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Comic Art Review: ‘Hot or Not?’ by Jessica Campbell, from Drawn+Quarterly
'Hot or Not' by Jessica Campbell is a tongue in cheek comentary on the physical attributes of male artists of the 20th century.
Read More »The Rogue Prince of Persia: An Acrobatic Roguelite Adventure
Set in a vibrant reimagining of the Persian capital, Ctesiphon, the narrative follows the Prince as he attempts to save his city from a Hunnish army corrupted by dark shamanic magic.
Read More »RPG Review: Vaesen – ‘City of My Nightmares’ from Free League
While the previous 'Vaesen' books served as inspirations for individual adventures, 'City of My Nightmares' goes further to lead gamers along an arc with ever-deepening secrets.
Read More »PAX East 2026: The PAX East Experience
The true PAX East experience lives in the spaces between the booths. It’s in the rhythmic clicking of mechanical keyboards in the PC area, the clatter of dice in Tabletop, and the spontaneous cheers erupting from the Arcade or PAX Arena.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Becoming Kerouac’ by Paul Maher Jr.
'Becoming Kerouac' by Paul Maher Jr. offers a vivid depiction of the “tortured artist” archetype, both its creative power and its personal cost.
Read More »PAX East 2026 Day 4: X4 Foundations, Free League Publishing, and a Halloween World Record
Sundays at PAX East are a bittersweet spectacle of games, friends, and finishing touches.
Read More »Music Review: Donald Pirone – ‘Karol Rathaus, Piano Sonata No. IV, Op. 58’
Pianist Donald Pirone continues his long engagement with the music of Karol Rathaus on a new EP featuring the composer's fourth Piano Sonata.
Read More »Rediscover Buddy Holly: A Revelatory Edition of His Classic LP with the Crickets, Plus New Music from Sky Smeed, Daphne Roubini, and Asher Brinson
'The “Chirping” Crickets' isn’t just any album. It has influenced countless musicians over the decades, and its songs have been savored by millions of fans. If you’re one of them, you’re bound to love the way those tunes have been enhanced for this release.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): Rebecca De Mornay in ‘The Pushover’ by John Patrick Shanley
De Mornay is a ruthless spa mogul (you read that right) in a confusing new play by the Pulitzer, Oscar and Tony Award winner.
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