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The Roundup: Award-Winning Journalism Game, EvilVEvil’s Fresh Vampire Blood, Xbox 360 Nostalgia, The Exit 8, Arranger, Flock, Ross Minor’s Magic, Much More!
By Ronald Gordon Hello and welcome back to the Roundup, where we gather up stories from interns and members alike to give them a shoutout!…
The Insight: The Awesome Shadow of the Erdtree Reignited Ronald’s Lost Love For Elden Ring
By Ronald Gordon Shadow of the Erdtree is one of the hardest DLCs I’ve experienced. After losing my original save data, and going on a…
The Essay: Our Newest Intern’s Journey Through Gaming Lands Him In The Glorious Landscapes Of Elden Ring
By Alay Polanco What led me to gaming was the fact that I was dealing with something in my life and I needed a coping…
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