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 April 2016

Spring has sprung and the April Big 5 sees some amazing games on the release list. From PC to all three consoles, it’s a great time to be a gamer.

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Quantum Break Preview – Iceman, Littlefinger and Merry Walk Into a Bar

With a cast that rivals most any great TV drama, the game/show infusion of Quantum Break is keeping us fully enthralled in its story.

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Tom Clancy’s The Division Review – The Big Apple Has Rotted to the Core and You Can Save It

Tom Clancy’s The Division is one of the rare experiences in gaming that actually lives up the pre-release hype. Ubisoft Massive develops a solid MMORPG/Shooter experience.

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The Top 10 Most Badass ‘Good Guys’ in Modern Gaming

There are a lot of good guys who really ride the line between saint and sinner. They might be on an honorable quest to right the wrongs of the bad guys but that doesn’t mean they have to be good while they’re doing it. Here are our top 10 most badass good guys in modern gaming.

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Sex in Games Sells; We’re Buying, and Why That’s a Good Thing

Sex sells, this is hardly a revelation, but is that necessarily a bad thing? A lot of people might say it is but we think differently. In a time where intolerance is reaching new heights in this industry some games are trying to promote acceptance and that’s extremely important.

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The Rise and Possible Fall of E3, Gaming’s Biggest Show – Is This E3’s Last Stand?

Many are questioning the future of the Electronic Entertainment Expo. Is this the beginning of the end for E3 or just a reinvention?

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Far Cry Primal Review – Barebacking a Sabre-Toothed Tiger is as Magical as it Sounds

Not many games take you back to the Stone Age but Far Cry Primal does and it does so in style. Just the breath of fresh air the franchise needed.

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The Big 5 – The Five Biggest Games of March 2016

No matter what your platform of choice there’s something amazing on the horizon for you in March. Check out the Big 5 for March.

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Unravel Review – One of Early 2016’s Best Games Hits You With All the Feels

Unravel is one of 2016’s early hits and is an enjoyable experience from start to finish. Touching, a joy to play and an absolute wonder to take in, you’d be doing yourself a disservice by skipping over it.

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Rise of the Tomb Raider ‘Baba Yaga: The Temple of the Witch’ Review – Enter the Wicked Vale

If you’re already a fan of Rise of the Tomb Raider then grabbing Baba Yaga seems like a no brainer. A bit pricey standing on its own it’s definitely a better deal if included in the Season Pass.