Do We Know Too Much About Games Before They Come Out?

On this week’s MONG Podcast, the team discussed some of this week’s biggest gaming news like an update on Deep Down’s localization, The Witcher 3 possibly having a lot of sex in the game, February’s free games on Xbox and PlayStation, Amiibo sales, Sony Online Entertainment’s changes, new Super Smash Bros. stages, Spotify coming to PlayStation devices and more!

We were also asked by a listener if we thought that we know too much about games before they are released.  What do you think?  Do developers reveal too much about games before they come out? Continue reading Do We Know Too Much About Games Before They Come Out?

Video Games Live: An Experience Worth Having

Video game music has been on an extraordinary journey since its inception. From its start with simple bleeps of a computerized synthesizer to a slew of beautifully orchestrated pieces, the music of games has become as integral as its storyline or graphics. To showcase this now fundamental piece of video games, a live orchestra, with a choir and visual effects has been created. This amazingly fantastic experience is known as Video Games Live.  Continue reading Video Games Live: An Experience Worth Having

Life Is Strange Episode One: Chrysalis Review

CHOOSE WISELY…OR MAYBE NOT

Life is Strange. This title, while simple, perfectly captures both the main ideas from the game itself and an understanding of humanity that we all can comprehend. In this subtle way, DONTNOD has created a connection to the player and the game, before the story is even started.

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6.6 million Xbox Ones and 360s shipped and Financial Results Revealed for Q2 2015

Microsoft announced their financial results for the 2nd quarter of the 2015 fiscal year and it looks pretty good.  Continue reading 6.6 million Xbox Ones and 360s shipped and Financial Results Revealed for Q2 2015