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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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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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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The BBC’s international technology programme, Click, has celebrated its 1000th show with a special ‘pick your own path’ anniversary episode featuring an extended interview with Fighting Fantasy co-creator Ian Livingstone. This interactive special includes stories about self-driving vehicles in Arizona (and examines the first recorded case of a pedestrian fatality), visits tech entrepreneurs in Malawi, …
The title and cover for the 72nd Fighting Fantasy gamebook, Assassins of Allansia, has been revealed today on the Official Fighting Fantasy website. Written by series co-creator Ian Livingstone and published by Scholastic, this brand-new Allansian adventure features the distinctive cover art of Robert Ball – who has also produced the book’s interior illustrations. Struggling …
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There’s plenty happening in interactive fiction just at the moment (which is how we like it!), so here’s a very healthy selection of interesting news items, information on new and forthcoming releases, and FREE stuff to download or play online. Nocked! True Tales of Robin Hood A new desktop version (PC & Mac) of the …
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Our round-up of interactive adventures is back for a pre-Xmas update. This month we have some new digital, audio and print products, an updated gamebook and new versions of a popular mobile game. Bury me, my Love Bury me, my Love is coming to Nintendo Switch and Steam on January 10th/11th. Inspired by real …
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Sentient Play is teaming up with Fighting Fantasy co-founder Ian Livingstone and an amazing collection of writers, animators, developers, cartographers and artists (including Iain McCaig), to create a new type of computer RPG, where interactive fiction and roleplaying mechanics merge to produce a dynamic single-player fantasy videogame with a classic style and feel. Incorporating elements …
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This month’s round-up includes another wide selection of interactive products that are sure to be of great interest, including: immersive audio adventures; text-based digital games; micro-adventures for Kindle; two computer RPGs; and new enhanced print editions of a highly recommended gamebook, previously reviewed on GBN. Malice From the Middle Vale – Colour Editions New full-colour …
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A late round-up article this month, however, the delay has beneficially allowed us to feature a few more titles! Plenty here for gamers seeking all types of interactive fiction – old, reimagined classics and continuing series in both print and digital, and new adventures featuring various game systems. Fighting Fantasy Classics: Trial of Champions …
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