MONG Podcast 105 | The Deckard Cain-ining

Come stay a while and listen! The crew was going to talk about video game news, but then they realized the one true video game news that really matters is only Deckard Cain. Be at peace and listen to the podcast! Continue reading MONG Podcast 105 | The Deckard Cain-ining

Shadow Complex Remastered review

TWO STEPS FORWARD, THREE JETPACK LEAPS BACK

Shadow Complex is a game whose reputation precedes itself. Heralded as one of the greatest releases on Xbox Live Arcade, it reinvigorated the 2D Platform Adventure genre, which now has a strong presence with titles like Guacamelee and Axiom Verge. It’s been six years since its initial release and a PC port entitled Shadow Complex Remastered is now available. Along with the typical improvements and options that come with the platform, this version also has additional gameplay elements and improved graphics thanks to a new engine. Being a fan of the genre but having never played the original, I jumped in with hopeful expectations, which were both exceeded and severely let down. Continue reading Shadow Complex Remastered review

Great Cheap Video Game Gifts That Aren’t Video Games

Looking for that perfect last minute stocking stuffer for the gamer that has it all? Want to be the cool relative, but don’t want to drop $60 on a AAA title? We’ve compiled a list of creative, relatively inexpensive video game gifts that aren’t games. Let’s take a look: Continue reading Great Cheap Video Game Gifts That Aren’t Video Games

APPARENTLY THE INTERNET HATES FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE ALREADY

Well, that escalated quickly. Everyone’s personal hype gauge for Final Fantasy VII Remake shot from one to 100 after a single trailer… then flatlined the moment it was discussed. Okay, so the game being released in “multiple parts” is unexpected — but is it a bad thing? I don’t think so, and here’s why. Continue reading APPARENTLY THE INTERNET HATES FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE ALREADY

MONG Episode 104 | The Adam Rants: Volume One: The Problem with Linkle

Myles is kinda sick and tired, literally not figuratively, so this is going to be a bit called in. Join the crew while they cover the topics of the (hopefully) last shot fired between Kojima and Konami, Danganronpa 3, Gone Home making the trek to consoles, the problem with Linkle and so much more! Join us, Myles swears it’s a great podcast and he’s great, when his life force isn’t being drained by sickness, so take his word for it and check us out! Whew! Continue reading MONG Episode 104 | The Adam Rants: Volume One: The Problem with Linkle

DISPLATE – WHO SAYS VIDEO GAMES CAN’T BE ART?

If you’re anything like me, you probably collect something. Toys, comics, replica swords… the list goes on. These things don’t just take up space, though! They decorate our homes and inform people of the things we like. However, as I ran low on shelf space and searched for more traditional decorations, I happened across something unexpected.

Metal. Freakin’. Posters. Intrigued yet…? Continue reading DISPLATE – WHO SAYS VIDEO GAMES CAN’T BE ART?

Sony Stumbles at Own Expo

Let’s skip any rigamarole: Sony missed a step at their own conference. Continue reading Sony Stumbles at Own Expo