Assassin’s Creed Goes on Vacation in 2016

Assassin’s Creed is a franchise that has seen many iterations since its debut in 2007.  Starting with the release of Assassin’s Creed II in 2009, each subsequent year has seen a game released in the series.  In 2016, Ubisoft has decided to put the franchise on hold. Continue reading Assassin’s Creed Goes on Vacation in 2016

Flashback Arcade – Episode 2 | Final Fantasy VII

On the second episode of the Flashback Arcade, Middle of Nowhere Gaming Associate Editor Esteban Cuevas (@colorwind), Associate Writer Charlie Savidge (@cnsavidge), and Executive Editor Shawn Richards (@littlebighamm) delve into the RPG classic Final Fantasy VII. We discuss the story, characters, and gameplay as well as the themes the game touches on. There are mild spoilers about the game in the podcast but two major spoilers will have warnings and are noted below as well. Then, Charlie makes his case for why all of the first generation of Pokémon games should be inducted in the Flashback Essentials. Continue reading Flashback Arcade – Episode 2 | Final Fantasy VII

Friendly Neighborhood Fanboys Episode 7| Why is Shaggy a Hipster D-Bag!?

On this episode of Fanboys Chas and Adam discuss Chas’ further adventures in the Dragon Age universe, Adam’s love of The People vs OJ Simpson, and whether or not the upcoming show Riverdale is necessary.

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Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Review

CRUMPLED AND FOLDED

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam is the type of game that leaves you with a worse impression than you think it deserves. At its foundation, Paper Jam is a solid if simple turn-based RPG much like the rest of the Mario & Luigi series whose charming comedic quips can appeal to both children and fans of the Mario series. For the most part, that foundation keeps the game engaging enough throughout its 25-30 hour run time. However, what’s built on that foundation drags the overall experience down with its creatively pisspoor implementation of the Paper Mario world, constant backtracking, and fruitless busy work. By the time I saw the credits roll, Paper Jam had long worn out its welcome.

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MONG Podcast 111 | Diamonds in the Rough

Everyone should be happy I’m devoted to making this look good or I would have just typed “Gone to Play Firewatch” here and left to do just that. HOWEVER! I’m in it to win it and so is everyone else on this week’s episode of the MONG Podcast! The crew goes through and covers topics from the week including the return of the Overwatch beta, the reveal of The Culling, Metal Gear Solid V’s upcoming DLC, Firewatch photos, David Gaider taking the throne and what happens when you smash two portals together while inside of them in Portal… personally, I think the computer should have crashed hard and never turned back on. Continue reading MONG Podcast 111 | Diamonds in the Rough