Ultimately, Kurayukaba is a film that prioritises style and atmosphere over a gripping narrative, making it a visually impressive but narratively underwhelming experience for some.
Review: A Few Moments of Cheers
A Few Moments of Cheers has a unique visual style that blends 3DCG animation with hand-drawn elements, creating a distinct aesthetic that sets it apart from traditional anime.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #282
The tabletop RPG world catches up with Mongoose Publishing’s annual report, Hasbro’s declining D&D sales, the release of the first official Blades in the Dark supplement, and the arrival of Krampus-themed content
Special Preview: The Glove prequel, ‘Forged of Fate’
That 10th-anniversary showcase post from Bronwen also mentioned Forged of Fate. That’s a prequel for which CEO Paul Graham told us we’ll be there to learn more about Tim’s mother and autism.
Review: Code Geass – Rozé of the Recapture parts 1, 2, 3 and 4!
Despite the legacy of the Code Geass series and movies and despite a twisty-turny plot, Rozé of the Recapture is easy to follow.
Ashes Without Number: Sine Nomine ends the world and sets Kickstarter alight
Kevin Crawford, the one-man-power that is Sine Nomine Publishing, is back on Kickstarter. Ashes Without Number is an RPG for the end of the world, and that can be whatever terrible end you fancy.
The Dracula Dossier: Where espionage meets the supernatural
The campaign is inspired by the award-winning Armitage Files for Trail of Cthulhu, highlighting the importance of player agency and the Director’s improvisation. Players use Dracula Unredacted, a specially annotated version of the original novel, to uncover clues and follow leads.
Review: Lupin III – The Castle of Cagliostro in 4K
Miyazaki’s artistry is fully displayed in The Castle of Cagliostro, with lush landscapes and meticulously detailed animation.
Gareth Hanrahan, co-writer on Trail of Cthulhu, spills the beans/guts
GUMSHOE’s core idea is that it’s always more fun when the players get information; a good mystery isn’t the GM saying “you don’t find anything – ooooh, how mysterious it is to live in ignorance!!”
Draconis convinces gamers that D&D can be pacifist
There are several game modes in Draconis, and one is all about pacifism without even dangerous spells.
