Monkey

I buckle a mean swash If you were a friend of mine around the launch of the Special Edition of Secret of Monkey Island, I probably tried to thrust it upon you. I was in the midst of exploring the point-and-click adventure genre, as I had passed it by when I was young, and Secret of Monkey Island was the new high point. Maniac Mansion is a wonderfully well-designed puzzle box, but Secret of Monkey Island is a symphony. Its puzzle design is near perfect, and its humorous script makes it extraordinarily rewarding to solve…

After 5 years of planning and debate, China has finally launched its ambitious contribution to neuroscience, the China Brain Project (CBP). Budgeted at 5 billion yuan ($746 million) under the latest 5-year plan, the CBP will likely get additional money under future plans, putting it in the same league as the U.S. Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative, which awarded $2.4 billion in grants through 2021, and the EU Human Brain Project,…

Your first real challenge in Return to Monkey Island is a simple one: Get access to LeChuck's ship so you can leave Melee island. One part of this task requires finding a disguise to trick the crew so they don't recognize you, but even once you've done that, the only open position available is as a lowly swabbie. What's worse, though, is that they don't even provide you with your own mop. After all, they don't grow on trees, do they? Finding a mop might not sound like a particularly challenging or tricky…

Jumping back into the well-worn pirate boots of Guybrush Threepwood in Return to Monkey Island is certainly going to bring back memories for those who braved his previous adventures surrounding Monkey Island. Still, for all the accomplishments Threepwood has under his belt, there are plenty of challenges ahead on his latest pirate-themed adventure. One of the earliest hurdles you will encounter is attempting to get a proper disguise to board LeChuck's ship and really get your adventure started. The only thing…

Apple has a Will Smith problem.The New York Times reporting on the lose-lose situation at Apple over the release of Emancipation, a $120 million Civil War drama starring Will Smith that finished filming about a month before Smith climbed on stage during the Oscars in March and slapped Chris Rock:“If they shelve the movie, does that tarnish Apple’s reputation? If they release it, does it tarnish their reputation? ... Hollywood likes a win-win situation. This one is lose-lose.”The film is said to have generated an…

Few adventure games series have the staying power of Monkey Island. Something about the humor and heart in the ongoing travels of Guybrush Threepwood as he strives to become a mighty pirate has resonated with players ever since the point-and-click adventure game The Secret of Monkey Island first released over 30 ago.  Following the 1991 release of Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge, there have been sequels and homages, but none made by the original creators of the series. That’s changing with the upcoming release of…

via Gage Skidmore on Flickr There’s a semi-autobiographical movie on the way from legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg called The Fabelmans, and a new poster for the film just dropped. The movie reportedly follows the exploits of a young would-be filmmaker (reportedly based on Spielberg) who chases his dreams of making it in Hollywood. The poster is a movie lover’s dream, with the silhouette image of a man walking across a soundstage toward old-school reels of film featuring the movie’s characters. There’s…

Say hello to the newest addition to the Paldea region Following several posts teasing the news, we’re seeing the newest addition to the Paldea region. Grafaiai is a new Pokemon debuting in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Grafaiai is categorized as the “Toxic Monkey” Pokemon. It’s naturally a Poison/Normal Type, and is pretty tiny. According to the Pokemon page, Grafaiai is a moody Pokemon with a “fastidious” disposition. It’s a bit of a loner, and usually gets caught up in territorial fights with other Pokemon.…

Get your best insults locked ‘n’ loaded Eager point ‘n’ click fans awaiting the return of the Monkey Island franchise will be pleased to hear that the seafaring adventure series has set a date for its grand comeback. As revealed by Devolver Digital at Gamescom Opening Night Live, Return to Monkey Island will launch on PC and Nintendo Switch on September 19, which is, incidentally, “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Players can pre-order the title now on both platforms, which will give them access to exclusive in-game Horse Armor.…

What you need to knowReturn to Monkey Island is the long-awaited sequel to 1991's Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge.The game is being made in partnership between Terrible Toybox, Devolver Digital, and Lucasfilm Games.During Gamescom 2022 Opening Night Live, it was revealed that Return to Monkey Island is releasing on Sept. 19, 2022.The game is heading to Switch and PC, with preorders going live for interested players.The Monkey Island adventure games hold a special place in the hearts of many gamers, and new life is…