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Video Game Review – Karma: The Dark World

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Calum Petrie reviews Karma: The Dark World… Karma: The Dark World is an ambitious psychological horror title that provides a narrative-heavy experience. It’s a title that aims high, blending surreal dystopian themes with experimental storytelling but unfortunately, its reach far exceeds its grasp. The game opens with your character waking up in what appears to […]

Video Game Review – Grit and Valor – 1949

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Calum Petrie reviews Grit and Valor – 1949… Grit and Valor – 1949 is a roguelite alternate history WWII game developed by Milky Tea Studios and published by Megabit Publishing. If that sounds a tad strange then strap in, because this game is not just strange – it is wonderful and addictive in a refreshing […]

Book Review – The Chronicles of Exandria: The Mighty Nein Part 2

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Calum Petrie reviews The Chronicles of Exandria: The Mighty Nein Part 2… When it comes to treating yourself (or a loved one) to a premium item that is a little more on the pricier side of things, you really want to know you are getting good value for money. There is also an element of […]

Watch the Twisted, Deadly Photographer trailer for The Evil Within 2

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The Evil Within 2 was arguably one of the highlights of Bethesda’s E3 press conference this year – something new coming out of the studio and not another rehash of Skyrim or Fallout 4. The sequel to 2014’s The Evil Within is set to expand and build on everything the first game created, complete with […]

Video Game Review – Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising

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Calum Petrie reviews Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising… Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is a charming throwback to the early JRPGs, while blending the pixel art sprites with some gorgeous 2.5D backgrounds. Starting life as a Kickstarter campaign stretch goal, this game is actually a prequel/companion game to the upcoming Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Though to call it a […]

Video Game Review – Hell Architect

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Calum Petrie reviews Hell Architect… Hell Architect is a wonderfully horrible and twisted game from developer Woodland Games. Take control of your own circle of hell and punish and torcher your sinners as they also expand and develop your new realm. The dark fantasy architect game you have wanted to play for a long time, […]

Comic Book Review – Hellboy and the B.P.R.D 1957: Family Ties

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Calum Petrie reviews Hellboy and the B.P.R.D 1957: Family Ties… In this latest issue of Hellboy, Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson take us back to the 1950’s American suburbs of Ohio. The issue is a stand alone adventure and certainly packs a cocktail of story and artwork while delivering a wonderful amount of emotion around […]

Comic Book Review – The Witcher: Witch’s Lament #4

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Calum Petrie reviews The Witcher: Witch’s Lament #4… Geralt’s time within Witch’s Lament is coming to a close, and the series has seen the Witcher cast doubt on past decisions while compartmentalising and then moving on with his next job, the whole time not entirely sure if he can move past the apparent regret facing […]