Marvel’s video game division is going in an all-new direction starting with Sony’s exclusive Spider-Man game, but it may also be reliving its past. If the Taiwanese ratings board is to be believed, one beloved classic (and its underwhelming sequel) may soon be remastered. Continue reading Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 1 & 2 may be getting remastered
Category Archives: Chris Cobb
Resident Evil is Dead
Yes, friends, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard was just revealed at Sony’s E3 conference, and the internet has exploded. Whether positive or negative, there’s a buzz in the ether about this drastic new direction of Capcom’s long-lasting Resident Evil (RE) series. Looking to be a soft reboot with a new first-person perspective, as well as a cast of all-new characters, there’s a lot for longtime fans of the series to be worried about. If you’ve been following the series closely over the years, however, this should come as no surprise. This has been a long time coming and, if you’ll allow me, I’ll explain how we got here… and why Resident Evil as we know it is dead. Continue reading Resident Evil is Dead
THE TECHNOMANCER’S E3 TRAILER INVITES YOU TO MARS
Spiders and Focus Home Interactive’s The Technomancer promises to provide ample portions of action, adventure, epic storytelling, and even a little romance. If you haven’t heard of it before now, just take a gander at this slick new E3 trailer! You may be packing your bags for Mars afterward. Continue reading THE TECHNOMANCER’S E3 TRAILER INVITES YOU TO MARS
MONG Podcast 124 | Reshaping the Future
This week’s MONG podcast was a little different. We were joined by Chris “The Corn Man” Cobb due to Jordan’s mysterious absence. Don’t you worry though, the podcast was still full of fun and information as it always is. We covered the end of Geralt’s tale in The Witcher series, the unknown Xbox One VR game and the possibility of Prey 2 being resurrected (yes, please)! Of course there were three other stories mentioned you’ll have to listen or watch to find out about. Continue reading MONG Podcast 124 | Reshaping the Future
The Ugliest of the Good and the Bad
Opinions are wonderful, aren’t they? We all have our personal likes and dislikes, and whether we know it or not, some are just downright moronic. So, what better way is there to illustrate that point than to flaunt our own idiocy? Let’s start with some games I’m convinced are good, and then I’ll tell you why that game you love is terrible. Shall we proceed? Continue reading The Ugliest of the Good and the Bad
REVIEW: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan
“TONIGHT, I DINE ON TURTLE SOUP!”
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) have had a somewhat checkered past in the gaming world. It all began with an insanely difficult game for the Nintendo Entertainment System, reached an early peak with an excellent arcade game, and the rest has been a wonky string of mostly decent titles. How does their latest adventure, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan fare? Continue reading REVIEW: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan
THE TECHNOMANCER “COMPANIONS” TRAILER REVEALS ROMANCE, DESERTION
For those unaware, Spiders’ epic science fiction RPG, The Technomancer, drops next month on consoles and PC. Today, the developer who previously created Bound By Flame has given us a glimpse of the wide array of characters who can be recruited to your journey across Mars. Care to take a look? Continue reading THE TECHNOMANCER “COMPANIONS” TRAILER REVEALS ROMANCE, DESERTION
FLASHBACK REVIEW | CAPTAIN AMERICA: SUPER SOLDIER
“I CAN DO THIS ALL DAY!”
Move over, G.I. Joe! There’s only one true American hero, and I guarantee his shield could knock you and your wussified “Kung-Fu grip” on your butt in the blink of an eye. Can this flag-wearing, Hitler-punching badass overcome the stigma of terrible movie-to-game adaptations with Captain America: Super Soldier? Continue reading FLASHBACK REVIEW | CAPTAIN AMERICA: SUPER SOLDIER
CONFESSIONS OF A CLOSE-MINDED GAMER
As gamers, we have all made snap judgments about a game or series that we’ve never gone near. Our thoughts may be a little haphazard, though we stick to them nonetheless — but what happens when our flimsy opinions are proven wrong? Well, I’ve got a confession to make regarding just that… Continue reading CONFESSIONS OF A CLOSE-MINDED GAMER
Star Fox Zero REVIEW
THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS
I’m pretty sure everyone in their 20’s has played Star Fox 64 at least once in their life. That was a magical game with amazing starship combat, tight controls, and challenging bosses. It’s still touted as one of the best games of the Nintendo 64 era, and even holds up to modern standards. Unfortunately, it set a high bar that several sequels failed to surpass — but does Star Fox Zero change that? Continue reading Star Fox Zero REVIEW
Middle Of Nowhere Gaming 