Comic Book Review: Grendel Kentucky Vol 1 (TPB)
Having missed the first issue of the series, I’ve now caught up with Grendel Kentucky’s four issue run thanks to the collected edition that’s just been released. The story sees […]
Feature: Alone Among the Stars – Playthrough
As promised/threatened in my review of the wonderful, minimalist solo TTRPG Alone Among the Stars yesterday, I wanted to share the results of my first play of the game. Do […]
Rebellion Specials 2020 (Part 2)
Yesterday, I covered the first half of 2020’s one-off special comics that were published by 2000AD owner Rebellion. There were some fantastic titles in there, so if you haven’t read […]
Comic Book Review: The Sexton Blake Special
You can purchase the Sexton Blake Special directly from Rebellion here. When I decided that I was going to purchase and review all of the Specials that Rebellion published this […]
Review: What Remains of Edith Finch
The term ‘walking simulator’ is often used in a derogatory way, but I’m a huge fan of many games that fit the description. They’re often tightly scripted, narratively satisfying experiences […]
Comic Book Review: Aquila: Blood of the Iceni
2000AD has a reputation for hard-hitting, violent stories that pull no punches, though these are often dressed up in fantasy or futuristic clothes. Aquila is a little different, given that it takes place in a historical setting that takes its cues from real events and even features genuine historical and religious figures. That’s not to say that the fantastical elements […]
Comic Book Review: Roy of the Rovers Summer Special 2020
This is a bit of a weird one for me. I have very rarely – in my 43 plus a bit years on this planet – had any interest in […]
Review: Wanderlust Travel Stories
Version Played: Switch – Price: £13.49/$14.99 – Published by Forever Entertainment – Release Date: 27th Feb 2020 Even if you’ve played visual novels before, it’s probably fair to say that you’re unlikely to have played anything quite like Wanderlust: Travel Stories. The narrative – or narratives, given that you’ll encounter the stories of more than one character as you […]
The Video Game Adventures of Monte McGnarly: Volume One
Available from: Amazon.com Note from the author, George Giese, regarding the book’s proceeds: “20% of my author’s share goes to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Hopefully all gamers have a […]
Fiction: Liquid Space
Jen adjusted her suit; the mimetic fabric – studded with hundreds of thousands of minuscule cameras and screens – looking like a relatively normal black jumpsuit in standby mode. Her helmet, a bubble of opaque black from the exterior – was already making her perspire, causing condensation to fog up the glowing HUD inside. Her operator, Dex, was creating the […]
