Shawn Petraschuk

Fearless leader, dashing and debonair Executive Editor, and Co-Founder/Owner of COGconnected. Raised on an NES, came of age on the PS1, turned 'crusty, old grumpy gamer' on the Xbox One and PS4. I play it all from shooters to RPGs all while grumbling about getting owned by 12 year olds. The reflexes just ain't what they used to be ya know?

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The Big 5 – The Five Biggest Games of June 2016

We’re near the dreaded summer drought but there’s still a ton of great games on the horizon. We dive into the Big 5 for June 2016.

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Record Video Game Profits, Record Game Prices; Right or Wrong?

When we’re seeing publishers disclose record video game profits it begs the question if we’re paying too much or not. We debate the pros and cons of it all.

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April 2016 Loot Crate Review – Theme: Quest

The April 2016 Loot Crate has arrived and brings with it some Labyrinth, Uncharted, and Vikings themed goods. We break down the entire crate.

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The Big 5 – The Five Biggest Games of May 2016

Buckle up for the biggest ‘Big 5’ this year has seen yet! From our arena shooter face-off to the debut of Nathan Drake on the PS4, May 2016 is a huge month.

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Ratchet and Clank Review – Don’t Call it a Remaster, This is a Reinvigoration to the Franchise

Ratchet and Clank are back in fine form as Insomniac Games gives the venerable franchise the respect it deserves in this wonderful re-imagining of the 2002 classic.

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Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear Release Marred by Controversy Over Transgendered Character

It seems as if the new Baldur’s Gate expansion, Siege of Dragonspear has generated the ire of some gamers due to its inclusion of a transgendered character.

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Batman v Superman – Stephan v Doug in a Violent and Gritty Love/Hate Head-to-Head

Push comes to shove and two of our most outspoken writers go head-to-head in a no holds barred match up over Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. Buckle up.

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Quantum Break Review – It’s Remedy’s Time to Shine Once Again

Many games buckle when faced with the weight of the hype they’ve garnered during development. Quantum Break stands tall and earns all the hype and then some.

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Disney Infinity 3.0 Marvel Battlegrounds Playset Review – Hulk Smash, ‘Nuff Said

Marvel Battlegrounds is probably the best playset on offer yet for the hugely successful Disney Infinity 3.0 franchise.

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March 2016 Loot Crate Review featuring Level Up! – Theme: VS

We breakdown not only this month’s regular Loot Crate but also grade this month’s Level Up package. Check out or Loot Crate Review for March 2016.