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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
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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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#MusicMonday bringing you some of our favorite lis #MusicMonday bringing you some of our favorite listens at the moment! 🎧🎵

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Carole King is an ICON with having her first No. 1 Carole King is an ICON with having her first No. 1 hit at the age of 17! That’s pretty extraordinary. ✨

Swipe to learn more about the singer & check out some of her songs like “First Day in August”, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” & “Where You Lead” on this #MusicMonday 🎶

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The definition of a legend. Rest in Peace, Bill Ru The definition of a legend. Rest in Peace, Bill Russell. 🙏🏽

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For #tastetheculture Thursday we’re showing you For #tastetheculture Thursday we’re showing you what you missed at Hoboken’s St. Ann’s Italian Festival 🥵 Don’t worry… there’s always next year!

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#hobokennj #hudsoncountynj #italianfestival #newjersey
Vsh atke! 👋🏽 That means “welcome” in Bal Vsh atke! 👋🏽 That means “welcome” in Balochi, which is a language in a province in Pakistan. Swipe left to learn more!

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It’s been 5 months since Brittney Griner was det It’s been 5 months since Brittney Griner was detained in Russia for carrying a vape canister containing cannabis oil in her luggage. 

Her WNBA teammates have been keeping her name and presence live in the media, but outside of that, it’s been pretty silent on the fight to free the American basketball star from Russian detainment.

Click the link in our bio to read more about her case & letter to President Joe Biden. 

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#WNBA #brittneygriner #sports #sportsnews #basketball
#MentalHealthMonday — When feeling overwhelmed w #MentalHealthMonday — When feeling overwhelmed with intense emotions use TIPP skills. It helps relax muscles and destress from tense situations. 

TIPP stands for Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced Breathing and Progressive Muscle Relaxation.

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#streamit Sunday is back! 👀 And we’re taking #streamit Sunday is back! 👀 And we’re taking it back with a classic sitcom…. even if they don’t like New Jersey 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Ropa Vieja, the delicious flavorful Cuban cuisine Ropa Vieja, the delicious flavorful Cuban cuisine 🇨🇺 literally translates to “old clothes” 👚 👖 & it’s a staple dish at any Cuban household or restaurant you go to!

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It’s HOT out! Swipe left to see how to survive t It’s HOT out! Swipe left to see how to survive this heat wave and find cooling centers located in Hudson County!

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📷cooling center info: @hudsoncountyprosecutor 

#summer #coolingcenters #summerheat #summerheatwave #hudsoncounty
Listening to “Tears of Gold” by Faouzia on thi Listening to “Tears of Gold” by Faouzia on this #MusicMonday 🎶

Swipe to learn more about the talented Moroccan Canadian singer/song writer 🇲🇦🇨🇦 
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#morocco #musicmonday #faouzia #canada🇨🇦
This week we’re highlighting @arawaxrecs 💿 If This week we’re highlighting @arawaxrecs 💿 If you want to find hidden gems, try this out 👀

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#TastetheCulture We ❤️ chicken teriyaki becaus #TastetheCulture We ❤️ chicken teriyaki because 1) it’s easy to make & 2) it’s delicioussss 😋

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Today we’re learning about an extinct language: Today we’re learning about an extinct language: Messapic. Swipe left to learn more on the language that was once spoken in the south of Italy 😮

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Happy #MusicMonday — We 💜 sharing songs & alb Happy #MusicMonday — We 💜 sharing songs & albums we’ve been vibing to. 

Swipe & add to your playlists (if you don’t have them already 😎) 

Featuring: 
Bad Bunny “Un Verano Sin Ti” 
Ravyn Lenae “Hypnos” 
Daniel Caesar “Do Not Lean on Me” 
Brent Faiyaz “Wasteland” 
Drake “Honestly, Nevermind” 
Alex Isley “The Beauty of Everything Pt. 2” 

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It’s open now until 12am! Buy tickets on njfair. It’s open now until 12am! Buy tickets on njfair.com @sfmeadowlands 🎡🎢 #njstatefair #statefairmeadowlands #thingstodoinnewjersey
When we eating huevos rancheros, you know we eatin When we eating huevos rancheros, you know we eating good!! 😋 #TastetheCulture 

Swipe or click the link in our bio to get the easy recipe to make this delicious colorful breakfast ❤️🤍💚 

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#huevosrancheros #huevos #mexicanbreakfast #latinamerica #easyrecipes
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