YOU ARE THE HERO – An Interactive History of Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks is available to backers of this Kickstarter in four different formats, eBook, paperback, standard papercase hardback, and deluxe collector’s edition hardback. It will be printed in full colour. The standard hardback edition will look like the previous hardbacks in the series. However, the […]
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When news broke that the latest installment in the legendary Fighting Fantasy series was going to be written by Rhianna Pratchett, there was quite a buzz. The prospective author was known to have a slew of writing credits including Tomb Raider, Heavenly Sword, Overlord and Mirror’s Edge, and her name alone carries the air of
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Tons of things are happening in the gamebook world right now! Here are four newsbyte morsels to whet your appetite. A new Kickstarter has landed. Light Strikers is a new gamebook with an array of pledge offers — some of which include an e-book, a PDF, a print-out, and more! In the world of Adamah,
Not only is this summer proving to be a scorcher, it’s also full of HOT gamebook news! Tons of things are happening – fresh Kickstarters, interactive audio adventures, print gamebooks, and much more. We’re in for a treat! Here’s a peek at some new and upcoming projects. Roll Player Adventures is currently live on Kickstarter.
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A Mug’s Gamebook is an immersive podcast, where listeners can enjoy the creator Tom Bartlett and his guests playing through classic gamebooks. With Bartlett’s professional background as a sound recordist, along with his nostalgic childhood adoration of vintage gamebooks, it’s a match made in audio heaven for interactive fiction fans and those new to the
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It is not often that a Fighting Fantasy gamebook combines the promise of being both the sequel to a recent addition to the series and the prequel to a classic and much loved adventure, but Assassins of Allansia does exactly that. With its familiarly crisp, clean and evocative style bridging the gap between Port of
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Following on from our earlier article about Fighting Fantasy playthroughs, here’s a broader selection of audio and video adventures covering many different series (including more Fighting Fantasy), from classics such as Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf gamebooks to modern role-playing solos for D&D 5th Edition and Call of Cthulhu. The Dark Eye [Ulisses International] Ulisses International
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When aged 13 I was introduced to something different during recess; something that I didn’t know at the time would change my life and my perspective on fiction. Sometime around November I was walking with a few friends, just passing the time and waiting for the next class to start, when we saw some colleagues
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Watching, listening and interacting with someone else playing a gamebook is an entertaining way to experience our favourite pastime. With modern technology, the internet, and numerous social platforms making it relatively easy to share content and connect with a worldwide audience, quite a few online content creators have produced videos, streams, podcasts and audience-influenced playthroughs
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Branching Narrative’s Deathtrap Dungeon is an interactive video realisation of Ian Livingstone’s multi-million selling Fighting Fantasy gamebook – one of the most popular titles in the celebrated series. Starring British actor Eddie Marsan as the narrator and guide, this video storybook showcases Branching Narrative’s new Interactive Fiction engine, and features nearly 5 hours of video,
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Rediscover the classic Fighting Fantasy gamebooks, brought back to life as digital games for the Nintendo Switch! Test yourself by playing through three dangerous adventures written by author Ian Livingstone – Deathtrap Dungeon, Trial of Champions and Armies of Death – published by Nomad Games. Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy is a card-based roleplaying game set in
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This month we’ve got a sizeable selection of printed gamebooks and digital games for your perusal, plus links to video highlights of the recent Fighting Fantasy Fest. Any of the choice-based experiences featured here would make excellent gifts for readers of interactive fiction – or people you know who should be – so remember to
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Much anticipated by fans of Fighting Fantasy, the Atlantis Miniatures range of exclusive, highly detailed 28mm resin miniatures is now funding via Kickstarter. Sculpted by Damien Sparks and Daniel Jack, the unpainted and unassembled Fighting Fantasy Legends range includes many of the most iconic heroes and anti-heroes from the world of Titan, including: Zagor Balthus
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It’s been yet another busy month for interactive fiction, with many interesting releases recently hitting retail outlets or seeking finance via crowdfunding. We’ve gathered together a wide variety of books, digital games, board games and more to tempt you – surely something for both young and old, and every taste and wallet! • • •Savage
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