Mind Management: The Comic Book and Video Games

Summary

This week, the interviewee talks about Mind Management, a comic book by Matt Ken, that tells the story of a mind control agency shrouded in darkness and secrecy. They also discuss two video games, Inversion and Gravity Rush. Inversion is a sci-fi third-person shooter adventure game that allows you to invert gravity. On the other hand, Gravity Rush is an adventure game with a puzzle element that enables players to control gravity in-game. Lastly, they discussed Prometheus, the prequel to Ridley Scott’s Alien Universe movie.

What is Mind Management?
What is Inversion?
What is Gravity Rush?
What is Prometheus?

What is Mind Management?

Mind Management is a comic book by Matt Ken set in a mind control agency shrouded in darkness and secrecy. Ken did both the writing and the art and incorporated codes and puzzles that readers can solve while reading. Before reading Issue One, the interviewee suggests reading the free prequel episodes called Mind Management: The Secret File. They are available on the Dark Horse app or at your local comic book store.

What is Inversion?

Inversion is a sci-fi third-person shooter adventure game that has just been released by Namco and Saber Interactive. It was initially meant to be out earlier this year but got delayed due to graphic polish reasons and player experience reasons. The game allows you to invert gravity, which adds a unique element to the gameplay. Although it wasn’t a must-buy, the interviewee recommended checking it out or renting it since summer tends to be a little fallow for video games.

What is Gravity Rush?

Gravity Rush is an adventure game with a puzzle element that allows players to control gravity in-game. It will be released next week exclusively for PlayStation Vita users. It’s arguably one of the best titles to come out for the unit so far, with a manga-ish influence. The interviewee compared it to Fez for Xbox Live Arcade, where players solve puzzles by putting a spin on things and getting a different perspective.

What is Prometheus?

Prometheus is a movie that serves as the prequel to Ridley Scott’s Alien Universe. Co-written by Damon Lindelof, it sets into motion the events that found us so screwed on board the Nostromo in the first Alien movie, and then the events that of course played throughout. Although it’s gotten mixed reviews from critics, fans seem to love it. Ridley Scott created two of the most fantastic and enduring universes in 80s sci-fi, Alien and Blade Runner, and Prometheus seems to deliver.

Conclusion

This week’s Monito covered Mind Management, Inversion, Gravity Rush, and Prometheus. The interviewee recommended reading Mind Management: The Secret File before diving into Issue One. They also suggested checking out Inversion or renting it since summer tends to be a slow season for video games. Gravity Rush was recommended for PlayStation Vita users as an adventure game with a puzzle element, much like Fez for Xbox Live Arcade. Lastly, Prometheus, the prequel to Ridley Scott’s Alien Universe, has been getting mixed reviews from critics but seems to deliver for fans.