Issue #63: It’s Oh So Quiet
At least in Mojo-land it is. Hey, that might not be a bad thing.
I mean, I don’t like starting each issue with variations on “not a lot is happening,” but here we are: Not a lot is happening in our little corner of the world. Maybe that’s not the worst thing, what with all the other crap going around. So, consider this issue a small 👋 indicating we’re still alive (although it’s only Monday). And let’s toss in a few fun trivia nuggets today just because we need to post something, right? Right? Right!
– Remi
Ever Wondered Why Amiga Fans Turn Their Noses Up When Comparing The Secret of Monkey Island to the Atari ST Version
Look – or listen – no further than the soundtrack.
And speaking of, you can actually “see” the Monkey Island music in a MOD Tracker.
You can download the file, though you’re on your own as far as support goes.
More Music…
What better time to listen to the Fate of Atlantis soundtrack?
Man, Remember Bone?
No? Well, start remembering.
And Some More Telltale
Let’s take a look at some Tales of Monkey Island commentary because why not?
El Poll Diablo
A few weeks back, we asked how excited you were for Ronzo’s new game, Death by Scrolling. 76% of you were positive; 24% gave a big fat eh to it. We shall see.
Let’s toss in a new poll today:
“Full” News Roundup
26 Feb: Dave Grossman admits his role in Indiana Jones and the Iron Phoenix: It turns out you worked on it, too.
Last Week’s Mojole Results
It’s the game that sweeps the nation! Can you beat Mojole, our fiendishly difficult daily puzzler? Only hardcore LucasArts aficionados need apply.
24 Feb: “###5200” – It was originally released for the Atari 5200.
25 Feb: “#####64” – But also saw a Commodore 64 release, I mean, duh.
26 Feb: “cockpit” – The game was a first-person cockpit shooter.
27 Feb: “charlie” – Charlie Kellner made the music.
28 Feb: “kellner” – Charlie Kellner -- freebie day!
01 Mar: “winnick” – Gary Winnick was one of the designers.
02 Mar: “###used” – You probably expected 'Gary' to be the answer today, but I already used that.
And for the competitive amongst you, the Mojole forum thread has gone strong for more than two years. The two juggernauts to beat: Sushi and Huz.
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