Category Archives: Amanda Rainear

Four Wonderful Indie Games That Ignited My Inner “‘90s Kid”

Really they ignited the late ‘80s through early 2000’s kid, because that’s what “‘90s kid” really means.  Am I right?

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MONG Staff Favorite Games List

Something that stands out here at Middle of Nowhere Gaming is our diverse staff. The diversity behind everyone’s tastes is what makes our content refreshing. Everyone has that one game. That ONE game that stands among the rest as their favorite. It’s interesting to see how every game on our favorite list is so different from one another. Here’s the list of some of our favorite games of all time. Continue reading MONG Staff Favorite Games List

Unpopular Opinion:  I Didn’t Think Chrono Trigger Was Anything Special

This article contains spoilers.

Recently, Eurogamer broke the news of a five hour tribute album to one of the most beloved games of all time:  1995’s Super Nintendo JRPG Chrono Trigger.  The album involved contributions by over 200 musicians and thirteen visual artists.  Proceeds of the album, entitled Chronicles of Time, will benefit Doctors Without Borders.

While donations to charity are certainly wonderful, I won’t be purchasing this album.  I am not a fan of Chrono Trigger, music included. Continue reading Unpopular Opinion:  I Didn’t Think Chrono Trigger Was Anything Special