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Monty Zander
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Something's in the water.
Video Essayist. He/Him. Host of Lore Dump. Banner by Hotcyder.

https://youtube.com/MontyZander
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#ResidentEvil: Village is a fairytale.

What does that mean for its horror? What does that mean for its place in the series?

Resident Evil: Village Retrospective - Season of the Witch
youtu.be/X_hRkF26N34
Resident Evil: Village Retrospective - Season of the Witch
YouTube video by Monty Zander
youtu.be
Spooky season is over so we’re back with Mortal Kombat KISS! I mean... Mortal Kombat 10! Wait no... Mortal Kombat XXXTREME!?

Time jumps! Raiden Mistakes! Elder Gods! And... love?

youtu.be/F3CZM-TCTMM?...
Mortal Kombat X - Story Explained
YouTube video by Lore Dump
youtu.be
December 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Deadman’s kryptonite is he doesn’t have a Beach - or does he? 👀
I love the Knives Out series and enjoy Marvel and DC movies as much as the next guy but I think Deadman is probably the most boring superhero there is.
November 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I think I wrote something like this when I was 11
Turning Point at OU posted this girl's essay in full and man is it rough
November 30, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Look, we shouldn’t wish grievous bodily harm on anyone.

But a light twatting is fair game
November 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
#WelcomeToDerry is 50% excellent horror show and 50% prequel bullshit. I didn’t need to know why It can’t leave Derry - I just assumed it liked it there - or have it explained that the Derry Darkness is discharge in the water making people aggressive.
a silhouette of a clown holding a red balloon in a doorway with hbo written on the bottom
ALT: a silhouette of a clown holding a red balloon in a doorway with hbo written on the bottom
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November 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I know everyone’s talking about Wicked but what the FUCK did they do to American Psycho: The Musical!?

Why does the revival sound like it’s Sweeney Todd through the lens of Disney!?

They massacred my boy!
November 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
“From the Studio that brought you THE TERRIFIER 3”
ign.com IGN @ign.com · 9d
A mysterious letter calls James back to Silent Hill in search of his lost love, where he encounters figures both familiar and new. Return to Silent Hill hits theaters January 23, 2026.
November 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Reposted by Monty Zander
KIRYU-CHAN! 🔪✨
#yakuza
November 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Kat sums up my very complex feelings about Blue Prince and ultimately comes down more positively than I do. Brilliant video. One for anyone who fell into its hole 👇
***New video is out!***
I made the Blue Prince video. It took me 6 months. It's here.

Video here: youtu.be/RYQl5hcipUM
Support me here: patreon.com/pixeladay

Thanks to @electrondance.com for lending his voice and also doing the best writing on puzzle games that the Earth has ever known
Blue Prince is the Best (and the Worst) of Exploration Puzzle Games
YouTube video by Pixel a Day
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I see people are mad at the second part of Wicked for being… Wicked.
November 22, 2025 at 8:15 AM
I hope the Game Awards Jury made the most of their free time this year.

Seeing as they only played 5 games.
November 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Man, Death Stranding is so good.
November 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
It’s been an absolute privilege to work with Samantha on every RE video. Somehow she was able to keep a consistent style while
Playing around with different genres! A powerhouse.
MONTY IS BACK WITH RESIDENT EVIL VILLAGE!!

here is a taste of some of the pieces for this episode, tons of fun to lean into the kids art book style!
I also got to do a bit of editing, which reminded me that I also love doing it.

youtu.be/X_hRkF26N34?...
November 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Reposted by Monty Zander
MONTY IS BACK WITH RESIDENT EVIL VILLAGE!!

here is a taste of some of the pieces for this episode, tons of fun to lean into the kids art book style!
I also got to do a bit of editing, which reminded me that I also love doing it.

youtu.be/X_hRkF26N34?...
November 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
#ResidentEvil: Village is a fairytale.

What does that mean for its horror? What does that mean for its place in the series?

Resident Evil: Village Retrospective - Season of the Witch
youtu.be/X_hRkF26N34
Resident Evil: Village Retrospective - Season of the Witch
YouTube video by Monty Zander
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
#Dispatch stuck the landing. A great superhero story that’s got me wanting a Season 2 for sure. Feels like episode 8 was where a lot of ideas became fully realised and I’d love to see what the team can do mechanically now the foundations are in place. Some of the best writing of the year too.
November 12, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The last minute of this is possibly my favourite thing to come out of our work together. A tempest of sounds, pulling from the rest of the songs.

Hopefully Marina will be able to top it when #ResidentEvilRequiem comes out! 👀

youtu.be/I0runKJa9Tk?...
November 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Finished #TheWitcher Season 4. What a shocking season finale for a shocking season of television. It’s not even just about being a book fan, it’s about the show itself. Confusing, dull, aimless. The worst season yet by far.
November 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Despite drawing tons of Resident Evil art recently, it's been a while since I did a main character piece! And I been inspired to do Jill Valentine for a hot minute 😄
November 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
GOOD MORNING NEW YORK!
November 5, 2025 at 8:28 AM
I’m reposting this so more people know about BallxPit. This game fucking slaps I’m obsessed.
BallxPit is a damn fun roguelite. I’m addicted.

Devolver Digital knows how to pick em.
November 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
BallxPit is a damn fun roguelite. I’m addicted.

Devolver Digital knows how to pick em.
November 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Between the numerous recastings, the kill-me-boredom of Ciri’s storyline, and the fact it’s been two and a half years since S3, the latest season of The Witcher is Very Not Good.

I saw reviews saying it was as good as S1, but we’re halfway through and so far it’s the weakest season by a gap.
November 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Did not expect #Dispatch to crank the horny meter up in episode 4 but I’m here for it. This game’s tone keeps reminding me of Invincible in all the best ways
November 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Despite a limp ending, #TheOuterWorlds2 is a fantastic sequel that mostly fulfills the promise of an Obsidian RPG.

Crazy weapons. Satisfying combat. Deep role playing. A lovable party of characters. A reactive world. But the real surprise was how dense its world building is.

I love this game.
October 31, 2025 at 11:23 PM