Month: December 2015
Played Up?: Truth’s Anti-Smoking Article About Smoking In Video Games | MOUSE n JOYPAD
Earlier today, The Truth Initiative released a paper entitled ‘Played – Smoking and Video Games’ , in which the organization levies some pretty heavy accusations at the video game industry. This report states that “tobacco use is prevalent in video games,†that studios use smoking to make “characters ‘tougher’ or ‘grittier’,†and that these elements are prone to make y...[Read More]
Undead Raz From Psychonauts Is Teaming Up With Zombie Vikings | MOUSE n JOYPAD
With the recent news that Psychonauts will be receiving a sequel, the almost forgotten protagonist Raz is making a comeback, and now will be in more than on release. Despite how amazing Raz is, he has sadly died and travelled back in time to join the ranks in Zombie Vikings, a new game by Zoink Games. Best of all, this character will be free if you own the game. How he died doesn’t really matter...[Read More]
ARK: Survival Evolved Coming To Xbox One | MOUSE n JOYPAD
Big news for all you ARK: Survival Evolved fans out there. Independent developer, Studio Wildcard, has just announced that their game will be available to Xbox One players starting December 16. Xbox One gamers will be able to jump right into the open-world, action-adventure, survival game and start training their dinosaur army. The Xbox One version of ARK will have all the content currently availa...[Read More]
Project Wanda Quickly Reaching Its Fundraising Goal | MOUSE n JOYPAD
KISS, a publisher who focuses in on smaller Indie games, has revealed its newest project that’s looking for funding, and at the time of this publication may have already reach their modest goal. Wanda is a post-apocalyptic story about sole survivors of the end of the world. But this game isn’t about radioactive zombies or radscorpions- this one is about a lonely and child-like robot trying to ...[Read More]
Neon Town Reveal Trailer Released | MOUSE n JOYPAD
Treneon Games, a new Canadian game studio, has just released a reveal trailer for their upcoming game, Neon Town. Neon Town is an upcoming single-player, top-down action game for the PC featuring fast-paced combat and tough boss battles. The game seeks to revive the feeling of old school action games, with an emphasis on tough and rewarding boss fights. “You’re just one big gray ar...[Read More]
SHODAN Is Back In Newly Announced System Shock 3 | MOUSE n JOYPAD
I have joyous news if you’re an old-school gamer. Some of thought it was sadly over, but SHODAN has a few more tricks up her sleeve. OtherSide Entertainment has revealed that they will be working on the newest installment of the System Shock franchise, with the recent confirmation of System Shock 3. For a week prior, the teaser website featured cryptic lettering that hinted at the new entr...[Read More]
We’re All Going Streaking In Crazy Pixel Streaker | MOUSE n JOYPAD
If you’ve ever gone streaking in the privacy of your home, you’ll know that it’s not as satisfying as the real thing. You kind of have to break out from the backyard if you want to get the most out of running around without any clothes on. If you want the full experience, you really have to buy a nice trench coat, the best sneakers, and find the biggest sports event within driving distance. ...[Read More]
We Chat With Rubicon About Combat Monsters | MOUSE n JOYPAD
Mouse N Joypad is at it again with what is the most insightful interview we’ve ever had the chance to conduct. Ever heard about Combat Monsters? It’s a free-to-play turn-based TCG that’s not been getting as much exposure as it should have. Two years after release, we’ve had a conversation with Rubicon, the developers behind this project and they told us a surprising...[Read More]
Star Citizen Alpha 2.0 Build & Trailer Has Been Released | MOUSE n JOYPAD
It’s moments like this, where you might look back and say to yourself, “why in the hell didn’t I pay into Star Citizen’s Kickstarter?†Or, you’re playing it right now, and the rest of us hates you. Cloud Imperium Games has released its newest build of their massive space adventure game. Chris Roberts, the designer behind the classic PC games Wing Commander, Privateer and Starlancer see...[Read More]
You’ll Get High With The Deadly Tower of Monsters | MOUSE n JOYPAD
Who doesn’t love campy 1950-era B-movies? I could sit around watching scientists talking technical jargon while a monster terrorizes a city all day. So, if you’re someone who enjoys films like The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra, you’re going to get a real kick out of Ace Team and Atlus’ newest trailer for The Deadly Tower of Monsters. In this goofy action adventure game, you play infamous spac...[Read More]
Clandestine Review | MOUSE n JOYPAD
As a nineties’ kid, I remember those years fondly. Despite not being quite as flamboyant as the eighties were, people oftentimes forget just how specific that decade was when compared to what followed. It was a transitional time for just about every aspect of life, with technology and media being at the forefront of those changes. As far as spy-related films and television go, leather coa...[Read More]
Red Game Without A Great Name Review | MOUSE n JOYPAD
 In an alternate France there exists only two things: death and carrier birds. Well, maybe I’m understating that a bit, but an alternate France is exactly the stage where iFun2all Ltd.’s Red Game Without A Great Name is set. Initially an IOS game, I was given the opportunity to the play the recent PC port on Steam. In alternate France, nothing seems to be built to benefit man’...[Read More]