ASTRA ARCANUM — First look at a solar-system RPG with some serious grit

 I'm launching a new series for the upcoming TTRPG from Metis Media / Creative

Every once in a while, a TTRPG trailer drops and you just feel your brain whisper, “Yeah… we’re gonna need to talk about this.” That’s exactly what happened when ASTRA ARCANUM rolled onto my radar.

If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s the Release Trailer that kicked off my whole descent into the Solar Reach. 

Go ahead, I’ll wait...

…Right? I know.

Mastering the Basics of "Surviving the Aftermath": 5 Essential Tips for New Players

"Surviving the Aftermath" is a post-apocalyptic survival game that challenges players to build and manage a colony in a world devastated by disaster. After eyeing the game for some time, I finally got my hands on a free copy, thanks to the Epic Store promo. This guide, as outlined below was provided in the above tutorial by @PartyElire, aims to equip new players with essential strategies and insights to thrive in this unforgiving environment. 

Hoping you may find it useful as much as I did.

10 riveting post-apocalyptic and dystopian novels to dive into after Hugh Howey's 'Wool'

Forest Biome designed for Nyan Heroes by Art Director Pablo Dominguez

Intrigued and captivated by the mesmerizing narrative of Hugh Howey's masterpiece, 'WOOL,' I find myself immersed in its pages for the third time. My first two readings were a decade ago if memory serves me well. While I appreciate the AppleTV+ adaptation and its unique interpretation of Howey's dystopian world (that ending of season one was jaw dropping!), I can't help but acknowledge the darker, grittier, and more terrifying atmosphere that emanates from the book's unyielding prose. With each read, I uncover new layers of suspense, emotional depth (that passage with Jahns and Marnes embracing in the dark...), and profound insights into the intricacies of the human condition.

As I dive back into this compelling tale once again, my thoughts wander to the realms of post-apocalyptic literature awaiting my exploration once I finish reading the Silo Saga (again). The excitement of embarking on new literary journeys has always fueled my excitement and curiosity - and my itch to constantly purchase new novels. Eager to discover narratives that can rival the impact of 'Wool,' I embarked on a digital expedition, traversing the vast expanse of the Intertubes in search of post-apocalyptic and dystopian fiction that resonates just as powerfully. 

Hooked on "Sweet Tooth"

It's been some time since I've watched a series where the whole family got into it. I first started watching "Sweet Tooth" by myself mid-afternoon yesterday in our family room. A third into the first episode, my eldest came down to make herself a late lunch. Next thing I knew she was sitting down with me on the sofa to watch it. She was asking questions and completely captivated. Next, our youngest came up from downstairs where he had been playing Minecraft with a classmate. 'What is this?" he quickly asked as he was closing the basement door. 

By the end of the day my daughter and I had watched 3 episodes and even the better-half was curious to start watching the series after seeing the intro in the first episode.

I've read somewhere that the actual books on which this is based are a bit darker, and I can easily see how and why. But the Netflix series has just the right amount of humour, wonder and post-apocalyptic horror.

And this family has found something wonderful to watch together.