As we ring in the new year and update our calendars, it's time to look forward to what new video game titles will be released this year. With big anniversaries this year such as Castlevania and Zelda’s 40th, and Xbox’s 25th to name a few, video game fans know there will at least be something to look forward to this year.
Since I loved Kei Sanbe’s previous work, Erased, I immediately took note of The 13th Footprint being published by Yen Press earlier this year. Eager to see more of his writing, I went into this manga with higher than usual expectations for his new series.
We have all met someone we wanted to punch in the face. Someone who thought there would never be repercussions for their words or actions. Someone who needed to be humbled to be a better person. Unfortunately for most, that moment tends to stay in our imagination, and we are never able to act on it. The new fall season anime May I Ask for One Final Thing? sets up this exact premise, but with one change.
It’s no secret I’m a big fan of sports stories, and I’ve often seen the name Rachel Reid recommended on reader curated lists. I decided to pick up Game Changer to see if the story could live up to its hype.
Mysteries are one of my favorite genres, but the execution sometimes leaves me wary. Coming up with a compelling story which leaves you guessing isn’t easy. When I came across The Strange House, the cover of this manga immediately caught my attention as it had a blueprint of a house on the cover. Combined with the title, I wanted to find out what was so strange about this house.
Ever on the lookout for sports themed books, I tried to find a story about two coaches for a change of pace instead of a story about two players. After a brief search, I stumbled upon Caught Running by Abigail Roux. With the World Series in full swing, I thought maybe a baseball story would be appropriate.
While looking for something spooky to read this month for Halloween, I stumbled on the new manga release Monster and Ghost by Himemiko. The cover immediately captured my attention in addition since it appears to show a man kissing a spectral hand. I also wanted to learn more about the title. I ended up going into this fairly blind, choosing to avoid the summary before I started reading.
As a long time Alien fan, when I first saw the teaser announcement for Alien: Earth, my biggest question was ‘how are they going to do that?’. Anyone who has watched the previous movies knows that if ONE of those xenomorphs made it to Earth it would be game over man.
As the seasons change and temperatures cool, we still want to cling to the stories which remind us of the fun and enjoyable parts of summer. Combine summer romance with hockey and childhood friendship to lovers and you have my full attention. From the summary, Snapshots in San Diego by Wendy Hawthorne captured me with these elements and a title which reminded me of a classic 90s romcom.
Anyone who has ever been invested deeply into a story has thought about what they would do if they were in that same story. Whether you’d call the main character an idiot for trusting someone they shouldn’t, or tell your favorite side character not to do something because you already know it would lead to their demise. Would you change the story or let it play out as intended? The Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint answers those types of questions.
Remedy Entertainment is known for its heavy story driven games, diverse characters, and rich world building. As a company, Remedy has always tried to innovate in the gaming medium. As their first self-published game and first co-op First Person Shooter, FBC: Firebreak is a departure from their previous style of games. However, for new and current Remedy fans, this game is entertaining and worth your time.
The breathtaking cover of Touch Within the Abyss immediately captured my interest and prompted me to purchase a copy. I almost found it impossible to believe this manga is the debut work of Moyori Mori. As I continued reading, I found myself swept up in a sweet and gentle story between two men who feel trapped by the world around them.
Anyone who has ever been invested deeply into a story has thought about what they would do if they were in that same story. Whether you’d call the main character an idiot for trusting someone they shouldn’t, or tell your favorite side character not to do something because you already know it would lead to their demise. Would you change the story or let it play out as intended? The Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint answers those types of questions.
As the seasons change and temperatures cool, we still want to cling to the stories which remind us of the fun and enjoyable parts of summer. Combine summer romance with hockey and childhood friendship to lovers and you have my full attention. From the summary, Snapshots in San Diego by Wendy Hawthorne captured me with these elements and a title which reminded me of a classic 90s romcom.
Alan Wake 2 is a unique masterpiece and my personal game of the year for 2023. This game sets a new standard for story based games. I loved this game so much and needed to have my thoughts organized into a proper review. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a new game to sink their teeth into!
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