

(Photo Courtesy of Nintendo) “Brilliant Diamond” and “Shining Pearl” are available to play on Nintendo Switch.” Troy Lafond Connector Editor “Pokémon” is one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time, with installments dating back to 1996. Games take place in different regions of the world of “Pokémon”, with each game region encompassing what is

“Wordle”: Explaining the craftsmanship behind the craze

(Photo Courtesy of The New York Times Company) “Wordle” was developed by Josh Wardle and is available to anyone with internet.” Avery J. Fiero Connector Contributor By requiring active engagement for victory, the game feels challenging without being frustrating. Meanwhile, for an extra challenge, players can aim to guess the word in as few tries