In a bit of a departure from our normal coverage, Replay: Memoir of an Uprooted Family invites readers on an immersive and emotionally charged journey through the turbulent currents of the twentieth century from the perspective of an acclaimed video game developer. Published by Macmillan and First Second Press, this graphic novel by Jordan Mechner is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling, weaving together the intricate threads of Mechner’s personal history with the backdrop of global events that shaped his family life. Continue reading “Replay: Memoir of an Uprooted Family review”
Category: Books
Alien RPG – Building Better Worlds review
Free League Games and 20th Century Studios have released the hardcover version of “Building Better Worlds,” an expansion to the award-winning Alien RPG tabletop experience. The narrative in this expansion unfolds against the vast expanse of space, promising a rich exploration of humanity’s deep space colonization history. As players step into the roles of pioneering explorers and colonists, the expansion offers an open-world campaign with high stakes, introducing a level of horror are creature-induced fear the Alien franchise is known for. Continue reading “Alien RPG – Building Better Worlds review”
Free League roundup: The One Ring – Tales From The Lone-Lands, Tales From The Loop – They Grow Up So Fast & H.P. Lovecraft’s The Dunwich Horror
Most people would agree that “a good book” is an excellent holiday gift, and as gamers we’re always eager to look towards Free League for ideas. They’re recently launched a trio of excellent choices, so join us as we check out The One Ring – Tales From The Lone-Lands, Tales From The Loop – They Grow Up So Fast and H.P. Lovecraft’s The Dunwich Horror, as Illustrated by Baranger. Continue reading “Free League roundup: The One Ring – Tales From The Lone-Lands, Tales From The Loop – They Grow Up So Fast & H.P. Lovecraft’s The Dunwich Horror”
The literary world behind Alien (vs Predator)
We love a good cross-over for IPs that we enjoy – whether it’s between genres or even completely different formats. Star Wars and Lord of the Rings are great examples that we’ve enjoyed in many forms, from board games to films and from books to video games. Our interview with Andrew E.C. Gaska on Alien RPG – Colonial Marines opened our eyes to the world of novels set in the Alien universe that we first saw through Ridley Scott’s film, and we thought we’d share our thoughts on two examples with you. Here’s a closer look at Alien – Into Charybdis and Alien vs Predator: Ultimate Prey. Continue reading “The literary world behind Alien (vs Predator)”
Developer interview: The One Ring – Ruins of the Lost Realm
The world of Tolkien’s Middle-earth continues to fascinate and lure in fans, with a high profile Amazon show launching earlier this year. Rings of Power wasn’t the only thing that gave us new content to enjoy though – Free League’s tabletop role-playing game The One Ring also just received a new expansion. Ruins of the Lost Realm provides another engaging way for players to interact with this world across three chapters, and the book features gorgeous artwork as well as a detailed foldout map. We’ve been loving it, and spoke to game designer Francesco Nepitello about the new expansion. Continue reading “Developer interview: The One Ring – Ruins of the Lost Realm”