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Michael Cavacini
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#Sociologist, #Historian, #Professor, and #Author of the forthcoming book about how the #TNAWrestling Knockouts revolutionized women’s wrestling.

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Mystery in the Skies: Why Your Little Ponies Will Love Zephyr Heights! michaelcavacini.com/2026/01/14/m...
Mystery in the Skies: Why Your Little Ponies Will Love Zephyr Heights! — Michael Cavacini
The magic of friendship is reaching new heights on Xbox! If you’ve been looking for a game that perfectly captures the charm of the “Generation 5” series, My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heigh…
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January 14, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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Night-time is the Right Time! Join the Mighty Alliance in PJ Masks Power Heroes michaelcavacini.com/2026/01/14/n...
Night-time is the Right Time! Join the Mighty Alliance in PJ Masks Power Heroes — Michael Cavacini
Calling all heroes! A new mission awaits, and the PJ Masks are going bigger than ever. If you have a little hero at home—or if you’re a fan of high-speed teamwork yourself—it’s time to gear up. PJ …
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January 14, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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Jumanji: Wild Adventures Xbox Review – Is It the Ultimate Family Adventure? michaelcavacini.com/2026/01/14/j...
Jumanji: Wild Adventures Xbox Review – Is It the Ultimate Family Adventure? — Michael Cavacini
If you’ve ever heard the distant rhythmic pounding of drums and felt a sudden urge to run for your life, you know exactly what’s coming. Jumanji: Wild Adventures has officially landed on Xbox, brin…
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January 14, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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First day of classes for the spring semester at Temple! Once again, I’m teaching Analytical Reading & Writing, in addition to taking three courses as a PhD student. I’m looking forward to a great semester!

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January 12, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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Why You Need to Play Running Fable Petite Party michaelcavacini.com/2026/01/08/w...

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Why You Need to Play Running Fable Petite Party — Michael Cavacini
If you’re looking for a way to test the strength of your friendships (and perhaps start a few playful arguments), Running Fable Petite Party has arrived on Xbox to do exactly that. Developed as a w…
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January 9, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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Cakey’s Twisted Bakery: A Sweet Survival Horror Experience michaelcavacini.com/2026/01/08/c...
Cakey’s Twisted Bakery: A Sweet Survival Horror Experience — Michael Cavacini
If you thought your local bakery was intense during the holiday rush, you haven’t seen anything yet. Cakey’s Twisted Bakery, the indie horror hit that took Steam by storm, has officially expanded i…
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January 9, 2026 at 2:46 AM
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Walnut Street Theatre's 218th Season: A Year of Unforgettable Shows michaelcavacini.com/2026/01/08/w...
Walnut Street Theatre’s 218th Season: A Year of Unforgettable Shows — Michael Cavacini
Walnut Street Theatre (WST), America’s Oldest Theatre and a National Historic Landmark, is excited to reveal its 218th season of live entertainment and mark its 44th season as a not-for-profit prod…
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January 9, 2026 at 2:31 AM
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Back to school! I’m teaching a night class at Drexel this winter: Business Communication. I’m glad to be back!

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January 7, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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The Ultimate Quest Returns: Talisman: Digital 5th Edition on Xbox michaelcavacini.com/2026/01/07/t...
The Ultimate Quest Returns: Talisman: Digital 5th Edition on Xbox — Michael Cavacini
If you’re a fan of high-fantasy board games, then you know there is nothing quite like Talisman. Originally released by Games Workshop in 1983, this iconic “Magical Quest Game” ha…
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January 7, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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Everything You Need to Know: Meg's Monster & Lost Memories DLC michaelcavacini.com/2026/01/04/e...
Everything You Need to Know: Meg’s Monster & Lost Memories DLC — Michael Cavacini
In the vast landscape of JRPGs, we are often used to the “zero to hero” journey—grinding for experience, hunting for better gear, and watching our health bars grow from double digits to…
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January 4, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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Is the FINAL FANTASY XIV Complete Collector’s Edition for Xbox Worth It? michaelcavacini.com/2025/12/31/i...
Is the FINAL FANTASY XIV Complete Collector’s Edition for Xbox Worth It? — Michael Cavacini
Whether you are a veteran of Eorzea looking to switch to console or a complete newcomer eager to see why this MMO has dominated the genre for a decade, the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online – Complete…
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January 4, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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Everything You Need to Know About James Patterson’s Marilyn Monroe Book michaelcavacini.com/2026/01/03/e...
Everything You Need to Know About James Patterson’s Marilyn Monroe Book — Michael Cavacini
Few names in history evoke as much glamour, tragedy, and enduring mystery as Marilyn Monroe. Decades after her passing in 1962, we are still captivated by her image—and still haunted by the questio…
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January 4, 2026 at 3:50 AM
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Is Aaero2: Black Razor Edition Worth It? Everything Included in the Special Edition michaelcavacini.com/2026/01/03/i...
Is Aaero2: Black Razor Edition Worth It? Everything Included in the Special Edition — Michael Cavacini
If you’ve ever wanted to feel like you aren’t just playing a game, but actually performing it, Aaero2: Black Razor Edition has arrived to turn your Xbox controller into a precision instrument. Deve…
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January 4, 2026 at 3:49 AM
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Is Crime Simulator Worth It? Review & Impressions michaelcavacini.com/2026/01/02/i...
Is Crime Simulator Worth It? Review & Impressions — Michael Cavacini
If you’re heading into Crime Simulator expecting a slow, methodical experience like Thief Simulator, you’re in for a massive surprise. While there is sneaking involved, this title trades pure steal…
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January 3, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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From Hell with Love — Doom: The Dark Ages michaelcavacini.com/2025/12/31/f...
From Hell with Love — Doom: The Dark Ages — Michael Cavacini
If you’ve been looking for a reason to let your inner Doom Slayer loose again, Doom: The Dark Ages is every bit the brutal, metal-infused masterpiece I hoped for. After spending some serious time w…
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December 31, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Avowed: A Masterpiece That Recaptured the Magic of My First RPG michaelcavacini.com/2025/12/30/a...
Avowed: A Masterpiece That Recaptured the Magic of My First RPG — Michael Cavacini
There is a specific kind of magic that comes with your very first Role-Playing Game. For me, that magic was embodied by an Xbox 360 and a copy of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. I still vividly rem…
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December 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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2025: A Year in Pages and Perspectives michaelcavacini.com/2025/12/29/2...
2025: A Year in Pages and Perspectives — Michael Cavacini
As we wrap up another trip around the sun, I find myself looking back at the stories, lessons, and worlds I’ve inhabited over the last twelve months. While every year has its own rhythm, 2025 was a…
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December 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Which Tron Movie is Better? The Ultimate Grid Comparison michaelcavacini.com/2025/12/28/w...
Which Tron Movie is Better? The Ultimate Grid Comparison — Michael Cavacini
Few film franchises have a gap between installments quite like Tron. When Disney released the original in 1982, personal computers were a rarity, and the internet was a niche government experiment.…
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December 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Toaplan Arcade Collection Review: The Ultimate Shmup Classics on Xbox michaelcavacini.com/2025/12/27/t...
Toaplan Arcade Collection Review: The Ultimate Shmup Classics on Xbox — Michael Cavacini
If you consider yourself a fan of the “shmup” genre, the name Toaplan should ring through your head like a power-up chime. This legendary developer didn’t just make games; they cr…
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December 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Everything You Need to Know About Caleb’s Return in Blood: Refreshed Supply michaelcavacini.com/2025/12/27/e...
Everything You Need to Know About Caleb’s Return in Blood: Refreshed Supply — Michael Cavacini
For fans of the “Big Four” 90s build-engine shooters, one name has always carried a certain dark, prestigious weight: Caleb. While Doom had the speed and Duke Nukem had the attitude, Bl…
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December 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Why the 5% Back Rewards Make Chewy+ a No-Brainer michaelcavacini.com/2025/12/26/w...
Why the 5% Back Rewards Make Chewy+ a No-Brainer — Michael Cavacini
Whether you are a fellow pet parent or just starting your journey with a new fur-baby, you’ve likely seen the ads for Chewy+. As someone balancing a busy schedule as a university instructor and PhD…
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December 27, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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Game Review: The Zen of the Void in A Game About Digging A Hole michaelcavacini.com/2025/12/22/g...
Game Review: The Zen of the Void in A Game About Digging A Hole — Michael Cavacini
In an era of gaming defined by massive open worlds, complex skill trees, and high-octane battle royales, sometimes you need to get back to basics. And it doesn’t get more basic—or more strang…
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December 23, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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Walmart+ Review 2025: Everything You Need to Know Before Signing Up michaelcavacini.com/2025/12/22/w...
Walmart+ Review 2025: Everything You Need to Know Before Signing Up — Michael Cavacini
We’ve officially hit the era of subscription overload, where it feels like every major retailer wants a monthly slice of your paycheck just for the privilege of shopping with them. As we navigate 2…
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December 23, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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The Ultimate Showman: Why You Must Watch Paul Anka: His Way on HBO michaelcavacini.com/2025/12/19/t...
The Ultimate Showman: Why You Must Watch Paul Anka: His Way on HBO — Michael Cavacini
As someone who has followed the legendary Paul Anka for years—from the intimate moments of a personal interview to the electric energy of his live performances—I thought I knew everything there was…
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December 19, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Sektori: Every Run is a New Techno-Fueled Nightmare michaelcavacini.com/2025/12/19/s...
Sektori: Every Run is a New Techno-Fueled Nightmare — Michael Cavacini
There are games you play to relax, and then there are games you play to disappear. Sektori, the latest twin-stick shooter to hit the Xbox ecosystem, falls firmly into the latter. It is a sensory as…
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December 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM