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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · May 27

I became a Barry Manilow fan in 2005, and 20 years later, I celebrated his final concert in Philadelphia with the man himself. Below are my thoughts on this final night of music and passion in the City of Brotherly Love. Enjoy!
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My 20-Year Journey with Barry Manilow: Memories and Musical Magic — Michael Cavacini

I became a Barry Manilow fan in 2005, and 20 years later, I celebrated his final concert in Philadelphia with the man himself. Below are my thoughts on this final night of music and passion in the …

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 2d

Exploring the Rainforest with Dora – A Colorful Xbox Adventure michaelcavacini.com/2025/11/05/e...

Exploring the Rainforest with Dora – A Colorful Xbox Adventure — Michael Cavacini

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Dora the Explorer franchise, and what better way to celebrate than with a brand-new console adventure? Dora: Rainforest Rescue brings the beloved charact…

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 2d

The Cabin Factory: A Haunting New Experience on Xbox michaelcavacini.com/2025/11/05/t...

The Cabin Factory: A Haunting New Experience on Xbox — Michael Cavacini

Welcome to The Cabin Factory, where your first day on the job might just be your last. You’ve just been hired as a Cabin Inspector—congratulations! But don’t get too comfortable. Your task is decep…

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 2d

Hand-Drawn Magic Meets Classic Adventure in Simon the Sorcerer Origins michaelcavacini.com/2025/11/05/h...

Hand-Drawn Magic Meets Classic Adventure in Simon the Sorcerer Origins — Michael Cavacini

The world’s most sarcastic wizard is back, and this time he’s revealing the secrets of his past. Simon the Sorcerer Origins brings the cult-classic series to Xbox with a brand-new prequel adventure…

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 3d

Finish Him! Ranking the Best Mortal Kombat Games of All Time michaelcavacini.com/2025/11/03/f...

Finish Him! Ranking the Best Mortal Kombat Games of All Time — Michael Cavacini

From arcade cabinets to cinematic story modes, Mortal Kombat has evolved into one of the most iconic fighting franchises in the history of gaming. With over 30 years of spine-ripping action, it’s t…

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 3d

Flawless Victory: Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Is a Knockout michaelcavacini.com/2025/11/03/f...

Flawless Victory: Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Is a Knockout — Michael Cavacini

Few gaming franchises have left a mark as deep as Mortal Kombat, and for me, that mark began on my Super Nintendo. I still remember the thrill of pulling off Sub-Zero’s spine rip or Liu Kang’s bicy…

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 4d

Into the Mire: A Quick Look at Halls of Torment – The Boglands DLC on Xbox michaelcavacini.com/2025/11/03/i...

Into the Mire: A Quick Look at Halls of Torment – The Boglands DLC on Xbox — Michael Cavacini

If you thought you’d conquered the cursed halls, think again. The Boglands, the latest DLC for Halls of Torment on Xbox, drags players into a swampy nightmare where survival trumps speed and every …

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 4d

Pixelated Peril: Halls of Torment Brings Back the Glory Days michaelcavacini.com/2025/11/03/p...

Pixelated Peril: Halls of Torment Brings Back the Glory Days — Michael Cavacini

If you’ve ever longed for the gritty charm of late-90s RPGs but craved the adrenaline rush of modern roguelites, Halls of Torment might be your next obsession. Now available on Xbox, this casual ac…

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 4d

From Reaction to Reflection: A New Path to Inner Peace michaelcavacini.com/2025/11/03/f...

From Reaction to Reflection: A New Path to Inner Peace — Michael Cavacini

If you’re searching for a mindfulness book that goes beyond breathing exercises and meditation scripts, Happiness-Based Mindfulness by Dr. Sara Spowart offers a refreshing and transformative …

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 5d

Diamond Dallas Page’s Greatest Work Yet: Why Change or Die Is a Must-Watch michaelcavacini.com/2025/11/01/d...

Diamond Dallas Page’s Greatest Work Yet: Why Change or Die Is a Must-Watch — Michael Cavacini

If you haven’t watched Change or Die yet, stop what you’re doing and dive in. This 12-week transformation docuseries, filmed at the legendary Accountability Crib in Atlanta, is one of the greatest …

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 10d

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How You Can Get More Enjoyment Out of Gaming — Michael Cavacini

Photo by EVG Kowalievska on Pexels.com Gaming is easily one of the most engaging hobbies. While it can get a bad reputation for not being productive, it can actually be helpful in your day-to-day l…

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 11d

From Arcade to Xbox: The Ultimate Fast & Furious Racing Experience michaelcavacini.com/2025/10/26/f...

From Arcade to Xbox: The Ultimate Fast & Furious Racing Experience — Michael Cavacini

The Fast & Furious franchise has always been about speed, spectacle, and over-the-top action—and Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition brings that same energy roaring onto Xbox. This isn’t a slow-…

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 11d

Hot Wheels on Xbox: The Ultimate Speed Experience michaelcavacini.com/2025/10/26/h...

Hot Wheels on Xbox: The Ultimate Speed Experience — Michael Cavacini

If you’ve ever dreamed of taking your favorite Hot Wheels cars from the toy track to the big screen of your Xbox, Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Ultimate Speed – Deluxe Edition delivers that fantasy in ful…

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 11d

Flaunt It, Own It: Why Bratz Complete Edition is the Ultimate Fashion Adventure michaelcavacini.com/2025/10/26/f...

Flaunt It, Own It: Why Bratz Complete Edition is the Ultimate Fashion Adventure — Michael Cavacini

Are you ready to strut into the ultimate fashion adventure? The Bratz Pack is back in Bratz: Flaunt Your Fashion – Complete Edition, and this time, it’s bigger, bolder, and more stylish than ever. …

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 11d

Step Into JoJo’s World: A Sparkly Adventure for Siwanatorz michaelcavacini.com/2025/10/26/g...

Step Into JoJo’s World: A Sparkly Adventure for Siwanatorz — Michael Cavacini

If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into JoJo Siwa’s glitter-filled sneakers, JoJo Siwa: Worldwide Party for Xbox is your chance to shine. This single-player rhythm-based adventure-runner is a color…

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 11d

Review: L.O.L. Surprise! B.B.s BORN TO TRAVEL on Xbox michaelcavacini.com/2025/10/26/r...

Review: L.O.L. Surprise! B.B.s BORN TO TRAVEL on Xbox — Michael Cavacini

The glittery, fabulous world of L.O.L. Surprise!, B.B.s BORN TO TRAVEL for Xbox is your passport to sparkle. This colorful adventure captures the excitement of unboxing dolls and transforms it into…

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 11d

Download Five Nights At Freddy’s: Into the Pit For Free Next Week on Epic Games Store michaelcavacini.com/2025/10/26/d...

Download Five Nights At Freddy’s: Into the Pit For Free Next Week on Epic Games Store — Michael Cavacini

If you’ve yet to experience the horrors that await in Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit, now’s the time to dive in. To celebrate Halloween and the game’s recent arrival on the Epic Games Store,…

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 12d

The Best Movies to Watch This Halloween (2025 Edition) michaelcavacini.com/2025/10/25/t...

The Best Movies to Watch This Halloween (2025 Edition) — Michael Cavacini

Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy—it’s also the perfect excuse to dim the lights, grab some popcorn, and dive into a marathon of spooky, creepy, or delightfully campy films. Whether you…

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 12d

Lumo 2 for Xbox: A Retro-Inspired Adventure Reborn michaelcavacini.com/2025/10/25/l...

Lumo 2 for Xbox: A Retro-Inspired Adventure Reborn — Michael Cavacini

The isometric icon returns! Nearly a decade after the cult hit Lumo charmed players with its nostalgic nod to the golden age of British gaming, Lumo 2 is stepping onto Xbox with a bold new adventur…

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 14d

Elvira Returns: Reviewing the Pinball FX DLC on Xbox michaelcavacini.com/2025/10/24/e...

Elvira Returns: Reviewing the Pinball FX DLC on Xbox — Michael Cavacini

If you’re a pinball fan with a taste for the spooky and the campy, Zen Studios has delivered a real treat with the Williams™ Pinball: Elvira DLC packs for Pinball FX on Xbox. This two-table collect…

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 14d

Why Audible Premium Plus Is the Best Deal for Audiobook Lovers michaelcavacini.com/2025/10/24/w...

Why Audible Premium Plus Is the Best Deal for Audiobook Lovers — Michael Cavacini

In a world where multitasking has become second nature, audiobooks are the perfect companion. Whether you’re commuting, working out, or winding down at night, Audible has transformed the way we con…

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 15d

Understanding the Internet of Things: Transforming Our Everyday Lives michaelcavacini.com/2025/10/23/u...

Understanding the Internet of Things: Transforming Our Everyday Lives — Michael Cavacini

Photo by panumas nikhomkhai on Pexels.com Our lives are becoming increasingly connected every day. So much so that the Internet of Things has been infiltrating homes and workplaces worldwide. IoT r…

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 16d

Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit for Xbox – A Retro Rant Come to Life michaelcavacini.com/2025/10/22/a...

Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit for Xbox – A Retro Rant Come to Life — Michael Cavacini

As a longtime fan of the Angry Video Game Nerd, I’ve always loved how his over-the-top rants and hilarious takedowns of retro games capture the spirit of the 8-bit era. When I heard that Angry Vide…

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 16d

Dreamout for Xbox: Cute, Chaotic, and Completely Unexpected michaelcavacini.com/2025/10/22/d...

Dreamout for Xbox: Cute, Chaotic, and Completely Unexpected — Michael Cavacini

If you thought you’d seen it all in the world of quirky indie adventures, think again. Dreamout, developed by Game Dynasty and published by Valkyrie Initiative LLP, is here to prove that chaos, com…

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 16d

Remembering Ace Frehley: A Personal Tribute to the Spaceman michaelcavacini.com/2025/10/21/r...

Remembering Ace Frehley: A Personal Tribute to the Spaceman — Michael Cavacini

Meeting “Space Ace” in Glenside, PA, before his show at The Keswick. The passing of Ace Frehley is a loss that reverberates far beyond the world of KISS. For me, Ace was a central figur…

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Michael Cavacini @mcavacini.bsky.social · 16d

The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes – A New Holiday Classic michaelcavacini.com/2025/10/21/t...

The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes – A New Holiday Classic — Michael Cavacini

The holiday season just got a whole lot merrier with the release of The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes, a brand-new puzzle-platformer that brings the beloved Scout Elf to consoles and PC for th…

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