Best of 2023 Awards – Best Indie Game
Best Indie Game – Pizza Tower Spencer: I’ve followed Pizza Tower’s development for years, so to have it finally be released was an incredibly exciting moment. Pizza Tower lived up to all of my...
View ArticleBest of 2023 Awards – Best Soundtrack
Best Soundtrack – Hi-Fi Rush Austin: When it comes to picking the best soundtrack of the year, it was easy to pick Hi-Fi Rush. It exceeds the basic requirements of having “good music.” The composition...
View ArticleBest of 2023 Awards – Best Moment
Best Moment – Alan Wake 2 (Herald of Darkness) Austin: In a game like Alan Wake 2 it really is hard to pick the best moment, since each new moment somehow surpasses the previous one… but the musical...
View ArticleBest of 2023 Awards – Best Story
Best Story – Alan Wake 2 Spencer: What’s unique about Alan Wake 2’s story is that even when it dabbles in being confusing, it makes some form of emotional sense. It’s like a dream – you don’t always...
View ArticleBest of 2023 Awards – Best Atmosphere
Best Atmosphere – Alan Wake 2 Spencer: You’d think being very neurotic would mean you avoid eerie and creepy stuff, but I’m a glutton for such punishment. Alan Wake 2 drips with dread, evoking feelings...
View ArticleBest of 2023 Awards – Most Anticipated Game
Most Anticipated – Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Samantha: While I was initially dubious of Square Enix’s decision to split the Final Fantasy VII remake into parts, Final Fantasy VII Remake left me eagerly...
View ArticleBest of 2023 Awards – Annual Dumpster Fire Moment
2023’s Dumpster Fire Moment – Layoffs Tom: Game industry layoffs are no surprise, especially to me since I worked developer side for much of my 20s and 30s, which means I spent every 6-12 months...
View ArticleBest of 2023 Awards – Best Surprise
Best Surprise – Robocop: Rogue City Diego: This game has no right being as good as it is and Teyon needs to be investigated for how hard they were cooking in the kitchen with this one. Robocop: Rogue...
View ArticleMonsterVine Game of the Year 2023
2023 Game of the Year – Alan Wake 2 Diego: Right off the jump you realize that you’re playing something really special and unique in Alan Wake 2; it’s a person’s fully realized creative vision without...
View ArticleAll The Content From MonsterVine’s 2023 GOTY Awards
Scrolling around to find all our GOTY content can be a drag so we decided to put it in one easy to find spot for you. Don’t say we never do anything for ya. BEST OF 2023 AWARDS Game of the Year 2023...
View ArticleMonsterVine Goes to PAX West 2024 – Day 1
The MonsterVine crew makes their way to Seattle for another PAX showcase, and it’s an important one as we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of PAX! What the Car? Similarly to how its predecessor,...
View ArticleMonsterVine Goes to PAX West 2024 – Day 2
It’s day 2 at PAX West 2024 and the MonsterVine crew is out there pushing through the crowds and leg pain to play all the most interesting games we can find. RetroRealms: Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead...
View ArticleMonsterVine Goes to PAX West 2024 – Day 3
It’s the final day of PAX West 2024 and the crew is ready to rest our feet, but before we do that we’ve got one last batch of games to tell you about. Beastieball Have you ever played Pokemon and...
View ArticlePAX West 2024 Roundup
PAX West was a wild ride this year, full of videogames and good folk to reunite with. We got to see a lot of stuff at the show, all of which you can check out below in our handy roundup. Previews The...
View ArticleMonsterVine’s Holiday Gift Guide For November 2024
The holidays are already stressful enough, so let us help you navigate through it by offering some suggestions for gifts you can give to the gamers in your life with our holiday gift guide! VERY MERRY...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide For December 2024, vol. 1
The holidays are a time for joy and giving, and we’re here to make them even brighter! Explore our holiday gift guide for amazing gift ideas that every gamer will love. JOLLY GAMES Dragon’s Dogma 2 for...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide For December 2024, vol. 2
The holiday season can feel overwhelming, but we’ve got you covered! Check out our holiday gift guide for great ideas to delight the gamers in your life. CHEERFUL GAMES Sonic X Shadow Generations for...
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