So, I came across something interesting today and it looked like this: The original Mega Man? Seems legit, right? Yeah, it’s Mega Man, but it’s not running on an NES. It’s running on a TurboGrafx-16. Random NES conversions aren’t an uncommon thing, but what really makes this special is the attention to detail the programmer […]
In the past month and amidst the Steam Summer Sale, I purchased two games that were not yet complete: Cube World and Mercenary Kings. However, buying these games now will allow you to play the games in their current state, and sure I’ll play the role of beta tester. Why the hell not? This is […]
If you’re finding your wallet is a bit empty, it might be because you took advantage of the Steam Summer Sale. Last year I skipped it, but this year I didn’t come out empty handed. I now have Ys: The Oath in Felghana and Ys Origin. As a huge Ys fan, I think I’m a […]
“So what did they change from 1.0?” many would ask me in regards to the soon-to-be-relaunched Final Fantasy XIV 2.0, most commonly known with the subtle subtitle “A Realm Reborn.” “So it’s just World of Warcraft with Final Fantasy painted all over it?” to which I reply with “Yeah… I guess?” as I’m frantically trying […]
Welcome back to the second installment of Gaming Shenanigans here on The Mog Blog! Are we still called that? Hmm… Anyway, I kind of goofed last time I posted one of these. This is supposed to be a near daily thing we’re doing. That didn’t happen, and I apologize for that. In fact, everything in […]
Hello everyone. How’s it going? I’d like to take some time out to talk about some stuff. Well, that’s not to say we’re taking time off from the site. More like time off to do something a little more relaxed. Anyway, E3 just happened. We couldn’t be there, and it was kind of a bummer. […]
Super Metroid is probably one of the top five most popular SNES games, and one of my personal favorites on the console. For many people it was their introduction to the franchise. “The last Metroid is in captivity. The galaxy is at peace…” is now an iconic phrase. However, not many people ask the why […]
Some of my greatest treasures in my collection are the games published by Working Designs. Their packaging was always astounding and they had very high standards when it came to the games they’d choose to localize. From the TurboGrafx-16 through the PlayStation 2, every game they release was a treat to look forward to. For […]
Hudson Soft was one of the driving forces in the TurboGrafx-16 library, developing and publishing tons of fantastic titles for the system. They were responsible for the Ys ports, the Star Soldier games, and of course, Bomberman and Bonk’s Adventure. For me, Hudson Soft was what set the TurboGrafx-16 apart from the other consoles of […]
The acquisition of LucasFilms by the media giant Disney came with promises of many great things. Sadly, it came with some downsides as well. One of these was the closure of LucasArts, who were responsible for some fantastic games throughout the years. Most notable are their adventure games, such as The Secret of Monkey Island, […]
