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Since 1997, we've been all about classic LucasArts titles, as well as their alumni: Double Fine, Ron Gilbert/Terrible Toybox, Dave Grossman, Telltale, and more! 📌 Web: https://mixnmojo.com 📰 Newsletter: https://www.theadventurer.news

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The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 1h

Scene of the Day: “The Secret of Monkey Island” (CD-ROM): Part I — The Three Trials

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The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 19h

From the Archives (12 Jun, 2023): 23 Years Ago I Would Have Written an Article Called “Not MY Monkey Island” — “Instead, I wrote an article called “23 Years Ago I Would Have Written an Article Called 'Not My Monkey Island'” about Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island.”

23 Years Ago I Would Have Written an Article Called “Not MY Monkey Island”

Instead, I wrote an article called “23 Years Ago I Would Have Written an Article Called 'Not My Monkey Island'” about Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island.

The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 22h

Quote of The Day from Day of the Tentacle: “Why yes, I-- Hey! Do I know you?”

The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 1d

Scene of the Day: “Grim Fandango Remastered” (Switch): Year Two

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The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 1d

News from Mojo: We Poll: Death by Scrolling? Keeper? All of the Above?

We Poll: Death by Scrolling? Keeper? All of the Above?

It’s the world’s tamest death match.

The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 1d

From the Archives (11 Jul, 2001): EMI PS2 Release Party — “Wilst on their LucasArts trip, Jake and Spaff are invited to the launch party of Escape From Monkey Island for the PlayStation 2. It's on a boat with steel drums and grog, its gotta be good!”

EMI PS2 Release Party

Wilst on their LucasArts trip, Jake and Spaff are invited to the launch party of Escape From Monkey Island for the PlayStation 2. It's on a boat with steel drums and grog, its gotta be good!

The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 1d

Quote of The Day from Day of the Tentacle: “Sandy.”

The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 2d

News from Mojo: Death by Scrolling Scrolls Onto Your Screens on the 28th

Death by Scrolling Scrolls Onto Your Screens on the 28th

See, we don’t even use clickbait headlines.

The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 2d

News from Mojo: Live Q&A with A Vampyre Story 2 team takes wing October 28th

Live Q&A with A Vampyre Story 2 team takes wing October 28th

As in, bat wing. I figured you’d connect the dots, which is why I’m not explaining it.

The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 2d

News from Mojo: Rocktober 13th is here again

Rocktober 13th is here again

Celebrate the release of Brutal Legend and maybe get a rare achievement

The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 2d

From the Archives (03 Jan, 2011): 2010: A Review — “A look back on the year 2010 with polls.”

A look back on the year 2010 with polls.

The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 2d

Not the comparison I expected to see today.

Frank Cifaldi @frankcifaldi.bsky.social · 2d

L: Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)

R: The Secret of Monkey Island (1990)

A man in overalls walks through a forest looking at a circus tent in the distance

A boy in pants walks through a forest looking at a circus tent in the distance

The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 2d

Quote of The Day from Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis: “Hey, this isn't gold!”

The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 3d

Scene of the Day: “Escape from Monkey Island” (PC): Demo

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The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 3d

Today in Mojo History—16 years ago today: The MAN tried to keep it down, but Tim's Brütal Legend launched on this day.

Our story from the day in question.

The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 3d

From the Archives (23 Jun, 2018): Running GOG Escape from Monkey Island under Wine on macOS — “Yes, you can play EMI on the Mac. Kind of.”

Running GOG Escape from Monkey Island under Wine on macOS

Yes, you can play EMI on the Mac. Kind of.

The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 3d

Quote of The Day from Return to Monkey Island: “Yes, yes, that's very clever.”

The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 4d

Scene of the Day: “Grim Fandango Remastered” (Switch): Year One

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The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 4d

From the Archives (20 Aug, 2012): DeathSpank — “We review the first two parts of the DeathSpank saga.”

We review the first two parts of the DeathSpank saga.

The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 4d

Quote of The Day from Return to Monkey Island: “From "The Complete Book of Pirate Limericks," published in 1650.”

The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 5d

Scene of the Day: “Return to Monkey Island” (PC): Scrapbook

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The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 5d

Today in Mojo History—12 years ago today: TTG launched The Wolf Among Us, a lowkey Mojo favorite.

We review The Wolf Among Us: Faith

Our story from the day in question.

The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 5d

From the Archives (21 Nov, 2014): Ron Gilbert & Gary Winnick interrogated about Thimbleweed Park — “Jason and Remi put them against the wall.”

Ron Gilbert & Gary Winnick interrogated about Thimbleweed Park

Jason and Remi put them against the wall.

The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 5d

Quote of The Day from Tales of Monkey Island: Lair of the Leviathan: “Sniff, snifff.”

The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 6d

Scene of the Day: “Tales of Monkey Island” (PC): Episode IV — The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood

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