Issue #97: Kiln It
Double Fine’s latest is out there, and it’s loving it.
Welcome to The Adventurer!
We have, weirdly enough, been pretty on time with our reviews as of late. Poker Night Remaster, Death by Scrolling… even Keeper hit the web the day of release – and that was when Mojo experienced one of its infamous downtimes. Worry not, though, as we have broken that kind of uncharacteristic timeliness with last Thursday’s release of Kiln. Will we ever review it? Maybe! It looks like a lot of fun, but online multiplayer games are generally not Mojo’s “thing.” I’ll try to get to it myself if need be.
If you are playing it and are looking for opponents, we have a few forumites jumping into the fray. You, too, can clobber Tim.
Anything else? Is anything stirring in the world of Mojo? Doesn’t look like it. Whatever, we’re not gonna make up news or anything1.
Until next week then!
– Remi
This Week’s Trivia
Psychonauts 2: Hollis Forsythe – Employee of the Year. Sort of.
After the end credits, Hollis Forsythe will tell you she received the “Employee of the Year” award. A quick glance will reveal that it is likely not real, but rather Dr. Loboto’s “award” from the beginning of the game. (Raz even comments, “That thing’s real?”) The text reads:
“this goes to the guy who is the best at doing the thing that is the thing of which you could be doing for a year.”
Additionally, the date reads “12-4” – that is, not the summer time in which the game takes place.
Brütal Legend: Mount Rockmore
The Hammer of Infinite Fate DLC adds Mount Rockmore effigies in the shape of Razputin from Psychonauts and Tim Schafer himself.
Psychonauts 2: Accessing the Waterfall and Finding Lili’s Fungus
Use the Time Bubble on the logs in the Questionable Area to reach a hidden area behind the waterfall. Here you’ll also find one of Lili’s fungi.
Find more trivia in our games database.
Soundtrack of the Week
Keeping with the Double Fine theme, here is the original Grim Fandango soundtrack. I.e., not the superior remaster, which you should pick up on vinyl. (I realize it’s sold out, but keep checking – they’ll probably restock it at some point.)
This Week’s Poll
We asked, “I’m running out to buy Death by Scrolling on…” – 44% said Steam, 33% Xbox, 11% Switch, and 11% “More than one platform.” PlayStation? 0%.
Today’s question is what you’d expect…
Historical Moments in History
31 years ago this week, Full Throttle wroomed into the world.
44 years ago this week, LucasFilm Games was founded sometime in May ‘82.
Merch for the People
Only the best! The Adventurer has a web store for all your apparel and decoration needs! Don the original LucasArts logo, Manny Calavera’s face, or the OG Adventurer logo, though be warned: Popularity will smack you in your face when you wear – or display – these masterpieces.
Full News Roundup
23 Apr: Kiln Is Out There and Killing It: (Presumably.)
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.
20 Apr: “magic##” – There’s a ton of magic in the Monkey Island games. And in Loom. Probably elsewhere, too.
21 Apr: “shock##” – Culture Shock -- Sam & Max episode.
22 Apr: “moai###” – Moai Better Blues -- Sam & Max episode.
23 Apr: “soda###” – ... Poppers. Is it obvious I have the Sam & Max wiki open?
24 Apr: “flint##” – ... Paper. Y’know.
25 Apr: “paper##” – Flint Paper. Y’know.
26 Apr: “stink##” – ... y. She owns a diner.
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.
Your Daily Challenges
Mojole too easy? Too hard? (Probably too hard.) Here are other daily challenges to get the brain cells firing on all cylinders.
Monkey Island Frantic: A Monkey Island scene-guessing game at a frantic pace. Image updates at midnight Pacific time. Brag about your results on the Mojo Forums!
Guess That Tune: Each daily game features a clip from Monkey Island music. Guess the tune in up to 6 tries, and return each day for a new challenge! Here, too, you can post your results on Mojo Forums.
Return to Monkey Island Trivia Card Game: The card-guessing game, now in your browser.
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The Mojo Network
The International House of Mojo: Web, Bluesky, YouTube, and Mastodon.
The Monkey Island SCUMM Bar: Web, Bluesky, and Mastodon.
The Grim Fandango Network: Web, Bluesky, and Mastodon.
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