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Author: Jay Llanes

Meet The Man Who Invented The Video Game Cartridge
Entertainment

Meet The Man Who Invented The Video Game Cartridge

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 by Jay Llanes

Video games and the way we played them evolved over the decades. At one point they had to be played at an arcade and today they’re mostly played in the comfort of our homes. The man who heavily contributed to this transition is Jerry Lawson, the inventor of the video game cartridge.

Pass The Controller: Does This Decade Old Batman Game Still Hold Up?
Entertainment, Reviews, SoCul Series

Pass The Controller: Does This Decade Old Batman Game Still Hold Up?

January 25, 2022 by Jay Llanes

In 2009, “Batman: Arkham Asylum ” launched to critical acclaim. I remembered loving the game back when I was 12. But does it still hold up today?

Pass The Controller: Ten Games To Look Forward To In 2022
Entertainment, SoCul Series

Pass The Controller: Ten Games To Look Forward To In 2022

January 18, 2022 by Jay Llanes

Here is a guide to the top ten games to look out for in 2022… As of today because you never know what will end up being delayed.

Pass The Controller: Halo Infinite’s Open World Campaign Is A Pleasant Surprise
Entertainment, Reviews, SoCul Series

Pass The Controller: Halo Infinite’s Open World Campaign Is A Pleasant Surprise

December 28, 2021 by Jay Llanes

“Halo: Infinite” has finally been released. And in a way, this newly open world campaign feels like another soft reboot to the franchise.

The Good, The Bad, The Fares: Here’s A Recap of the 2021 Game Awards
Entertainment, SoCul Series

The Good, The Bad, The Fares: Here’s A Recap of the 2021 Game Awards

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 by Jay Llanes

I sat through the nearly four hour broadcast of the 2021 Game Awards. There were some pretty nice moments, but also a lot of cringe filled moments. 

Pass The Controller: When An Animation Studio Moves To Games
Entertainment, Reviews, SoCul Series

Pass The Controller: When An Animation Studio Moves To Games

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 by Jay Llanes

In 2020, Ember Lab announced their first video game, “Kena: Bridge of Spirits”. Upon the release of the first teaser, It was clear that this game would be a visually pleasing treat.

Pass The Controller: One Year Into the Ninth Console Generation  Are They Worth It?
Entertainment, SoCul Series

Pass The Controller: One Year Into the Ninth Console Generation Are They Worth It?

November 2, 2021 by Jay Llanes

It’s been roughly a year since the launch of the ninth gen consoles, the Playstation 5 and the Xbox Series S/X […] I’m gonna discuss which console is better.

Pass The Controller: The Indies Of Too Many Games
Entertainment, Reviews, SoCul Series

Pass The Controller: The Indies Of Too Many Games

October 18, 2021October 20, 2021 by Jay Llanes

I spent a weekend at the Too Many Games Expo [..] I checked out the expo’s Indie Game Showcase. I’d like to share ten games that have caught my eye while there.

Pass The Controller: Here’s What Makes Deathloop Stand Out
Entertainment, Reviews, SoCul Series

Pass The Controller: Here’s What Makes Deathloop Stand Out

October 5, 2021 by Jay Llanes

In “Deathloop” Colt wants to break the loop and be free. Everybody is against this idea, especially one of the island’s residents Julianna.

Pass The Controller: Psychonauts 2 Gives A Deep Look Inside A Character’s Mind
Entertainment, Reviews, SoCul Series

Pass The Controller: Psychonauts 2 Gives A Deep Look Inside A Character’s Mind

September 21, 2021October 4, 2021 by Jay Llanes

In “Psychonauts 2”, Raz finds himself working as an intern. Each stage takes place inside a character’s mind and is designed based on their own mental state.

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It was a Saturday of intense World Cup matches. It was a Saturday of intense World Cup matches. 

Lionel Messi played his 1000th career game and scored his ninth World Cup goal, surpassing Diego Maradona's eight goal mark. Second goal for Argentina 🇦🇷 came from Julian Alvarez allowing them to stay the lead even with Australia’s 🇦🇺 goal in the 77th minute. 

Netherlands 🇳🇱 knocked out USA 🇺🇸 for their place in the quarterfinals winning 3-1. 

Tomorrow France 🇫🇷 faces off Poland 🇵🇱 & England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 plays against Senegal 🇸🇳 

Who will advance to the quarterfinals? 

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Graphic: @itsneidy 

#fifaworldcup #fifa #argentina #messi #netherlands🇳🇱 #usa #australia #futbol #soccer #quarterfinals
There were cheers & heartbreaks during today’s # There were cheers & heartbreaks during today’s #WorldCup matches. 

Group D: Australia 🇦🇺 won against Denmark 🇩🇰 knocking them out of the World Cup. In the same group, France 🇫🇷 was able to secure their spot for the next round although they lost the match against Tunisia! 🇹🇳 

Group C: Argentina 🇦🇷 won 2-0 against Poland 🇵🇱 managing to top the table. And although Mexico 🇲🇽 put up a fight to qualify to the next round scoring 2-1 against Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 the result weren’t enough to secure their place in the Round of 16.

On Saturday, December 3 at 2:00pm Argentina will face Australia in the Round of 16. Leaving France to play against Poland on Sunday, December 4 at 10:00am. 

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Graphic: @itsneidy 

#fifa #worldcup2022 #australia #denmark #france #tunisia #poland #argentina #mexcio #saudiarabia #soccer #futbol #fifaworldcup
Have you heard of the Native American code talkers Have you heard of the Native American code talkers? 🤫 Click the link in our bio for the full feature!

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📝: @amandacurlss 

#nativeamericanheritagemonth #nativeamerican #codetalkers
USA 🇺🇸 advances to the knockout round after USA 🇺🇸 advances to the knockout round after winning 1-0 against Iran. 🇮🇷 

The goal was made by Christian Pulisic who scored the only goal of the match in the 38th minute. 

Pulisic was taken to the hospital with a pelvic contusion after the goal, and may or may not be cleared to play for Saturday’s match against Netherlands. 🇳🇱 

Swipe to see today’s outcomes & the match schedules for tomorrow! ⚽️ 

Graphic: @itsneidy 
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#worldcup2022 #qatar2022 #usa
Douglas Spotted Eagle is a Grammy-winning American Douglas Spotted Eagle is a Grammy-winning American musician, who has adopted the  traditional Native American flute, and incorporated into his music! 

When not doing music, he is working in the video production field. Swipe to learn more about the artist. 

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#mentalhealthmondays • If you feel happier looki #mentalhealthmondays • If you feel happier looking at “aesthetics,” here’s probably why ➡️ Click the link in our bio for the full column!

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📝: @dniimndz 
📷: HGTV

#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #aesthetic #aesthetics
Whether you liked or disliked “Black Panther: Wa Whether you liked or disliked “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” these 2 New Jersey residents said what the film did for Black, Latin and Mesoamerican communities is “needed.” Read the full feature in the link in our bio!

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📝: @adrienne.jro 
interviewees: @pat_rts 

#blackpanther #wakandaforever #wakandaforever✊🏾 #mesoamerica #latinamerica #blackfilm
It’s #smallbusinesssaturday so try out @wafflean It’s #smallbusinesssaturday so try out @waffleandbubble for a bite 😋 Swipe left for more!

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⭐️graphic: @_.sjasmin 

#friedchicken #bubbletea #hudsoncountynj #supportlocalbusiness
+ all of you! We are forever grateful for our team + all of you! We are forever grateful for our team and all of you 🤎 
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#thanksgiving #grateful #thanksgiving2022
The family that’s been around since the 1930s is The family that’s been around since the 1930s is back 🖤 Click the link in our bio for the full article!

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📝: @jerseycityarod23 
⭐️graphic: @adrienne.jro 

#wednesday #wednesdayaddams #theaddamsfamily
TW: This post mentions gun violence and suicide || TW: This post mentions gun violence and suicide || A lot’s been happening lately. Swipe left to learn more.

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⭐️graphic: @adrienne.jro 

#fifaworldcup #fifaworldcup2022 #powerrangers #jasondavidfrank #gunviolenceawareness
The results are in! Click the link in our bio to s The results are in! Click the link in our bio to see who won in this year’s midterm election 👀🗳

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📝: @eddywinsyo 
✍🏼: @l0stamul3t 

#hudsoncountynj #hudsoncounty #newjersey #newjerseyelection #midtermelections
Hudson County, NJ - Tis the season to be thankful Hudson County, NJ - Tis the season to be thankful & Brandon Fontanez (@brandon4334) is indeed, thankful this year to have the opportunity to give back to his community. 

The 24 year-old posted a video on his IG and told Slice of Culture that he is looking for a couple of families that need assistance this year and making sure they have the means to be able to have a nice holiday dinner. 

We 🤍 the #CommunitySupport ! Swipe to see his message! 

#HudsonCounty #HudsonCountyNJ  #CommunitySpotlight
Ready for your mouth to water? We made oh-so-del Ready for your mouth to water? 

We made oh-so-delicious baked macaroni n cheese, green bean casserole and sweet oh-so-sweet potato casserole 😋😋

Click the link in our bio to read our guide to the BEST Thanksgiving sides! 🍂

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Article & Graphic: @victoriabishopsmith 

#thanksgiving #foodguide #bakedmacandcheese #greenbeancasserole #sweetpotatocasserole
Today we’re learning about the Native American l Today we’re learning about the Native American language that no longer exists 👆🏽

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⭐️graphic: @amandacurlss 

#nativeamericanheritagemonth #nativeamerican #nativeamericanhistory #nativeamericanlanguages
#MusicMonday Buffy Sainte-Marie is an indigenous C #MusicMonday Buffy
Sainte-Marie is an indigenous Canadian-American singer who used her songs to talk about indigenous realities. 

Her album “Little Wheel Spin and Spin” was the only album to reach the Top 100 of the Billboard 200. 

Swipe to learn more about the Cree songwriter. #nativeamericanheritagemonth 

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Graphic: @amandacurlss
Who’s up for a challenge? 👁 Swipe left to lea Who’s up for a challenge? 👁 Swipe left to learn about a girl who participated in an online challenge ….

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⭐️graphic: @rat.wurld 

#movierecommendation #moviestowatch #filmrecommendation
After 25 years, Ash Ketchum finally achieved his d After 25 years, Ash Ketchum finally achieved his dream of becoming a World Champion 🏆

In the latest episode of “Pokémon Ultimate Journeys” series in Japan, Ash defeated Galar champion Leon in the final round of the Masters Eight Tournament — the highest achievement for a trainer in the Pokémon world.

Congrats to our friend from Pallet Town! ⚡️

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⭐️graphic: @adrienne.jro 

#pokemon #pokémon #pokemonultimatejourneys #ashketchum
PSA: There’s a @bbqchickenus in Bayonne ‼️ PSA: There’s a @bbqchickenus in Bayonne ‼️

#bayonnenj #hudsoncountynj #tastetheculture #newjersey #koreanchicken
🌕 in Zunne = Yachunne Swipe left to learn abou 🌕 in Zunne = Yachunne

Swipe left to learn about this Native American language that’s spoken in New Mexico and Arizona!

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⭐️graphic: @amandacurlss 

#arizona #newmexico #nativeamerican #indigenous
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