Fan of computer games and their rich history? From Bedroom to Billions is a detailed insight into the British video game history. This is a clever documentary, with great snippet interviews, clips from historic games and loads of insight. Writing an essay for University? This is the perfect blu-ray for you. You can buy “From […]
Out of this world: A review of the Art of Jim Burns – Hyperluminal
Hyperluminal may be one of my favourite art books of the year. It contains an almost perfect blend of sci-fi and fantasy, the art is bold, graceful and stunning. Just as Jim Burns’ range of otherworldly illustrations is carefully balanced so is the mix of art and commentary. I’m not sure I believe in the […]
What does Dragonmeet 2014 have install?
This is the first year that Modiphius is running Dragonmeet. This means gamers will be filling hotels in London and that big British names will be making announcements. We know that Modiphius will be talking about their Infinity RPG. This is their biggest launch yet after signing a deal with Corbus Belli to bring the […]
A look inside: The Art of Jim Burns – Hyperluminal
Jim Burns is an artist with works on covers of books from George R R Martin, Neil Gaiman, Peter F Hamilton, Terry Pratcheet, Robert Silverberg, Joe Halderman and even Anne McCaffrey. The list goes on. He’s worked on concept art and ideas for movies like Blade Runner and over the last 40 years is responsible […]
Frankenstein’s Bodies from Andrew Harman
Andrew Harman might be best known as the author of books like The Sorcerer’s Appendix, Talonspotting and The Frogs Of War but he also worked with Iain Lowson and others on Dark Harvest: Tales of Promethea which is a collection of novels based on the Dark Harvest RPG. It’s Dark Harvest that’s inspired this card […]
A week left to be a hero
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1412864360/you-are-the-hero/ [Back this Campaign] You Are the Hero is a Kickstarter campaign by the author Jonathan Green. The goal is to raise £15,000 to fund a celebration of 30 years of Fighting Fantasy, a book with a forward from Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone themselves, art and insight. At the time this post was written […]
Ex-BBC producer looks to make Fighting Fantasy documentary
[Back this project] Sean Riley is an ex-BBC director and producer (currently Head of Broadcast at MEDIAmaker) and he wants to do a Fighting Fantasy documentary. Not only has he formed a partnership with an award winning camera man he’s lined up Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson. The film will look at more than just […]
Ian Livingstone writes new Fighting Fantasy: Blood of the Zombies
This blogger, like many other geeks, grew up on Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone’s Fighting Fantasy series of choose your own adventure series. This month, the first Fighting Fantasy book, The Warlock of Firetop Mountain turns 30. Speaking at the Develop conference in Brighton, Ian Livingstone said; “When the 30th anniversary was coming along I […]
Fighting Fantasy: Talisman of Death on the PSN review
Talisman of Death was one of the very popular Fighting Fantasy adventure books you may remember from yesteryear. UK based company Laughing Jackal, who seem well connected with original authors Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson, have brought the game to the PlayStation Network. This may sound like common sense – which means I’m probably wise […]
Fighting Fantasy on PSN: Talisman of Death trailer
The Laughing Jackal gang has the first of their Fight Fantasy books to PSN conversions ready. Talisman of Death will be available as a PlayStation mini on the 17th of August for Europe and the day before in America. Check it out.
