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In 1993, Doom changed the entire landscape of what a first-person shooter PC game could be. While there has been a lot of history that happened before the iconic series debuted on home computers, it was not created in a vacuum. That is where Doom Video Games: How A Doomed Space Marine Changed Gaming Forever by Mat Bradley-Tschirgi comes in. This expansive
Read MoreEdge of the Abyss is the second book in the Star Wars: Reign of the Empire trilogy. The novel is written by Rebecca Roanhorse, who has authored Star Wars previously with Resistance Reborn. The first book in the series, The Mask of Fear, received critical acclaim for its in-depth look at how the Empire rose from the ashes of the Republic and
Read MoreThe perfect organism. Spoken by Ash in 1979’s Alien, the Xenomorph is perhaps one of the best-designed creatures in horror. The creativity of authors, artists, and other visionaries have guided this franchise beyond just the films. Aside from the nine Alien films, nothing has been more immersive than the games based on this series for more than 40 years. That is
Read MoreThe romantasy genre has often eluded me. It has shot up in popularity over the years, but I haven’t managed to be hooked by the premise of any much so far. But this all changed when someone told me about Steelborn by Taylor J. LaRue. It’s filled with magic, thieves, pirates, and a giant squid, so of course, by the premise
Read MoreNow that the dust of the High Republic (and the Jedi) has settled, Star Wars is looking to the future of its publishing initiatives. Its newest one, starting this year, brings us books set around specific genres. The books will focus on putting genre first, such as horror, war, romance, fantasy, and more, and setting them within the Star Wars universe.
Read MoreSince 2019, Star Wars has been light on sequel-era content, focusing more on the Mandoverse and High Republic eras. Recently, the publishing side has aimed to rectify and expand the era. The sequels are often the topic of contention within the fandom, but, as with any part of Star Wars. The more the era expands, the better it gets. Author Madeleine
Read MoreHalfling Pansy Underburrow has been struggling to find herself and fit in within her small town despite her strong culinary talents. Some might say she takes a little too much after her late grandmother and has too much of a mind of her own. Pansy decides to strike out on her own and starts with moving to the cottage in the
Read MoreFans of Amazon Prime’s hit series Hazbin Hotel get ready. This new recipe book from Thea Engst and Jordan Alsaqa contains tons of delicious treats inspired by your favorite characters. There’s Rosie’s Sweet Tea, Lilith on the Beach, and Maneater Gimlet drinks alongside foods like Adam’s Ribs and Angel Wings. With a foreword from Vivienne Medrano, the Hazbin Hotel Bar Book:
Read MoreSpooky things are happening in the little town of Kingsport, just up the road from Arkham. You’ve received a mysterious invitation from Elijah Harcourt to come visit him on the Autumn Equinox. He’s been following your work and believes you’re perfect for his needs. The only problem, is that you’ve never heard of this Elijah Harcourt. Still, an intriguing puzzle in
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