Author: Kara Dennison
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GAME REVIEW: Aotenjo: Infinite Hands
Aotenjo: Infinite Hands is a new roguelike deck building game that dares to ask: what if Balatro was Mahjong?
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Boss Rush Banter: Cozy Games Are Here to Stay
Since lockdown, we’ve had a wave of cozy entertainment – especially games. And they’re not going anywhere.
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BOOK REVIEW: The Ultimate Fantasy Character Creator
This new guide promises to help you flesh out your own fantasy character – whether you’re an author, gamer, cosplayer, or LARPer. Join us as we take a look inside and rate just how well it’ll help you bring your character to life!
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GAME REVIEW: Tasokare Hotel
SEEC’s “escape adventure” mobile game Tasokare Hotel is now an anime! But how does the original game hold up? Read our review of this life-or-death mystery game!
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Dungeons & Dragons, Stern Pinball Unveil The Tyrant’s Eye Pinball Game
Dungeons & Dragons returns to the arcade with an impressive new pinball cabinet! Check out this advanced new machine, featuring an all-star voice cast and long-form campaign.
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TV REVIEW: Oxventure – D&D But… It’s Cluedo
Oxventure airs its final actual play of 2024, recorded at this year’s MCM Comic Con Birmingham. Can the players and their special guest figure out who murdered Mr. Boddy, or will a killer go free?
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The Five “Best” Christmas RiffTrax to Celebrate the Holiday Season
Want to make your holidays hilarious… and maybe a little confusing? Check out our top five Christmas-themed offerings from RiffTrax!
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Boss Rush Banter: Can Omens of Tyranny Refresh HELLDIVERS 2?
HELLDIVERS 2 changed forever when Omens of Tyranny dropped. What will this new alien menace mean for the game as a whole?
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Boss Rush Banter: What Has the New Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 Update Really Proven?
Has the latest update to Help Wanted 2 really solved the Five Nights at Freddy’s Lore? Or could we be missing the forest for the trees again?
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BOOK REVIEW: Empire Burning – A Twilight Wars Novel
The world of Twilight Imperium comes to life in the second Twilight Wars novel by Robbie MacNiven. But how does the space opera play out for people new to the wargame spin-off?
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TV REVIEW: Oxventure – D&D But… Everyone’s a Flumph!
Flumphs are mysterious, benevolent creatures in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. And Johnny Chiodini can’t stand ’em. What happens when they DM a party of nothing but flumphs?
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TV REVIEW: Oxventure – D&D But… Everyone Has Amnesia 2
Imagine playing D&D, but you have no idea who your character is or what they can do. Now imagine doing it twice! Oxventure is back with another amnesia one-shot, and it’s even better than the last one.
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Why Aren’t Streaming Services Promoting Their Best Anime?
As Netflix and Amazon Prime enter the anime landscape in the US, they’re bringing some killer shows to the table. So why aren’t they being promoted?
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Six Ways Mark Gatiss Brings the Scares in “A Ghost Story for Christmas”
“A Ghost Story for Christmas” is a long-standing English tradition. What makes it work under Mark Gatiss’s tenure? Here’s how the writer/director resurrects classic tales for modern audiences.
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BOOK REVIEW: The Forbidden Visions of Lucius Galloway
What happens when a celebrated poet accidentally reads the Necronomicon? A surprisingly thoughtful dive into Lovecraft Country, both classic and modern in its tone.
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Pulp Heroines Pewter Gaming Figures Smash Through Funding Goals on Kickstarter
Want some badass pulp heroines for your tabletop games? There’s a Kickstarter for that…and it’s so far beyond funded that there’s nothing to lose by backing this project.
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Lupin the Third Returns in Upcoming Anime Film Directed by Takeshi Koike
Lupin the Third is one of anime’s most enduring characters—and he’s coming back for a new feature film! Check out the trailer for Takeshi Koike’s latest take on the gentleman thief.
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Boss Rush Banter: You Should Be Playing Super Robot Wars
30 years ago, playing Super Robot Wars meant hacking your console and learning Japanese. But in 2024, there’s no excuse not to give this enduring tactical RPG a try.
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BOOK REVIEW: Stranger Skies Spirals Deeper into Dark Academia Fantasy
The vibe, as they say, is impeccable, full of fancy old-timey literary salons and parties and dusty libraries. Referring to things as “dark academia” doesn’t always hit the mark, but Stranger Skies brings that feeling home.
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GAME REVIEW: This Magical Girl is a B☆tch
Nowadays, practically every magical girl title is a subversion or reinvention of the genre. And a new title from indie developer Pastel Magic dares to ask a new question: what if a magical girl was just super mean?
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Boss Rush Banter: YA Fiction has a Twilight Problem
Twilight may have an enduring fanbase, but its central romance is inarguably toxic. So why do publishers insist on comparing their new titles to it?
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Boss Rush Banter: Local 58 Is Back to Remind Us What Good Analog Horror Looks Like
Kris Straub’s Local 58 is the granddaddy of analog horror, and its latest installment reminds us what this genre looks like at its best.
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