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‘Seeds Of The Dead’ Is A Gory Ride Of Horror And Action: Book Review

Seeds of the Dead, the novel by Andy Kumpon and Gary Malick is an absolutely entertaining ride into horror, gore and everything we love about horror. With chemically-created, slime-spewing zombies running around gorging themselves on human flesh and an evil corporation as the puppet master, this is a story that has no down time. It is a wonderful, in-your-face novel that you won’t be able to put down. Characters One of the things I loved in Kumpon and Malick’s novel is the diversity of characters. Characters of different ideologies, ages, experiences, and depth were all represented equally well. Yes, there were main characters who had bigger roles, but there were no characters who were written weakly or with less care, regardless of how big of a role they played. Each character felt like they could be a real person with a whole lifetime of experiences behind them. The non-human characters I this book were just as impressive. The zombies were

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Aug 29, 2020
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New Story Trailer For ‘Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood’

NACON and Cyanide Studios have released the latest trailer for their upcoming Werewolf RPG, Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood, in which the trailer offers insight into the game’s protagonist, Cahal, a Werewolf. Cahal is on a journey of redemption after being forced out of the Fianna tribe due to his uncontrollable rage brought on by the mistreatment and threat to Gaia (Mother Earth) by the petroleum company Endron, who is the cause of the misfortune in Cahal’s life. Cahal can take on the form of man, wolf, and werewolf as he fights his enemies so that he can be reunited with his family and put a stop to Endron. Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood will be making you howl at the moon next year.

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Aug 28, 2020
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‘Little Nightmares II’ Coming In February

Bandai Namco announced today at Gamescom 2020 information about the upcoming sequel to their popular side-scrolling puzzle horror Little Nightmares that followed a little girl in a yellow raincoat named Six, who escapes a ship full of monstrous beings wishing to eat her. Little Nightmares II follows a bag-headed boy name Mono who is trapped in a nightmarish world that’s been distorted by a strange humming sound that appears to be coming from a nearby signal tower. Mono is joined by Six and the two set off on their journey to discover the truth while trying to avoid being captured by the locals who are out to get them. Little Nightmares II will be coming out February 11, 2021, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Players who purchase the game the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will receive a free next-gen upgrade for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X later in 2021!

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Aug 28, 2020
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New Interactive Trailer And Pre-Order Details For ‘Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope’

Bandai Namco is giving fans of their “Dark Anthology” series what they want, a new trailer and release date for their upcoming sequel to “Man of Medan”, Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope. Along with the new interactive trailer showcasing how choices you make have consequences, fans will have the opportunity to pre-order Little Hope and get some goodies while supplies last. Included in the special preorder is the game with the Curator’s Cut that includes new scenes and the theatrical cut, as well as the ability to play as different characters with new choices and outcomes, a 4-disk steel book, and a replica of Mary’s ragdoll. Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope will be coming October 30th in time to give you chills for Halloween! Xbox One pre-orders can be made HERE, PS4 Preorders can be made HERE. Players can also pre-order digital versions of Little Hope for Xbox One, PS4, and STEAM.

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Aug 27, 2020
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L.C. Barlow’s ‘Pivot’ Is A Must Read! (Book Review)

Jack Harper, the girl raised in a cult, the assassin, the hero, the miracle worker, the drug addict…she is introduced to the world by L.C. Barlow in the novel Pivot. I very specifically say that she was “introduced to the world” and not “she was created” because I was absolutely drawn to this character..as a human. Her emotions were real and desperate. Her growth and changes and development were real and believable. I will get to the specifics of the book next, but to have the depth and power of this book in only 224 pages is remarkable. Characters The characters in this book is where it really shines. Not that it is lacking in other areas, but the characters are a standout for me. Cyrus, the cult leader, is as villainous and evil as any character I have come across. But more than that, he is believable! This chameleon of a man manipulates those around him with such ease

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Aug 19, 2020
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‘The God In The Hills’ Is Guaranteed To Horrify And Entertain (Short Story Review)

“The God in the Hills” by Jon Steffens is an absolute slap in the face…a kick to the groin…a punch right through your chest-into your heart, and I mean all of this in a good way! I got this short story the other day with no inkling what is was about. No warning, no heads up. So let me give you the favor I never got…this story will wreck you. It is 50 pages of uncensored, no holds barred, gruesome, shocking, and horrific terror that I couldn’t put down. I say that again, I could not stop reading! I was grabbed from word one all the way to the end. This was entertainment in the most graphic way. I was intrigued because of the gore and evilness of the story, but let;s not take away from Steffen’s abilities as a writer. He is very engaging and pains an amazing tale with his words. I saw exactly what he wanted me

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Aug 19, 2020
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A Noob Plays A Souls(Like) Game: Review Of ‘Mortal Shell’

As you can guess by the title, I’ve never played a “souls” game before. I never experienced the soul-crushing repetitive nature of playing, dying, and repeating for hours at a time that makes one question why they put themselves through such mental torture…but I want to, and Cold Symmetry and Playstack were more than happy to test my resolve with their soulslike game Mortal Shell. Mortal Shell takes players to a dark world full of creepy looking enemies, creatures, and mystery as they play as a being that takes over the remains of four dead warriors and fights their way through enemies in order to attain glands from certain enemies to appease the mysterious monstrous prisoner. Now onto the game itself! Leading up to getting the review copy of Mortal Shell I watched and studied gameplay videos of Dark Souls in which this game is said to be like. Long story short, YES, Mortal Shell is on the same level

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Aug 17, 2020
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Game Review: ‘Helheim Hassle’ Is Hel Of A Good Time!

A great big thank you to the folks at Perfectly Paranormal for allowing me to review their puzzle platformer, Helheim Hassle! Helheim Hassle follows the misadventures of Bjørn, a 14-year-old Viking that’s not really into the idea of dying in battle and going to Valhalla. As fate would have it, Bjørn dies in an act of bravery resulting in him going to Valhalla. Fast forward to the present, we meet Pesto who is from a Hell going to Helheim (Viking Hell) but ends up needing Bjørn’s help (to read runes) in return for his help, Pesto will help Bjørn go to Helheim, the only downside is… Pesto’s magic makes allows Bjørn’s limbs to fall off and move on their own. Onto the game itself! Controls can be a bit to master as certain buttons dictate what limb you want to fall off and take control of. It will take patience as some moments will require you to make decisions quickly

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Aug 17, 2020
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A Kafka Bug’s Life: Game Review Of ‘Metamorphosis’

All In! Games and Ovid Works sent me down the Kakfkaesque rabbit hole with their first-person platforming game, Metamorphosis. In Metamorphosis you play as Gregor Samsa who woke up one morning and realized that he turned into a bug and is now employed at a company called Tower who holds all the answers as to why this happened to Gregor and how he can turn human again. Along his journey, Gregor sees the world of insects and meets interesting individuals. Now onto the game itself! Mastering the controls is easy thanks to a tutorial in the beginning plus being made not complicated, to begin with. The movement of Gregor as an insect is fun as the movements are quick and mechanical much like a bug. Gregor can crawl up walls with the help of yellow goo that he finds piles of in certain places. The sound is amazing and I suggest wearing headphones for it so you won’t miss the

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Aug 12, 2020
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Game Review: ‘Darkestville Castle’

It’s getting to that point in summer where I’m tired of the heat and ready for the cool airs of autumn which only means one thing…HALLOWEEN IS COMING! Alas, it’s only August and that means I have to wait… that’s until the awesome ghouls at Epic Llama, and Buka Entertainment brought a little bit of Halloween early with their point and click adventure Darkestville Castle. In Darkestville Castle players take on the role of a demon named Cid who lives in the village of Darkestville. Being the only demon in town, Cid goes around the terrorizes the locals every night for his amusement till one night he inadvertently released a hoard of demons onto the village and in the process lost his castle. Now onto the game itself! The controls in Darkestville Castle is pretty basic, you move the cursor around with the joystick on your controller and press the button that usually acts as your action button. You can

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Aug 12, 2020

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‘Seeds Of The Dead’ Is A Gory Ride Of Horror And Action: Book Review

Seeds of the Dead, the novel by Andy Kumpon and Gary Malick is an absolutely entertaining ride into horror, gore and everything we love about horror. With chemically-created, slime-spewing zombies running around gorging themselves on human flesh and an evil corporation as the puppet master, this is a story that has no down time. It is a wonderful, in-your-face novel that you won’t be able to put down. Characters One of the things I loved in Kumpon and Malick’s novel is the diversity of characters. Characters of different ideologies, ages, experiences, and depth were all represented equally well. Yes, there were main characters who had bigger roles, but there were no characters who were written weakly or with less care, regardless of how big of a role they played. Each character felt like they could be a real person with a whole lifetime of experiences behind them. The non-human characters I this book were just as impressive. The zombies were

Continue reading →
Aug 29, 2020
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New Story Trailer For ‘Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood’

NACON and Cyanide Studios have released the latest trailer for their upcoming Werewolf RPG, Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood, in which the trailer offers insight into the game’s protagonist, Cahal, a Werewolf. Cahal is on a journey of redemption after being forced out of the Fianna tribe due to his uncontrollable rage brought on by the mistreatment and threat to Gaia (Mother Earth) by the petroleum company Endron, who is the cause of the misfortune in Cahal’s life. Cahal can take on the form of man, wolf, and werewolf as he fights his enemies so that he can be reunited with his family and put a stop to Endron. Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood will be making you howl at the moon next year.

Continue reading →
Aug 28, 2020
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‘Little Nightmares II’ Coming In February

Bandai Namco announced today at Gamescom 2020 information about the upcoming sequel to their popular side-scrolling puzzle horror Little Nightmares that followed a little girl in a yellow raincoat named Six, who escapes a ship full of monstrous beings wishing to eat her. Little Nightmares II follows a bag-headed boy name Mono who is trapped in a nightmarish world that’s been distorted by a strange humming sound that appears to be coming from a nearby signal tower. Mono is joined by Six and the two set off on their journey to discover the truth while trying to avoid being captured by the locals who are out to get them. Little Nightmares II will be coming out February 11, 2021, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Players who purchase the game the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will receive a free next-gen upgrade for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X later in 2021!

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Aug 28, 2020
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New Interactive Trailer And Pre-Order Details For ‘Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope’

Bandai Namco is giving fans of their “Dark Anthology” series what they want, a new trailer and release date for their upcoming sequel to “Man of Medan”, Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope. Along with the new interactive trailer showcasing how choices you make have consequences, fans will have the opportunity to pre-order Little Hope and get some goodies while supplies last. Included in the special preorder is the game with the Curator’s Cut that includes new scenes and the theatrical cut, as well as the ability to play as different characters with new choices and outcomes, a 4-disk steel book, and a replica of Mary’s ragdoll. Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope will be coming October 30th in time to give you chills for Halloween! Xbox One pre-orders can be made HERE, PS4 Preorders can be made HERE. Players can also pre-order digital versions of Little Hope for Xbox One, PS4, and STEAM.

Continue reading →
Aug 27, 2020
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L.C. Barlow’s ‘Pivot’ Is A Must Read! (Book Review)

Jack Harper, the girl raised in a cult, the assassin, the hero, the miracle worker, the drug addict…she is introduced to the world by L.C. Barlow in the novel Pivot. I very specifically say that she was “introduced to the world” and not “she was created” because I was absolutely drawn to this character..as a human. Her emotions were real and desperate. Her growth and changes and development were real and believable. I will get to the specifics of the book next, but to have the depth and power of this book in only 224 pages is remarkable. Characters The characters in this book is where it really shines. Not that it is lacking in other areas, but the characters are a standout for me. Cyrus, the cult leader, is as villainous and evil as any character I have come across. But more than that, he is believable! This chameleon of a man manipulates those around him with such ease

Continue reading →
Aug 19, 2020
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‘The God In The Hills’ Is Guaranteed To Horrify And Entertain (Short Story Review)

“The God in the Hills” by Jon Steffens is an absolute slap in the face…a kick to the groin…a punch right through your chest-into your heart, and I mean all of this in a good way! I got this short story the other day with no inkling what is was about. No warning, no heads up. So let me give you the favor I never got…this story will wreck you. It is 50 pages of uncensored, no holds barred, gruesome, shocking, and horrific terror that I couldn’t put down. I say that again, I could not stop reading! I was grabbed from word one all the way to the end. This was entertainment in the most graphic way. I was intrigued because of the gore and evilness of the story, but let;s not take away from Steffen’s abilities as a writer. He is very engaging and pains an amazing tale with his words. I saw exactly what he wanted me

Continue reading →
Aug 19, 2020
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A Noob Plays A Souls(Like) Game: Review Of ‘Mortal Shell’

As you can guess by the title, I’ve never played a “souls” game before. I never experienced the soul-crushing repetitive nature of playing, dying, and repeating for hours at a time that makes one question why they put themselves through such mental torture…but I want to, and Cold Symmetry and Playstack were more than happy to test my resolve with their soulslike game Mortal Shell. Mortal Shell takes players to a dark world full of creepy looking enemies, creatures, and mystery as they play as a being that takes over the remains of four dead warriors and fights their way through enemies in order to attain glands from certain enemies to appease the mysterious monstrous prisoner. Now onto the game itself! Leading up to getting the review copy of Mortal Shell I watched and studied gameplay videos of Dark Souls in which this game is said to be like. Long story short, YES, Mortal Shell is on the same level

Continue reading →
Aug 17, 2020
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Game Review: ‘Helheim Hassle’ Is Hel Of A Good Time!

A great big thank you to the folks at Perfectly Paranormal for allowing me to review their puzzle platformer, Helheim Hassle! Helheim Hassle follows the misadventures of Bjørn, a 14-year-old Viking that’s not really into the idea of dying in battle and going to Valhalla. As fate would have it, Bjørn dies in an act of bravery resulting in him going to Valhalla. Fast forward to the present, we meet Pesto who is from a Hell going to Helheim (Viking Hell) but ends up needing Bjørn’s help (to read runes) in return for his help, Pesto will help Bjørn go to Helheim, the only downside is… Pesto’s magic makes allows Bjørn’s limbs to fall off and move on their own. Onto the game itself! Controls can be a bit to master as certain buttons dictate what limb you want to fall off and take control of. It will take patience as some moments will require you to make decisions quickly

Continue reading →
Aug 17, 2020
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A Kafka Bug’s Life: Game Review Of ‘Metamorphosis’

All In! Games and Ovid Works sent me down the Kakfkaesque rabbit hole with their first-person platforming game, Metamorphosis. In Metamorphosis you play as Gregor Samsa who woke up one morning and realized that he turned into a bug and is now employed at a company called Tower who holds all the answers as to why this happened to Gregor and how he can turn human again. Along his journey, Gregor sees the world of insects and meets interesting individuals. Now onto the game itself! Mastering the controls is easy thanks to a tutorial in the beginning plus being made not complicated, to begin with. The movement of Gregor as an insect is fun as the movements are quick and mechanical much like a bug. Gregor can crawl up walls with the help of yellow goo that he finds piles of in certain places. The sound is amazing and I suggest wearing headphones for it so you won’t miss the

Continue reading →
Aug 12, 2020
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Game Review: ‘Darkestville Castle’

It’s getting to that point in summer where I’m tired of the heat and ready for the cool airs of autumn which only means one thing…HALLOWEEN IS COMING! Alas, it’s only August and that means I have to wait… that’s until the awesome ghouls at Epic Llama, and Buka Entertainment brought a little bit of Halloween early with their point and click adventure Darkestville Castle. In Darkestville Castle players take on the role of a demon named Cid who lives in the village of Darkestville. Being the only demon in town, Cid goes around the terrorizes the locals every night for his amusement till one night he inadvertently released a hoard of demons onto the village and in the process lost his castle. Now onto the game itself! The controls in Darkestville Castle is pretty basic, you move the cursor around with the joystick on your controller and press the button that usually acts as your action button. You can

Continue reading →
Aug 12, 2020