'Metadoggoz' by Bérénice Motais de Narbonne, published by Drawn+Quarterly, creates a world as intricate as it is thought-provoking and as beautiful as it is horrifying.
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RPG Review: Vaesen – ‘Mythic Carpathia’ from Free League
The game of Nordic horror heads south to new lands haunted by vampires, werewolves, and things far worse as Eastern Europe industrializes.
Read More »Comic Review: ‘The Woodchipper’ by Joe Ollman from Drawn+Quarterly
'The Woodchipper' by Joe Ollmann is a comic anthology of short stories showing the magic in the mundane.
Read More »RPG Review: ‘Vaesen’ from Free League
Winning is not always about “defeating” a monster; instead, it may be about finding a way for our world and that of the monsters to coexist.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Cornelius’ by Marc Torices from Drawn+Quarterly
Marc Torices explores the comic medium while Cornelius the hapless dog explores an existence of finding roommates and solving kidnappings.
Read More »Card Game Review: ‘Puppy Pile’ from University Games
Puppy Pile from University Games is a fast-paced collecting game with the most energetic thing to collect: puppies!
Read More »Card Game Review: ‘Organ Attack!’ from University Games and The Awkward Yeti
Organ Attack! from University Games brings life to the many body-part characters presented by The Awkward Yeti webcomic. It all began with “Heart and Brain” comics from The Awkward Yeti showing the comical differences in a passionate, nearly unpredictable character and an overly logical one, each illustrated by the classic …
Read More »RPG Review: ‘Rapscallion’ from Magpie Games
While some TTRPGs have their game-worlds detailed down to individual streets and even the shops on them, 'Rapscallion' is intentionally player-created. Players' own campaigns will determine what lies in the unknown.
Read More »Comic Review: ‘Reel Politik’ by Nathan Gelgud, from Drawn+Quarterly
'Reel Politik' by Nathan Gelgud follows the adventures of a theater crew that overthrows authority and seizes the means of projection.
Read More »Kids’ Game Review: ‘I SPY Build & Seek’
'I SPY Build & Seek' adds new dimensions – literally! – to the classic search-and-find books for young gamers.
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