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Game Review: ‘Gloomhaven’

I’m still just getting into dungeon crawlers and tabletop RPGs, so when the opportunity arises for me to dip my feet into the blood-soaked earth of these worlds, I’ll take it. This brings us to Gloomhaven, a tactical RPG dungeon crawler based on the 2017 multi-award-winning board game of the same name. I want to thank Twin Sails and Saber Interactive for the reviewing opportunity. In Gloomhaven, players take control of and guide mercenaries through the world. You also have encounters before the scenario (quests) you’re going to. The choices you make will affect your mercenaries in the upcoming battle. In every dungeon, the combat is turn-based, and players use cards with two options on each. These cards usually have options for movement, attack, and abilities like healing, buffing teammates, etc. There are tutorials, but if you’re new to this gameplay, you should set time aside to learn. I enjoy the art of the world of Gloomhaven, including the character

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Daniel S. Liuzzi

Sep 18, 2023

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It’s Time: Trailer Arrives For Netflix’s New Series “The Fall Of The House Of Usher”

Director Mike Flanagan, is back (not that he ever left) with his new series, based on the tales of Edgar Allen Poe, titled “The Fall of the House of Usher.” The trailer has now arrived, teasing a dark and twisted tale of a ruthless, corrupt family and that the time has come for the consequences of their actions to be felt through pain and death. The limited series from Intrepid Pictures features eight episodes, four that were directed by Flanagan and four by Michael Fimognari, who worked with Flanagan as cinematographer for “Haunting of Hill House” and who directed several episodes of Flanagan’s series “The Midnight Club.” Carla Gugino (Gerald’s Game, “The Haunting of Hill House”), Mary McDonnell (Scream 4), Carl Lumbly (Doctor Sleep), Henry Thomas (“Haunting of Hill House”), and Mark Hamill star along with Bruce Greenwood, who appeared in Flanagan’s Gerald’s Game. The ensemble cast also includes Paola Núñez, Katie Parker, Malcolm Goodwin, Kyleigh Curran, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 13, 2023

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New AppleTV+ Series “The Changeling” Premieres Today

The new Apple TV+ series, “The Changeling,” which is filled with mystery and magic, is set to premiere this week. The impressive cast features LaKeith Stanfield, Clark Baco, Adina Porter, Janelle Gunderson, Patrice Green, and more. The series is based on the acclaimed bestselling book of the same name by Victor LaValle and is described as “a fairytale for grown-ups. A horror story, a parenthood fable, and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed.” It is written and adapted by showrunner and executive producer Kelly Marcel. In the series, “Apollo and his new wife, Emma, settle into their new lives as parents, exhaustion and anxiety start to take their toll. Apollo’s old dreams return. At first, Emma seemed to be exhibiting signs of postpartum depression. But before Apollo can do anything to help, Emma commits a horrific act and vanishes. Apollo begins a quest to find a wife and child. His odyssey takes him to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 8, 2023

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“American Horror Story: Delicate” To Be Delivered This Month (Trailer)

The twelfth installment of the “American Horror Story” is heading your way later this month. Titled “American Horror Story: Delicate,” this season is based on the book ‘Delicate Condition’ by Danielle Valentine. “AHS” veteran Emma Roberts returns for the season along with fellow returning cast members Denis O’Hare and Zachary Quinto. Newcomers for “Delicate” include Cara Delevingne, Matt Czuchry, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Odessa A’zion, and Kim Kardashian. The posters and teasers that have been released often feature a motherhood theme as well as spiders. Valentine’s book centers on Anna Alcott (Roberts), an indie actress trying to balance her increasingly public life with a grueling IVF journey. As she tries to have a family, she starts to suspect that someone is going to great lengths to make sure that never happens. Set in a remote snowbound town, the story sees Anna feeling isolated and that whoever has been following her is closing in on her and her unborn child.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 3, 2023

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Mike Flanagan’s Edgar Allen Poe Series “Fall Of The House Of Usher” Premiers This Fall

If there’s one thing you can count on when it comes to director Mike Flanagan, it’s quality, just look at his spooky-as-shit Netflix series “Haunting of Hill House” or one of his films. Well, he’s back (not that he ever left) with his new series, based on the tales of Edgar Allen Poe, titled “The Fall of the House of Usher.” The limited series from Intrepid Pictures features eight episodes, four that were directed by Flanagan and four by Michael Fimognari, who worked with Flanagan as cinematographer for “Haunting of Hill House” and directed several episodes of Flanagan’s new series “The Midnight Club.” “It’s crazy. It is unlike anything I’ve ever done, but in the other direction. My favorite way to describe it to people is like ‘Hill House’ is kind of a string quartet, and ‘Bly Manor’ is this delicate, kind of beautiful piece of classical piano music, and ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ is heavy metal.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 2, 2023

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Sneak Peek: “Chucky” Heads To The White House For Season 3 (Teaser Trailer)

Season three of “Chucky” is headed your way, and he’s back badder than ever. In Chucky’s unending thirst for power, season 3 now sees Chucky ensconced with the most powerful family in the world — America’s First Family, inside the infamous walls of the White House this season. How did Chucky wind up here? What in God’s name does he want? And how can Jake, Devon, and Lexy possibly get to Chucky inside the world’s most secure house, all while balancing the pressures of romantic relationships and growing up? Meanwhile, Tiffany faces a looming crisis as the police close in on her for “Jennifer Tilly’s” murderous rampage last season. Season 3 of “Chucky” sees the return of Bard Dourif as the voice of Chucky, Jennifer Tilly, Zackery Arthur, Bjorgvin Arnarson, Alyvia Lind, and more. If you want to show your support for “Chucky” and the new season, I recommend texting “Chucky” to 201-500-3347. This series is produced by UCP and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 1, 2023

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‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ Scores New Fright-Filled Trailer Ahead Of Premiere

This Halloween, Freddy, and the gang are dying to meet you! The highly anticipated horror film based on the iconic horror game is coming home, and to celebrate, a new fright-filled trailer has been unleashed. The horror game phenomenon has become a blood-chilling cinematic event as Blumhouse— the producer of M3GAN, The Black Phone, and The Invisible Man—joins forces with legendary game creator Scott Cawthon for Five Nights at Freddy’s. The film follows a troubled security guard as he begins working at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. While spending his first night on the job, he realizes the night shift at Freddy’s won’t be easy to make. Josh Hutcherson (Ultraman, The Hunger Games franchise), Matthew Lillard (Good Girls, Scream), Elizabeth Lail (You, Mack & Rita), Kat Conner Sterling (We Have A Ghost, 9-1-1), Piper Rubio (Holly & Ivy, Unstable) and Mary Stuart Masterson (Blindspot, Fried Green Tomatoes) star in this wild ride. Five Nights at Freddy’s is directed by Emma Tammi (The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 31, 2023

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Game Review: ‘The Bridge Curse: Road To Salvation’

Urban Legends, are the jangling keys to those who want to test their courage or the merit of the stories behind them, but what happens when you become part of the urban legend? That is what awaits players in The Bridge Curse: Road to Salvation, a Taiwanese game based on the film The Bridge Curse. I would like to give a thank you to Eastasiasoft Limited and Softstar Entertainment Inc. for the reviewing opportunity. The Bridge Curse: Road to Salvation takes players to Tunghai University where they take on the role of a group of friends who are live-streaming their attempt to perform a ritual that’s part of an urban legend on campus about a bridge where the spirit of a vengeful woman appears. As you can guess, things go wrong pretty damn quickly for this group of friends as the evil is unleashed, and they can’t seem to escape it. Now onto the game itself. Controls are limited which

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Daniel S. Liuzzi

Aug 30, 2023

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New Trailer For Apple TV+’s Upcoming Series “The Changeling”

Apple TV+ has now unveiled the trailer for their new series, “The Changeling,” which is filled with mystery and magic. And it needs to be added to your “must-see” list! The cast is beyond impressive, featuring LaKeith Stanfield, Clark Baco, Adina Porter, Janelle Gunderson, Patrice Green, and more. The series is based on the acclaimed bestselling book of the same name by Victor LaValle, “The Changeling” is described as “a fairytale for grown-ups. A horror story, a parenthood fable, and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed.” It is written and adapted by showrunner and executive producer Kelly Marcel. In the series, “Apollo and his new wife, Emma, settle into their new lives as parents, exhaustion and anxiety start to take their toll. Apollo’s old dreams return. At first, Emma seemed to be exhibiting signs of postpartum depression. But before Apollo can do anything to help, Emma commits a horrific act and vanishes. Apollo begins

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 28, 2023

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‘Dune: Part Two’ Hit With A Major Delay

The highly anticipated film Dune: Part II was set to premiere this November. Sadly, fans will have to wait a little longer. Warner Bros. has now announced it has been delayed by several months. Starring Timothée Chalamet, the sequel to 2021’s hit follows Paul Atreides a young man with a great destiny, who unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Director Denis Villeneuve returns to direct Part II, which also stars Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, and Josh Brolin, who are also returning. Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, Tim Blake Nelson, Austin Butler, and Christopher Walken also star, rounding out the impressive cast. Villeneuve directed from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jon Spaihts, which is based on the novel by Frank Herbert. The film is produced by Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Villeneuve, Tanya Lapointe, and Patrick McCormick. The executive producers are Josh Grode, Herbert W. Gains, Jon Spaihts, Thomas Tull, Byron Merritt, and Kim

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 26, 2023

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