Initial Impressions: “Going Under” by Aggro Crag
First, a word from the developer: "Going Under is a satirical dungeon crawler about exploring the cursed ruins of failed startups. As an unpaid intern in the dystopian city of…
The Wicked and the Divine (Vol 1+2) by Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie, and Matt Wilson
First, a word from the publisher: "Every ninety years, twelve gods incarnate as humans. They are loved. They are hated. In two years, they are dead. The team behind critical…
Teen Drama Double-Feature: Pumpkinheads and Be More Chill
Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks First, a word from the publisher: "In Pumpkinheads, beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell and Eisner Award–winning artist Faith…
Fiction Friday: Potential Character Backstories For a TTRPG Game
Playing table-top role-playing games (TTRPGs) are a favorite pastime of mine. I love the collaborative storytelling, the camaraderie, and all the memories that can come from a single session or…
Death’s Door by Acid Nerve
First, here's a summary from the publisher: "Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively…
The Backups by Alex de Campi
First, a word from the publisher: "Spending an entire summer on tour as a backup singer for pop star Nika Nitro? What?! That's the DREAM, right? Especially for Jenni, Lauren, and Maggie,…
Gato Roboto by doinksoft (PC)
Gato Roboto can best be described as a 2D "Metroidvania" (ie a mixture of Super Metroid and Castlevania) developed by doinksoft and published by Devolver Digital in May of 2019.…
Lifetime Passes by Terry Blas
Here's the premise from the work (from the publisher): "In this darkly comedic YA graphic novel, a group of teens starts a program to bring senior citizens to a local…
Toree 3D by Siactro
The game is described by its developer as "a bite-sized 3D platformer with a few weird elements." Moreover, Siacrtro lists the game's features as: late 90s low poly aesthetic, fast…
A Tale of Two Graphic Novels: “A Thief Among the Trees” and “Brightly Woven”
A Thief Among the Trees by Sabaa Tahir First, let's start with the publisher's pitch: "New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir joins writer Nicole Andelfinger and artist Sonia Liao for…