Author: Brian Toglia

Lifelong gamer and aficionado of all things videogames and Batman. When not trying to save the world one table at a time, Brian enjoys watching a movie or 1000. A big time horror movie fan who’s a firm believer that most great horror movies were made between 1975 to 1999. Passionate about Type O Negative and 311 ( his personal yin & yang) as well as other great music (no matter the genre). Finally, a founding member (along with fellow MonkeyGoose Steve Principato) of the tri-force of power that is Monster Closet. https://www.youtube.com/user/MonsterClosetNJ

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night NYCC 2017 Preview

by Brian Toglia - November 12, 2017November 12, 2017

Article by: Brian Toglia I rolled into NYCC (New York Comic Con) on Friday October 6th with a sense of freedom that I haven't had before at a Con. I was flying solo, and with said freedom came the opportunity to sit in on some panels and play some games that

Destiny 2 Review: Part 2 – One Month into the Endgame

by Brian Toglia - October 23, 2017October 23, 2017

Article by: Brian Toglia Part 1 of my review focused on the campaign and gameplay part of Destiny 2. From here on out it's all about the “real” game. The endgame. Experienced Destiny players know that way more time will be put into the game after the credits roll than during

DESTINY 2 Review: Part 1

by Brian Toglia - September 20, 2017

Article by: Brian Toglia I put a decent amount of time into the original Destiny, somewhere around 120 hrs. While this seems like a lot of time to a casual player, it pales in comparison to most of the hardcore Destiny players (many players racking up time played in the 1000’s

Album Review: 311 – Mosaic

by Brian Toglia - July 3, 2017July 3, 2017

Article by: Brian Toglia After nearly 30 years of music, 311 seemed to have only scratched the surface of their musical creativity Mosaic: (Adjective) composed of a combination of diverse elements. The definition of mosaic perfectly describes 311 as a band as well as the composition of their new album. The band has

Album Review: The Nearly Deads – Revenge of The Nearly Deads

by Brian Toglia - May 20, 2017May 20, 2017

Article by: Brian Toglia It can be a tricky thing reviewing an album from a band you are not familiar with. With familiarity of a band comes clarity in regards to their personal sound and the ability to pick up on the nuances that might otherwise be missed. On the

Halo Wars 2 – Review

by Brian Toglia - April 23, 2017September 10, 2017

Article by: Brian Toglia I am no RTS (Real Time Strategy) expert. Of all video game genres, only MOBA’s (Multiplayer Online Battle Area) have been played less than RTS. That being said, my love of the Haloverse had me extremely interested in the original Halo Wars, for which I have professed

Top 10 Games of 2016 According to Us

by Brian Toglia - January 1, 2017September 10, 2017

Article by: Brian Toglia I’d like to take you on a trip down memory lane with me, if you please... Picture it! My basement. The year was 2016 (if you get this reference you are either my contemporary or you watch way too much Lifetime TV) and I just finished setting up

Blair Witch (2016) Review

by Brian Toglia - October 16, 2016October 16, 2016

Article by: Brian Toglia Over the river and through the woods.. or... Why does Grandma's house look like a Meth den? Gather round the campfire kiddies, I've got a story for you. This tale takes place in Burkittsville, MD and involves a group of young adults going into the woods to attempt

Top 5 Games of 2016: Mid Year Extravaganza!

by Brian Toglia - August 11, 2016

Article by: Brian Toglia So I was thinking, “By the time the end of the year rolls around, some of my Top 5 Games of 2016 will have changed from the ones that are my current favorites”. I then continued my thought and said to myself, “Wouldn't a mid year Top

Inside (Xbox One) – Review

by Brian Toglia - July 3, 2016

Article by: Brian Toglia “OH MAN! What did I just play?" That was my reaction after completing this gorgeous, thrilling, mysterious, horrific, perfectly paced, smart as hell game. Inside, developer Play Dead’s follow up to their 2011 breakout hit Limbo, left me puzzled and wanting more, but in the best possible