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“Hollow Knight: Silksong” challenges gamers

“Hollow Knight: Silksong” challenges gamers

(Image courtesy of SteamDB. “Team Cherry’s ‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ features a familiar hero in an all-new kingdom.) Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor After six years in the making, three-person studio Team Cherry’s “Hollow Knight: Silksong” finally made its debut on Sept 4. 2025, to critical acclaim. Following its initial announcement in 2019, “Silksong” quickly gained a

“Buckshot Roulette” shines through deceptively simple gameplay

(Image courtesy of SteamDB. “Buckshot Roulette wraps games of chance and risk into one fun package.”) Enzo Levati Connector Contributor “Buckshot Roulette” is an indie strategy game developed by Mike Klubnika and originally released on itch.io in 2023. The game then got a Steam release through the publisher CRITICAL REFLEX on April 4, 2024. The

“Monster Hunter World” expands universe with “Iceborne”

(Photo courtesy of: PC Gamer) “Developer Campcom succeeds with “Monster Hunter World: Iceborne”.” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor After a six-year-long lifespan in a two-decade-long franchise, “Monster Hunter World: Iceborne” is as popular as ever with a resurgence of players returning after the trailer for “Monster Hunter Wilds” came out. “Monster Hunter World,” developed by Capcom,

“Tekken 8” takes the top spot

(Photo courtesy of: IGN Nordic) “Fighting characters Jin Kazama and Reina Mishima in Bandai Namco’s newest game release.” Joseph Dunn Connector Contributor “Tekken 8” is the latest installment in one of the longest running fighting game franchises in history. The game sees players continuing the story of the Mishima family, a saga that has spanned

Minecraft players boycott the Mob Vote

(Photo courtesy of: Windows Central) “The latest Minecraft Mob Vote has caused controversy.” Savannah Baker Connector Editor Mojang Studios, the video game developer behind Minecraft, has announced their annual Mob Vote. The Mob Vote allows the Minecraft community to vote on their favorite new mobile entity they wish to see incorporated into the Minecraft world.

“Shin Megami Tensei V” released on Nintendo Switch

(Photo courtesy Twinfinite/GAMURS Group) “Shin Megami Tensei V,” though entertaining, still has limitations that need to be addressed for its Nintendo Switch edition to be fully enjoyed.  Aidan Connor Connector Contributor The latest entry in Atlus’ “Shin Megami Tensei” series is finally here on the Nintendo Switch. The few, but devout, fans of the SMT