Now that we’ve got you all gathered around the glowing hearth of the Internet—all snuggled up in your studded leather jackets, flanel shirts and anoraks—it’s time to share a list of our favorite releases from the year. … read more
’15 Top 5 Albums
Review: Nova-111
In Nova-111, scientists have been developing the “Greatest Science Experiment” with the intention of unlocking “real-time” in a turn-based world. … read more
Review: Last Horizon
Last Horizon’s introspective gameplay and perfectly composed ambient soundtrack make this a great little game that works well in bite-sized play sessions as well as extended periods of space exploration. … read more
Review: Manimal & Automan: The Complete Series
Manimal & Automan not just simply old TV shows you can pull up on Netflix and giggle to, this is an actual investment for some lost television that has been unsoiled by the modern advances in special effects and film making. … read more
The Music Of Mother: One Of The Greatest Gaming Soundtracks You’ve Never Heard Comes To Vinyl
In 1989, back when Nintendo still had their Japan-only Famicon system, they released a game called Mother. Over 25 years later, Ship to Shore PhonoCo. (who have released soundtracks for George A. Romero’s Martin and Manos: The Hands Of Fate) worked with Sony Music to launch a Kickstarter campaign and raised over $75k to remaster the soundtrack and bring it to vinyl. … read more
Playstation Experience: KLAUS Preview
I don’t even want to think about the kind of person I would be today if the “Blue Bomber” was as conflicted with the very nature of his existence as Klaus. … read more
SLUG Style: Ana Hardy
Ana Hardy is a digital content intern here at SLUG, and we couldn’t help but notice that every day she walks into the office looking sharp with her sense of retro style. She’s a writer and musician, and always looks like she would fit in with Holly Golightly singing “Moon River” on a fire escape. … read more
PSX 2015, or; The Three Reasons How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Game
If any single word should describe Sony Computer Entertainment’s second annual PlayStation Experience, it’s “love.” Held in San Francisco’s Moscone Center from Dec. 6–7, PSX 2015 proved that the “Experience” was all about the fans. … read more
Split Your Lungs with Blood And Thunder: Mastodon has the Ability to Rule Us All
In the winter of 2002, my friends asked me if I wanted to go out to Burt’s Tiki Lounge and check out some metal band from Atlanta named Mastodon. I declined since I had never heard of them and I was burnt out on bars in general. When they all told me how stupid I
Localized: The Album
Localized is the second Friday of each month at the Urban Lounge. This Month of April will be featuring The Album, CART!, Captured by Robots and your drunk friend who won’t stop spilling beer on your coat. THE ALBUM Jud Powell: Vocals and guitar Chris Peterson: Bass Chris Evans: Drums Jud and one of the
Review: Mordheim: City of the Damned
Mordheim takes place in the Warhammer fantasy setting, which should sound familiar to those acquainted with tabletop gaming. … read more
Review: Hard West
Doom and gloom are omnipresent in Hard West. Every decision has a dark side, and every risk costs a bit of the player’s soul. … read more
