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
Splatoon 2 Mecha Gear Looks Cool, But Hasn't Come to the West Yet
Based on designs from CoroCoro readers, new Mecha Gear has arrived in Splatoon 2—only if you're in Japan, for now.
Nintendo Switch Firmware 8.0.0. Reported to Give Certain Games a Performance Boost
According to some forum sleuths, the latest Nintendo Switch firmware update gave a slight performance boost to certain titles.
Riot Games Promises Internal Changes in Response to Potential Employee Walkout
With talks about a walkout at League of Legends studio Riot Games, management is opening up internal conversations about the company culture.
Redout to Finally Scratch That F-Zero Itch for Switch Owners on May 14
The futuristic racing game Redout was announced for Nintendo Switch a couple of years ago, but will finally release on the console in May.
Troy Baker and Nolan North’s Retro Replay Show Moves to Rooster Teeth
The Let’s Play series Retro Replay from veteran video game actors Troy Baker and Nolan North has found a new home in Rooster Teeth.
Nintendo Wii, Wii U, WiiWare, DS Game Pages Removed from Nintendo Website
Information and content regarding legacy platforms from Nintendo, particularly the Wii, have been removed from the company’s website.
Fortnite Developers May Work Up to 100-Hour Work Weeks, According to Report
According to a report, Fortnite developers at Epic Games undergo through crunch, with work weeks going up 70 to 100 hours.
Telltale's Closure Also Canceled a Second Stranger Things Game from Oxenfree Developers
Another Stranger Things game from Telltale Games was in the works from Oxenfree developer Night School Studio, until Telltale's closure.
Snoop Dogg Streamed a Mortal Kombat 11 Tournament, Because He Could
On the eve of the launch of Mortal Kombat 11, Snoop Dogg streamed a tournament that featured other figures like 21 Savage.
Realm Royale Beta Trailer for Nintendo Switch Emerged on YouTube Early
Hi-Rez's Realm Royale has assumed to be in development for Switch, and a trailer on a Nintendo YouTube account may have confirmed this.
Report: Smaller Nintendo Switch to Release This Fall, Production on New Switch Model Will Follow
According to a report from Nikkei, a smaller, more portable Nintendo Switch will hit stores this fall, with a new Switch model to follow.
Fortnite Version 8.40 Adds Air Royale Dogfight Mode, Dog Petting
The latest update brings biplanes back in full force in Fortnite for a limited time mode; plus, you can kind of but not really pet dogs now.
PS5 Will Have an "Appealing" Retail Price for Consumers
According to system architect Mark Cerny, the PS5 will be released at an "appealing" suggested retail price, despite the hardware underneath.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Director Reveals More Joker Details Ahead of Launch
Joker is arriving in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Wednesday night, and game director Masahiro Sakurai dropped some last-minute tidbits.
Halo Live-Action Showtime Series Casts Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief
The upcoming Halo television show has found its Master Chief in Pablo Schreiber, who is best known for his work on Orange is the New Black.
Boxboy! + Boxgirl! Gets New Trailer, Demo Now Available in Nintendo eShop
Switch owners can get a small taste of cooperative puzzle game Boxboy! + Boxgirl! through an eShop demo, with a trailer giving some pointers.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Labo VR Support Includes a Form of Head-Tracking
Labo VR support is arriving to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild this month, providing the game a form of rotational tracking.
PS5 Emphasizes SSD Advantages, Will Take Physical Media
Mark Cerny discussed some ambitions for the next PlayStation home console, with the use of SSDs being a key feature.
The Lego Star Wars Series Will Have a New Entry, Rumored to Be a "Complete Saga"
A new Lego Star Wars video game is said to be in development, just in time for the upcoming movie Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.