"The night and the dream were long…" After the resounding success of Demon’s Souls and Dark Souls, many expected FromSoftware to rest on their laurels, churning out sequels and spinoffs to a formula that was rapidly becoming a genre in itself. The term “Souls-like” was born, as countless imitators adopted the same combat mechanics for … Continue reading BLOODBORNE
Get your arse to Mars! Release Year: 2004Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, XboxDevelopers: id SoftwarePublishers: Activision In 2004, id Software made a bold move by reimagining their iconic Doom series with Doom 3, a game that took a sharp turn from the frantic, fast-paced action of its predecessors and ventured into the realm … Continue reading DOOM 3
In space no one can eat Ice Cream Alien vs. Predator (AVP), directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and released in 2004, is often dismissed by fans of the Alien franchise as an abomination—a stain on the legacy of what many consider serious sci-fi. For me, however, AVP has always been a guilty pleasure—a fun, if … Continue reading ALIEN VERSUS PREDATOR
A short story by David McLean CHAPTER ONE The solitary starfighter darted across the inky expanse of the cosmos, hidden from the watchful eyes of her comrades. With a sleek, W-shaped form, she boasted stealth capabilities unmatched by any other craft. The stainless adamantium alloy of her surface gleamed like a mirror, reflecting the overwhelming … Continue reading VALKYRIES
Fantasy : Swords and Sorcery 