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Late-teen tomboy Monique enjoys life as a cat burglar in Paris. She ends up in jail after a heist gone wrong, where she meets an enigmatic prisoner and fellow thief. The prisoner knows of precious diamond stored in a secret underground vault in the heart of Paris. They agree to try to steal the diamond together, which leads our heroes on a quest through a catholic monastery, a Parisian metro station and the Catacombs.
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The Art of Storytelling in Games
Joshua, Jack and staff writer Johnny Nys unpack interactive narratives, tackling themes like what makes a good game story, how to integrate puzzles, the benefits and drawbacks of player choice and multiple endings, the difficult balance between showing and telling, yea or nay on episodic gaming, and so much more. Bonus related top five: adventures we’d like to see turned into novels!
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The Invincible review – Powerful storytelling vehicle inspired by Stanisław Lem novel features as much science as fiction
Based on the 1964 hard sci-fi novel of the same name, The Invincible tells a mature, thought-provoking story about a research team’s discoveries on a distant planet. While the gameplay isn’t much to write home about, the smartly presented experience is nevertheless out of this world.
The Classic Gamers Guild Podcast goes rogue, copping a nostalgic look a two beloved Sierra adventures
The Classic Gamers Guild Podcast’s Anna Vigue and Paul Korman are big Sierra fans. They could talk Sierra games for hours. In fact, this month they DID, so be sure to check out their most recent fun-filled, nostalgia-steeped, and occasionally even insightful shows.
Five Top Upcoming Adventure Games – December 2023 trailer compilation of the most anticipated new releases
Our latest trailer compilation shines a spotlight on five of the most promising new adventures we’re most excited about, due for release this month. December sees inkle getting musical in Scotland, plus a haunting new Asian horror adventure, a heart-tugging reflection on forgotten memories, a sequel to a comedic point-and-click detective mystery, and the third installment in the text-driven Pixel Pulp series.
Dan Connors in Conversation with Curtis – Former Telltale CEO reflects on “quite a ride” at LucasArts and beyond
Daniel Albu of Conversations with Curtis sits down for an in-depth interview with former Telltale CEO Dan Connors about life at LucasArts, Telltale, and why Dan stepped down as CEO of the company he helped build from the ground up into the household name it is today.
Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story review – Charming spinoff hits many of the right notes in 3D platforming adventure
A strong contender for champion of League of Legends spinoffs, Song of Nunu is fairly lightweight but presents a charming, beautiful 3D platforming adventure for franchise veterans and newcomers alike.
Bill Farmer video interview – The original voice of Sam still being Goofy with his other famous cartoon canine role
With the LucasArts classic Sam & Max Hit the Road reaching thirty years old this year, we were thrilled to chat with Bill Farmer, the original voice behind Sam and the modern day voice of another pretty well known dog too: Disney’s Goofy.
Windy Meadow: A Roadwarden Tale review – Sweeping changes made to worthwhile but very different visual novel spinoff
Windy Meadow uses the visual novel format to tell a moving, thoughtful story about growth, decisions and community in a gorgeously realized setting. While not a modern classic on the scale of the original Roadwarden, those who go in with the proper expectations will find it a solid, rewarding narrative adventure.
The Talos Principle 2 review – One of the best puzzle adventures ever should be an automatic buy for fans of the original
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The Expanse: A Telltale Games Series – Archangel review – Single-room bonus episode not what fans were praying for
You just can’t keep The Expanse down. First it...
Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness review – Pixel art survival horror/adventure hybrid puts on a bloody good show
“On June 6th, 1921, the famous Vlad Circus...
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Lights, Camera, Action-Adventures!
Joshua and Jack are joined by guest Dave McIntyre in delving into the most prominent story-driven, puzzle-filled adventures with one foot squarely in the action arena, headlined by Indiana Jones, Tomb Raider and Uncharted.
The Art of Storytelling in Games
Joshua, Jack and staff writer Johnny Nys unpack interactive narratives, tackling themes like what makes a good game story, how to integrate puzzles, the benefits and drawbacks of player choice and multiple endings, the difficult balance between showing and telling, yea or nay on episodic gaming, and so much more. Bonus related top five: adventures we’d like to see turned into novels!
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Gone But Not Forgotten: So many adventures have come and gone, all but lost to time. We take a look back at some of those games that deserve better than to be consigned to the scrapheap of history!
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A man wakes up with no memories, affected by traumatic amnesia, and forced to face his fears. Each night his sleepwalking alter ego reveals new details of the house he had forgotten, unearthing the darkest parts of his memory. Who is he really, and what secrets does his...
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Thomas Eilian is an elderly poet and writer who's been diagnosed with Alzheimer'. Bound to a wheelchair, he rarely receives visits from his family at the retirement home. Alone and with no one to talk to, he starts trying to remember his past through the various importa...
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Detective Hayseed: The Cloning Madness
Detective Hayseed: The Cloning Madness
The town of Monroe is world famous birthplace of a revolutionary technology, that enabled cloning of the human race. With the development of this technology and its wide application, the entire town is prospering and the standard of living is high. And at this very mome...
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The Bahnsen Knights’ highest authority, Toni, is an ex-car salesman preaching that Hell is not below but above us all. He was being investigated by agent Cupra, one of your oldest friends in the organization. But now Cupra’s gone. Does Toni have something to do with...
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The Invincible review – Powerful storytelling vehicle inspired by Stanisław Lem novel features as much science as fiction
Based on the 1964 hard sci-fi novel of the same name, The Invincible tells a mature, thought-provoking story about a research team’s discoveries on a distant planet. While the gameplay isn’t much to write home about, the smartly presented experience is nevertheless out of this world.
The Classic Gamers Guild Podcast goes rogue, copping a nostalgic look a two beloved Sierra adventures
The Classic Gamers Guild Podcast’s Anna Vigue and Paul Korman are big Sierra fans. They could talk Sierra games for hours. In fact, this month they DID, so be sure to check out their most recent fun-filled, nostalgia-steeped, and occasionally even insightful shows.
Five Top Upcoming Adventure Games – December 2023 trailer compilation of the most anticipated new releases
Our latest trailer compilation shines a spotlight on five of the most promising new adventures we’re most excited about, due for release this month. December sees inkle getting musical in Scotland, plus a haunting new Asian horror adventure, a heart-tugging reflection on forgotten memories, a sequel to a comedic point-and-click detective mystery, and the third installment in the text-driven Pixel Pulp series.
Dan Connors in Conversation with Curtis – Former Telltale CEO reflects on “quite a ride” at LucasArts and beyond
Daniel Albu of Conversations with Curtis sits down for an in-depth interview with former Telltale CEO Dan Connors about life at LucasArts, Telltale, and why Dan stepped down as CEO of the company he helped build from the ground up into the household name it is today.
Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story review – Charming spinoff hits many of the right notes in 3D platforming adventure
A strong contender for champion of League of Legends spinoffs, Song of Nunu is fairly lightweight but presents a charming, beautiful 3D platforming adventure for franchise veterans and newcomers alike.
Bill Farmer video interview – The original voice of Sam still being Goofy with his other famous cartoon canine role
With the LucasArts classic Sam & Max Hit the Road reaching thirty years old this year, we were thrilled to chat with Bill Farmer, the original voice behind Sam and the modern day voice of another pretty well known dog too: Disney’s Goofy.