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“Super Mario Bros. Wonder” is a refreshing installment in the series

“Super Mario Bros. Wonder” is a refreshing installment in the series

(Photo courtesy of: Mashable) “”Super Mario Bros. Wonder” is an imaginative twist on the Mario games.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Contributor “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” is Nintendo’s latest entry in the Mario Bros. series, and by far the most audio-visually impressive. Players find themselves in the all-new Flower Kingdom, whose colorful landscapes and fun, engaging obstacle

“Baldur’s Gate 3” marks the return of a beloved franchise

(Photo courtesy of: Wired) “”Baldur’s Gate 3″ is the latest in a beloved franchise.” Manny Tejada Connector Contributor “Baldur’s Gate 3” is the long-awaited entry in the “Baldur’s Gate” franchise, which fully released on Steam on Aug. 3rd, 2023 and on next-generation consoles on Dec. 7th, 2023. It’s developed by Larian Studios, who are known

“Crash Bandicoot 4”, a modern twist on a beloved classic

(Photo courtesy of: Eurogamer) “”Crash Bandicoot 4″ is the lastest installment in the series.” Ashley Greene Connector Contributor Everyone’s favorite bandicoot has returned in “Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time”, three years after the “Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy” was released in 2017. This new game maintains the style and characters that players have come

“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

Top five hardest Papa’s “Gamerias”

(Photo courtesy of: Kizi) “‘Papa’s Sushiria’ is the hardest game in the series.” Kimberly Mai Connector Editor With over 10 themes, the Papa Louie’s restaurant time-management games—created by Flipline Studios—are staples of many gamers’ childhoods. The franchise has expanded to other platforms aside from web browsers, including iOS and Andriod apps as well as having

“Spider-Man 2” exceeds expectations

(Photo courtesy of: DiscussingFilm) “Insomniac’s ‘Spider-Man 2’ features both Peter Parker and Miles Morales suiting up as the titular character.” Ekaterina Photis Connector Editor Insomniac Games’ new PlayStation 5 exclusive, “Spider-Man 2”, has had fans bouncing off the walls since its release on Oct. 20. As a third iteration in this franchise, Insomniac expertly balanced

“Inscryption” is a horrific delight

(Photo courtesy of: Slant Magazine) “‘Inscryption’ is a deck-building horror game.” Kimberly Mai Connector Editor For those looking for a spooky night alone, why not try “Inscryption?” Released on Oct. 19, 2021, “Inscryption” is a single-player, roguelike deck-building video game with a larger story brewing underneath as the player uncovers the secrets of their surroundings

“Batman Arkham Trilogy” Switch release delayed to December

(Photo courtesy of: WB Games) “The long-anticipated release of the ‘Batman Arkham Trilogy’ has been delayed.” Tyler Browne Connector Editor On Oct. 3, Warner Bros. (WB) Games announced that the long-awaited re-release of the “Batman Arkham Trilogy” for the Nintendo Switch had been delayed. The collection, originally slated for an Oct. 13 release, will now