Today was the first day of my spring break so I planned on writing for the majority of the day; however I spent the majority of my time playing a game called Catlateral Damage. It started out as an hour with a comedic but very engaging game, but this turned into a good three hours or so. I realized while I was on PSNProfiles that I was well on my way to already earning the platinum. This got me thinking, what drives people to beat and complete games? Continue reading Why do we Beat Games?
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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD review
GO GENTLY INTO THE TWILIGHT
Nintendo has been on a Zelda remastering binge recently. Starting with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, nearly every 3D Zelda game has been remastered on either the Wii U or the 3DS. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD is the latest remaster, but unlike the previous re-releases, there wasn’t a large demand for this game. Despite its initial critical acclaim, this game isn’t as fondly remembered as other iterations in the franchise. Complaints with the game are numerous but they all seem to be related with Twilight Princess lacking something to make it stand out from the other games in the series. However, with a new coat of paint, and the best aspects of both of its previous releases, this HD remaster shows that The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess has aged better than expected and is well worth revisiting. Continue reading The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD review
MONG Podcast 118 | The Podcast with No Name
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Aside from that, we covered many topics tonight, from Batman v Superman, with spoiler warnings, as well as the remastering of Turok and Turok 2 for Xbox One, the DLC for Two Worlds II (for some reason) and even the awkward situation that is what David Hayter had to say about Kojima! Other controversies of the week include the “Bootygate 2016” issue that Blizzard handled in terms of Tracer’s victory pose and even the possibility of Shadow of Mordor 2! Also DeepMind is learning to play Hearthstone and Magic: the Gathering, thus it is learning strategy and will soon force us all to submit! Be ready to praise our robot overlords come 2019! Continue reading MONG Podcast 118 | The Podcast with No Name
Ratchet & Clank, Star Fox Zero, and Quantum Break are 3 Reasons to be Excited for April Gaming
Gaming really is a year long hobby. While some of the big releases each year are saved until the fourth quarter to capitalize on holiday spending, quality titles can be found in every month throughout the year. Already 2016 has seen the release of smaller, independent titles like The Witness and Firewatch to bigger franchises like Street Fighter V and Far Cry Primal. The month of April is no exception. Here are three titles for the Nintendo Wii U, Xbox One/PC, and PlayStation 4 that should have any gamer excited. Continue reading Ratchet & Clank, Star Fox Zero, and Quantum Break are 3 Reasons to be Excited for April Gaming
Tons of NEW Pokemon GO Announcements!
After months of silence from the Pokémon Company, Pokémon GO has some exciting updates! Continue reading Tons of NEW Pokemon GO Announcements!
New Ratchet & Clank Story Trailer
Earlier today, Sony and Insomniac Games released a Story Trailer for the remake of Ratchet & Clank. Continue reading New Ratchet & Clank Story Trailer
MONG Podcast 117 | Skins (Not the TV Show)
Welcome to the world of the MONG Podcast, you’re welcome here and I’m running out of things to say to start these descriptions off. This week was one full of interesting rumors, new and solemn stories. From the cancellation of the would-be Minotaur adventure Gypsum to the reveal of the Bloodborne board game, we even cover the failed reveal of BioWare’s new IP and Evolution shuttering their doors. Keep yourself up to date (mostly) with MONG Podcast. Continue reading MONG Podcast 117 | Skins (Not the TV Show)
Explore the World of Lucky’s Tale in New Gameplay Trailer
As we begin to plunge full force into virtual reality, many of the gameplay experiences offered by the technology have come from the first person perspective. Lucky’s Tale for the Oculus Rift takes a different approach from the norm.
Continue reading Explore the World of Lucky’s Tale in New Gameplay Trailer
PS + You and Me March Giveaway
Over the course of the next week, MONG is giving you the chance to win three months of PlayStation Plus in honor of its continuing monthly Twitch show, “PS + You and Me” where select members of the Middle of Nowhere Gaming staff play a recent multiplayer-centric PlayStation Plus release for your amusement. This month, we’ll be playing Broforce.
Hitman Episode 1 Review
Agent 47 Hits Paris
When I wrote about the beta, I said that Hitman could “return the franchise to its former glory.” So has it? Continue reading Hitman Episode 1 Review
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