Chris Compendio
Contributing since August, 2018
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About Chris Compendio
Chris is a writer currently based in the Philadelphia area. They are currently writing for film website Flixist, podcasting for Marvel News Desk, and were an editorial intern for Paste Magazine's gaming section. They graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a creative writing major.
Latest Articles
Fortnite Officially Adds John Wick for New Crossover Event
Coinciding with the release of John Wick: Chapter 3 in theaters, Fortnite has added yet another crossover event for the new Season 9.
How Google Stadia Made Me Reflect on My Physical Gaming Space
The potential success of Google's Stadia platform could be groundbreaking—in that it can prevent the further buildup of console boxes.
Mortal Kombat 11 Developer Describes Psychological Effects of Working on the Game's Violence
An anonymous developer for Mortal Kombat 11 described adverse mental health effects in working on the game's violent sequences.
PUBG in China Replaced with "Game For Peace" Where Defeated Players Wave Goodbye Instead of Die
Tencent Games replaced PUBG Mobile with a similar "Game for Peace" in China, although there are some... noticeable differences.
Nintendo Switch Online Could Have More Exclusives Like Tetris 99
In a Q&A with investors, Nintendo said that they needed to keep adding "elements" like the successful Tetris 99 exclusive game.
Monster Prom 2: Holiday Season Kickstarter and Demo Goes Live
The sequel to Monster Prom, Monster Prom 2: Holiday Season, just launched its Kickstarter campaign and released a demo.
Overwatch Adds Havana Escort Map in New Update
A new escort map based on Havana, featured in the Overwatch event Storm Rising, is now available to players.
Tekken X Street Fighter is Still Possible But "Harder to Justify" in 2019, Says Tekken Producer
While Katsuhiro Harada has not ruled out the release of Tekken X Street Fighter, the current fighting game scene makes it "harder to justify."
Quantic Dream Is Under Investigation from Game Workers Unite for Sexual Misconduct Claims
Game Workers Unite and French union Solidaires Informatique are calling for testimonies regarding sexual assault allegations at Quantic Dream.
Dead Cells is Heading to iOS This Summer, With Android Version Also in the Works
The popular roguelike Metroidvania Dead Cells is coming to iOS, with an Android release planned for later down the road.
Scalebound Cancellation Was at Both Platinum and Microsoft's Fault, Says Platinum Head
The fault for Scalebound's cancellation shouldn't solely be at Microsoft's feet, says Platinum Games studio head Atsushi Inaba.
Katana Zero's Excellent Soundtrack is Available to Stream and Purchase
Original electronic music from Katana Zero by a number of artists is now on platforms such as iTunes and Spotify.
Fortnite Teases Futuristic-Themed Season 9 With an Image
The future Fortnite season 9 will apparently focus on... the future, as teased through an image on Twitter.
Sonic the Hedgehog Film Costume for Kids is Worse Than Any Potential Redesign
An apparently licensed costume for the Sonic the Hedgehog live-action film lives up to the expectation of being just as weird and unsettling.
Falcon Age Review — Fight Colonialism in This Adorable But Unpolished Experience
First-person adventure Falcon Age was built with love but has some oddities more noticeable when not played with the PSVR headset.
Duck Game Review — A Fun and Absurd Playable Joke of a Game
The Towerfall-like party title Duck Game is now on Switch, and with it comes a package of wonkiness and absurdism.
Hitman 2 Miami Pack Contains Full Levels, Sean Bean Elusive Target for New Players
Those who haven't bought the full Hitman 2 game can try out the Miami missions through this Spring Break content pack.
Fortnite Adds Guardians of the Galaxy Skin and Dance Emote for Avengers: Endgame Event
Star-Lord and other Guardians of the Galaxy-inspired gear is now part of Fortnite's Avengers: Endgame event.
Sea of Thieves Anniversary Update Launches Today, Adds "Shores of Gold" Quests and New Achievements
An anniversary update for Sea of Thieves adds new achievements and coincides with the release of the "Shores of Gold" questline.
Sonic the Hedgehog Live-Action Trailer Shows How Far We Have Strayed from the Light
The first trailer for the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movie shows its teeth.