Your Move
Samuel McConnell
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Board games. Video games. Anything but mind games. KMUW commentator Sam McConnell explores the latest and the time-tested world of games.
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Dec 30, 2022
'Crisis Core Reunion' holds up to the original
On Your Move, KMUW commentator Sam McConnell says Crisis Core Reunion has beautiful new graphics, all-new voice acting, and updated combat.
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Dec 16, 2022
The market’s collective response to the Wii U was "huh?”
On Your Move, KMUW commentator Sam McConnell says the Wii U wasn’t Nintendo’s worst console launch, but by almost any measure, it was a disappointing follow-up to one of the most influential consoles of all time.
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Dec 2, 2022
3D printing can create a fun new board game
On Your Move, KMUW commentator Sam McConnell says using a 3D printer can create a two-player stacking game called Tippi Tree.
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Nov 18, 2022
'Atari 50' sets a high bar for the company's historic anniversary
On Your Move, KMUW commentator Sam McConnell says Atari 50 has a hundred or so games, but what is really impressive is how they are presented.
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Nov 4, 2022
Marvel Snap is a new virtual card game with real strategic decisions
On Your Move, KMUW commentator Sam McConnell reviews the new game, Marvel Snap.
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Oct 21, 2022
Overwatch 2 is almost as much fun as Overwatch, mostly because it's almost exactly the same thing
On Your Move, KMUW commentator Sam McConnell reviews Overwatch 2.
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Oct 7, 2022
Google's shutdown of Stadia is not unexpected, but how do we preserve the games?
On Your Move, KMUW commentator Sam McConnell laments Google's latest product retirement.
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Sep 23, 2022
Gunplas are fun builds for kids or adults
On Your Move, KMUW commentator Sam McConnell returns to an old hobby.
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Sep 9, 2022
Facebook's metaverse is the solution to a non-existent problem
On Your Move, KMUW commentator Sam McConnell visits the metaverse.
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Aug 24, 2022
'Embracer' is the latest in the games consolidation trend
KMUW commentator Sam McConnell looks at a game developer that's consolidating its power.
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Aug 10, 2022
'Live-a-Live' is a worthy update of the classic
KMUW commentator Sam McConnell says the new remake of a classic game allows for things that couldn't be done when it first came out.
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Jul 27, 2022
'PowerWash Simulator' is ridiculous, but so rewarding
On Your Move, KMUW games commentator Sam McConnell finds true joy in an unexpected place.
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Jul 13, 2022
'Playdate' hasn't lived up to its name, but there's still hope
KMUW games commentator Sam McConnell looks at a tiny game system that so far hasn't *quite* worked out as planned.
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Jun 29, 2022
'Sonic Origins' is not the definitive collection it aims to be, but it's good enough
On Your Move, Sam McConnell looks at a new collection of some of his favorite classic games.
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Jun 1, 2022
The newly released Pac-Man Museum+ is a great collection of Pac-Man titles
On Your Move, KMUW commentator Sam McConnell looks at the legacy of one of the most recognizable video game characters ever.
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May 18, 2022
Away from your computer or console? Here's my favorite kind of controller
On Your Move, KMUW commentator Sam McConnell says with so many new ways to play games, we also need new ways to control them.
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May 4, 2022
Sega's Uncredited Composer: Michael Jackson
KMUW commentator Sam McConnell looks back at a major—but mostly unknown—collaboration from video game history.
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Apr 20, 2022
Super Mario Brothers 1986 movie debut is now available online
On Your Move, KMUW commentator Sam McConnell tells us about an early version of a beloved video game character.
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Apr 6, 2022
The 'Halo' TV show is... different
On Your Move, KMUW commentator Sam McConnell looks at some of the difficulties in translating a video game into a scripted TV series.
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Mar 23, 2022
There are dangers involved with purchasing games digitally
On Your Move, KMUW games commentator Sam McConnell points to another example of the pitfalls of digital media.
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Mar 9, 2022
'Final Fantasy VI' is the definitive 'Final Fantasy' game
On Your Move, KMUW commentator Sam McConnell looks at the game that defines one of his favorite video game series.
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Feb 23, 2022
'Earthbound' is more accessible than ever
On Your Move, KMUW commentator Sam McConnell looks at a video game that he says is finally getting the re-release it deserves.
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Feb 9, 2022
Betty White led me down a deep hole of game shows
On Your Move, KMUW commentator Sam McConnell says he was recently reminded of the joy of watching game shows.
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Jan 26, 2022
'Pupperazzi' is a fun little diversion
On Your Move, KMUW commentator Sam McConnell looks at a game that has one simple and delightful goal.
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Dec 29, 2021
'Unpacking' left me with happy tears in my eyes
KMUW commentator Sam McConnell says a new game is WAY more than what it sounds like.
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Dec 15, 2021
'Unreal Engine' is just that
KMUW games commentator Sam McConnell says a new piece of technology really lives up to its name.
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Dec 1, 2021
'Halo Infinite' is fun, even if I'm not any good at it
KMUW commentator Sam McConnell says the rollout of the new game in a major series is pretty confusing.
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Nov 17, 2021
The fifth 'Forza Horizon' game is polished and then some
KMUW commentator Sam McConnell says a new video game sequel lets him indulge his fantasies just a little bit.
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Nov 3, 2021
You can bring your old Game Boy up to modern standards
KMUW commentator Sam McConnell says he has a way to inject new life into your old handheld game systems.
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Oct 20, 2021
The first video game just turned 50 years old
KMUW games commentator Sam McConnell takes us back to one of the places where it all began.
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