Video Games
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Predictions
On March 9th of this year, Nintendo released the fourth wave of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass. Prior waves each added eight additional racetracks, however, this update also added Birdo as a playable racer. Below Birdo, on the character select screen, five additional locked character slots have also appeared. While Nintendo has yet to officially confirm they will be adding more racers...[Read More]
Gift Ideas for the 2022 Holiday Season
The year is winding down and the Holidays are quickly approaching. This time of year, many are rushing out to find last-minute gifts for that special someone. 2022 has had plenty of exciting releases, many of which make great gift options. For those struggling to find the perfect present, Marooners’ Rock has your back! Our staff has compiled some great gift ideas for the geeks and gamers in your l...[Read More]
Survival Horror Nightmare Enters Early Access
The spooky season may be over, but that doesn’t mean the scares need to come to an end! For anyone looking for a good fright, Independent developer DiTMGames has them covered! Get ready to fend off against The Sleep Demon, as the studio’s first release, Nightmare, officially releases today in early access!
Frank’s Five Spooky Games To Play This Halloween
Halloween day is fastly approaching! Many people spend their holiday watching classic scary movies, trick or treating, or attending costume parties. My festivity of choice is to spend Halloween playing appropriately themed spooky games. It’s an annual tradition I’ve been following for quite some time. Today, we’re going to take a look at the latest release of Frank’s Five. This episode...[Read More]
Frank’s Five Weird Mario Games Video
Mario is, without a doubt, one of the most recognizable video game characters. Nintendo’s mascot has appeared in many games from multiple different genres. As beloved as the Mario franchise is, many of the games have become stale. This is due to Nintendo playing it safe with the IP. Fortunately, not all Mario games are created equally. Occasionally, Nintendo will allow Mario to explore new horizon...[Read More]
Saints Row – What We Know So Far!
Earlier this month, Volition and Deep Silver held an event celebrating the upcoming launch of Saints Row. The event welcomed many members of the industry and influencers to get a sneak peek at the game. Sadly, we were not able to attend due to most of our core staff living on the east coast; however, other journalists that we are connected with shared a positive review of the event. In addition to...[Read More]
Frank’s Five Official Nintendo ROM Hacks Video
When thinking of ROM hacks, many will associate them with being unofficial. The most common ROM hacks are those created by homebrew developers or bootleggers. A topic that doesn’t get brought up often, is officially licensed hacks. By now, most are aware that Super Mario Bros. 2 is a ROM hack of Doki Doki Panic. The visuals were re-themed to better market the game in the United States. Back...[Read More]
The Anacrusis Interview with CEO Chet Faliszek
As of late, I’ve been gaming with friends and fellow site staff here on Marooners’ Rock when I’m not working a full-time job since some of you reading know me as also being a healthcare worker. Recently I’ve had the chance to go hands-on with the upcoming The Anacrusis from the Stray Bombay Company. If you’re still in the dark about this game since its announcement at...[Read More]
The Forgotten City Interview – Marooners’ Rock Chat’s with Nick Pearce
For some time now, quite a few of us here at Marooners’ Rock have been following along with Nick Pearce the founder of Modern Storyteller, and his work on The Forgotten City. The last time I got to have a little hands-on time was at PAX East, a few years ago. That was where I met Nick and got to learn a bit about the game, and the story behind it all. Previously, Marooner’s Rock writer...[Read More]
Five Best Mario Games To Play on Mario Day
With today being MAR10 Day, many fans are eagerly celebrating Mario himself. Nintendo themselves are celebrating Mario Day with multiple eShop sales, and special in-game events. With many still stuck at home, this creates an opportunity to properly celebrate our favorite mustached mutist. Whether alone or with others, I’ve curated a list of the five must-play Mario games to play on celebrati...[Read More]
Neptunia Virtual Stars Locks In Release Date
The CPU Goddess’ are at it again, in their latest adventure. ideaFactory is poised to release another installment of Hyperdimension Neptunia, and have announced a release date for its newest game. Neptunia Virtual Stars is now locked in for release, sending players on a new adventure with their favorite CPU’s, with more action, mayhem, and 4th-wall breaking than their last go-around. N...[Read More]
Meet the Deve Team Behind Space Otter Charlie
Space Otter Charlie is an upcoming “Zero-G Puzzle Platformer” from the newly formed studio, Wayward Distractions. The studio may be new, however, the developers each bring expertise from past successes. Featuring insight from many veterans of the industry, Wayward Distractions has released some information; to get to know the team behind Space Otter Charlie.