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Free League’s NORK BORG Adds Cult Expansion

Free League’s NORK BORG Adds Cult Expansion

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Earlier this year Free League brought out NORK BORG, the first tabletop game published under their Free League’s Workshop label (a sublabel for externally developed games, as well as a website for fan-created scenarios).

MORK BORK is an artpunk RPG from creators Ockult Örtmästare Games and Stockholm Kartell. They say it’s “about lost souls and fools seeking redemption, forgiveness or the last remaining riches in a bleak and decaying world. Who are you? The tomb-robber with silver glittering between cracked fingernails? The mystic who would bend the world’s heart away from it’s inevitable end?” They add, “The world is dying. And you with it.”

If you can’t get enough NORK BORG, there’s good news: an expansion is now available, MORK BORG CULT: Feretory. It includes a monster generator, new treasures to uncover like The Cauldron of Lies, new classes and, most importantly, two new adventures to embark on: The Death Ziggurat and The Goblin Grinder. “This expansion is guaranteed to make you descend into madness,” says Free League. “Because let’s be honest, a cursed urban slaughter fest awaits those brave (or insane) enough to enter.”

MORK BORG itself contains:

  • The Calendar of Nechrubel, that decides the speed of the world’s demise.
  • 20 occult Powers that let you bend reality, and just as many magical catastrophes for when you disastrously fail.
  • Optional rules which bring more depth to the game. Omens let you turn bad luck into a slightly better one. Classes with unique traits and quirks, and tables that will bring life into your character.
  • 12 creatures to be murdered by.
  • Game master tools such as tables for corpse plundering, occult treasure, adventure sparks, dungeon generating and other devilry.
  • The introductory dungeon crawl scenario Rotblack Sludge, where you investigate a forgotten part of the Shadow King’s enormous ruin palace. Cannibal warlocks, poison peddlers from beyond the void and hungry gutworms await.

You can pick up MORK BORG and its expansion at the Free League webshop right now, or at select retail stores and hobby shops.

New Trailer For Halloween Kills

New Trailer For Halloween Kills

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Whether we’ll beat down the COVID-19 virus by this time next year is anybody’s guess, but there’s one deadly enemy we’ll apparently always have around: Michael Myers. He was ready to start his slashing spree anew this Halloween, but the state of theaters in this country right now delayed that visit by an entire year, so…he and his machete have gotta wait. (He’ll be fine…he’s got a mask on.)

Our first look at Halloween Kills was actually shared last July: the opening sequence that starts from where the 2018 Halloween left off. In that scene, Mike is trapped in a burning building, and Laurie Strode and her family have successfully escaped…but of course it’s NOT the end; firefighters rush down the street to his rescue. “NO,” Laurie screams, “YOU CAN LET THIS ONE BURN — REALLY, THIS IS THE ONE EXCEPTION!” They don’t listen.

So now that Myers has a second chance, here’s what he’s up to. If these clips look ready to go, that’s because they are: the whole movie is done and is just waiting for a time when more people can see it in theaters. It’ll arrive October 16, 2021, and follow itself up with Halloween Ends one year after that. It’ll take two movies to stop Mike Myers, but even then, we doubt the title of that third movie. Mike will always be around.

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Return Dates Revealed In The CW Winter 2021 Schedule

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Looks like they managed to do it: The CW got its factory running again, despite the restrictions and precautions laid down by COVID-19. So how soon could we be seeing the tights-wearing heroes of the Berlantiverse return, along with everyone else? The answer varies.

It appears some productions are more ready to go than others. Batwoman will be the first entry out of the gate on January 17, which is surprising, as we know they had to restructure everything and hire a new hero after the departure of Ruby Rose. The Flash won’t show until late February, despite having its season premiere mostly in the can (it’s the intended season finale from last time, which needed a few more shots to be completed).

More shows are missing than not. MIA from the below list are Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, In the Dark, Roswell New Mexico and Dynasty, plus the new series Kung Fu and The Republic of Sarah. One new series, Jared Padalecki’s Walker, managed to make it on time. We’re not sure how The CW will balance all this out, but by our guess, this season could very well stretch into the summer.

Friday, Jan. 8
8 p.m.: Whose Line Is It Anyway (new night)
9 p.m.: Penn & Teller: Fool Us (new night)

Sunday, Jan. 10
8 p.m.: Critics Choice Super Awards

Tuesday, Jan. 12
8 p.m.: Two Sentence Horror Stories
9 p.m.: Trickster

Sunday, Jan. 17
8 p.m.: Batwoman

Monday, Jan. 18
8 p.m.: All American

Wednesday, Jan. 20
8 p.m.: Riverdale
9 p.m.: Nancy Drew

Thursday, Jan. 21
8 p.m.: Walker
9 p.m.: Legacies

Sunday, Jan. 24
9 p.m.: Charmed

Monday, Feb. 8
9 p.m.: Black Lightning

Tuesday, Feb. 23
8 p.m.: The Flash
9 p.m.: Superman & Lois

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The Guise Released On Steam

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Indie game developer Rasul Mono, creator of Ultra Goodness series, delves into Ultra Badness just in time for Spooky Season…his latest, The Guise, has been released on Steam.

This dark metroidvania tells the story of Ogden, a curious orphan who stuck his face where it didn’t belong. The headmistress told him never to venture beyond that locked door, but that just made him want to do it more….what he found beyond the frame was a monster mask that bound itself to him the moment he tried it on. Now he’s been transformed into a horrifying monstrosity, but his newly acquired abilities may be the key to getting the curse undone.

  • EXPLORE A TWISTED FAIRY TALE
    The world of The Guise is filled with terrifying locations, including dying villages, dark forests, labyrinthine dungeons, and deadly valleys swarming with demons. Find secrets, hidden passageways, and concealed rooms containing treasures that shed new light on Ogden’s world.
  • TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR NEW FORM
    The main gameplay hook is your persistent monstrous form. As a human, you could have fought with a sword or any other weapon, but now you have only your newfound feral abilities to rely on.
  • EVOLVE
    Unlock new monstrous abilities by defeating bosses and absorbing their skills. Every time you vanquish an ordinary foe, you collect their eyeballs — local currency that can be spent to upgrade your abilities with the Eye Collector.
  • SEEK THE LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
    The macabre world of The Guise may be harsh and unjust, but there are still a few people you can count on – for example, children whose eyes remain unsullied, whose perception of the world has yet to be touched by the darkness. Or the Eye Collector, who keenly senses the pain and despair of this boy trapped in the body of a monster.

The Guise is now available for PCs through Steam, at a price of $9.99.

 

Funimation’s Picks For A Night Of Anime Frights

Funimation’s Picks For A Night Of Anime Frights

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As one of the leading anime distributors in the US, Funimation is responsible for a lot of titles….some creepier than others. They’ve compiled a seasonal list of shows on their service that trade in the macabre. Not all of them are Halloween-themed or even have anything to do with monsters or ghouls, but they’re still unsettling enough to raise a few hairs on your back.

JUNJI ITO COLLECTION
Enter the twisted world of Junji Ito’s works of horror! Witness the most hair-raising stories from Junji Ito Masterpiece Collection and Fragments of Horror like you’ve never seen them before. For any fans who seek the thrill of shocking imagery and ill-fated characters, this whole show is made for you.

You might have heard a new adaption of Ito’s Spiral is coming soon (though it’s been “soon” for quite a long time now). Why wait when other adaptions of his work already exist and are ready to scare your pants off?

HIGURASHI: WHEN THEY CRY
New kid Keiichi Maebara is settling into his new home of peaceful Hinamizawa village. Making quick friends with the girls from his school, he’s arrived in time for the big festival of the year. But something about this isolated town seems “off,” and his feelings of dread continue to grow. With a gnawing fear that he’s right, what dark secrets could this small community be hiding?

The newest entry in the list, though it’s a remake of an existing anime — and a series of video games.

HELLSING ULTIMATE
The rogue vampire Arucard is the Hellsing Organization’s deadliest instrument in its mission to protect the British Empire from satanic ghouls and Nazi freaks. With recently-turned policewoman Seras Victoria as his servant, Arucard haunts the shadows as a sinister force of good—and tonight the foggy streets of England shall flow with the blood of t

They cut it off, not us. This one is the entry most apt for Halloween. Vampires, monsters from heck, attacks of horrific violence — what more could you want?

DEADMAN WONDERLAND
Ganta is convicted of slaughtering his classmates—a crime he didn’t commit. The authorities lock him up in a brutal, privately owned prison: Deadman Wonderland, where the incarcerated are forced to fight gladiatorial battles for tourists.

I’ll always remember this one for re-launching Toonami as a mature-targeted Adult Swim block after a years-long hiatus. What better way to say “we’re not the HamTaro guys anymore” than this 12-episode story of a meek, whiny little dude locked inside a gladiatorial torture prison? In fact, Deadman Wonderland is SO over the top that it comes off as a parody of grimdark anime, not an honest attempt — regardless of what the creators might have intended. Verdict: your mileage may vary on the “scary” part.

PARANOIA AGENT
From Satoshi Kon, the legendary director of Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress, and Paprika comes a dark and mysterious, thought-provoking psychological thriller. Citizens across Musashino City are being attacked and terrorized. Two detectives are put on the case, but will they be able to solve the mystery before there’s another wave of victims?

As one of the best anime ever made, you should be watching this whether it’s Halloween or not.

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Tiny Toons is getting a revival!!!

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When I was a little boy, I use to wake up to these lyrics every Saturday Morning!

We’re tiny, we’re toony
We’re all a little looney
And in this cartoony
We’re invading your TV
We’re comic dispensers
We crack up all the sensors
On Tiny Toon Adventures
Get a dose of comedy

The Animaniacs revival announcement has put some 90’s kids some nostalgia bliss. Well, more 90s nostalgia coming because HBO Max and Cartoon Network will make a revival for Tiny Toons!

Tiny Toons is part of the childhood of younger Gen-Xers and older millennials. It is supposed to be a New Generation of Looney tunes characters who are the teenage equivalent of the classics. These characters are students of a University where they have the Looney Toons veterans as teachers.

Buster Bunny and Babs Bunny are the teenage equivalents of Bugs Bunny. Some fans may assume that Babs is a teenage version of Lola Bunny, but she existed long before that Space Jam’s original character did. Buster and Babs are the faces of the Tiny Toons franchise.

The other notable characters from the series are Plucky Duck, A green colored teenage drake who will remind you of Daffy Duck. Elmyra Duff is a teenage gender swap of Elmer Fudd. Unlike her older equivalent, she is not a hunter. Elmyra is an over-affectionate animal lover who is unaware she is abusive to animals with her hugs and affection.

The original got canceled almost three decades ago, and it lasted three seasons. Throughout the years, it maintained a cult following. For years Warner Brothers ignored and neglected this franchise. During the runs of 2 Looney toons revivals, there was no mention of Tiny Toons Adventures characters. During its prime, this show spawned a popular SNES videogame that even a SEGA port.

The revival will be titled “Tiny Toons Looniversity.”
Based on the title, this new series might move to a college setting instead of highschool. Buster and Babs are the only confirmed returning character at his moment.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train made $110.5 million in the Japanese box office!!

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train made $110.5 million in the Japanese box office!!

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This Pandemic had harmed the income of theatrical box office releases around the world. It is a different story with Japan now. Theaters started re-opening, and the movie adaptation of the second story arc of the Manga Demon Slayer had slain the Japanese Box office! Even in the time of quarantine and social distancing, this movie still did well with flying colors.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train had earned $110.5 million in just two weeks. This film is supposed to be the first story arc of the second season of the Anime, but the UFOtable company decided to adapt this arc for a movie instead.

There is a possibility that this story arc will be a television version in Season 2. Skipping this arc in favor of the entertainment district arc is also a possibility.

The 1st Arc of the Anime Dragonball Super is a television series version of the Dragonball Z Battle of the Gods movie. The Manga had ended in April 2020, and if they would be adapting it to tv with no fillers, the show will last up to three seasons.

Demon Slayer got created by Koyoharu Gotouge, A mangaka who is shrouded in Mystery. This writer is so private that no one knows this person’s gender.

The story is about Tanjiro Kamado, a coal vendor who became a demon slayer so he can help his younger sister Nezuko to become human again after she became a demon. In this film Tanjiro, his sister, and his friends are traveling via train for their next mission. Little did they know, a demon will make an ambush attack on the passengers of the train.

The box office success of the movie shows how popular the franchise is in Japan. This Anime and Manga also have a mammoth international following. The success of the film had surpassed the box office success of the Legendary Anime Film Spirit away because that masterpiece took twenty-five days to reach such earnings.

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My Time At Sandrock, Sequel To My Time At Portia, Now On Kickstarter

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Pathea Games’ My Time At Portia is one of the most popular life-sim RPGs to be released in the last few years. Fans will be pleased to learn a sequel is underway….My Time At Sandrock is currently in development and the Kickstarter campaign is officially live.

Gameplay in Sandrock will be much like it was in Portia…you’re building a community up from nothing, and you must gather resources, build and repair structures, and make friends. This time, though, the new setting gives the experience a Wild West flair. And there are other new features planned, including…

  • New Combat – a revamped combat system that allows the player to quickly shift between melee combat and 3rd person shooting mechanics.
  • Great Music – an original soundtrack with dynamic in-game music that reflects where the player is and what they’re doing
  • More Elaborate Story and Deeper Characters- a vastly enriched storyline, hundreds of side-quests boasting over 30 completely new characters, each getting more attention than before with their own story to discover, as well as the return of a few familiar faces for fans of the series.
  • Build with Friends! Co-op multiplayer – Perhaps the most exciting addition to the game is a new multiplayer function that will finally allow players to visit a unique multiplayer map where they can build a workshop together and experience an additional storyline that unfolds there…

Though My Time At Sandrock is not estimated to be completed until 2022, it’ll be entering Early Access in 2021. You can secure a Steam copy for a $20 pledge, or a console copy for a $25 pledge (all current consoles are supported, and the PS5 and XBox Series X will get their own version too). Beta access takes a $30 pledge. See you at Sandrock!

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Critical Role Announces Its Own Board Game Publishing Label

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Earlier this year Wizards of the Coat released the first D&D campaign that took inspiration from the popular liveplay show Critical Role. Explorer’s Guide To Wildemount came out last March, and it must have done very well, because Critical Role themselves have decided to get into the business….in a big way.

Darrington Press, named after Sam Riegel’s Taryon Darrington character, will become a force in the board game business in 2021 with four planned releases throughout the year. One will be released every three months and they’ll cover a variety of themes. The first game to be published under the label will be Uk’otoa, a tactical card game for three to five players where you play as sailors on a sinking ship. The goal of each of you is to be the last to sink….because if you hit the water you’ll likely be eaten up by the massive sea monster whose name is on the box.

In the second quarter of 2021, look for Critical Role Adventures, a more direct product that sells on the popularity of Vox Machina themselves. This game is still going through heavy development and not much can be told about it at the moment, but we would imagine the finished game would resemble a session from the show.

In late summer Darrington will release Syndicult, an RPG designed by Matthew Mercer where the mafia is as powered up with magic as they are ruthless. Watch your step or you’ll lose a limb — or have it turned into a rabbit. Guardians of Matrimonia is the final release of 2021, a co-op card game where players battle a gang of monsters who like to crash parties. Defeat all the monsters and you all win, but they’ll claim victory if your deck runs out first.

The folks in charge of Darrington Press will be Ivan Van Norman, and Game Master (and creator of Syndicult) Matthew Mercer. Look for their games next year.

Assassin’s Creed about to be adapted into a Netflix series!

Assassin’s Creed about to be adapted into a Netflix series!

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Netflix already made great adaptations of videogames on its platform. They succeed where the movie industry always fails. The first victory of Netflix is Witcher. Witcher is one of the best videogame adaptations up to date because it managed to respect canon without relying too much on creative liberties.

Netflix also made impressive Anime adaptations of Castlevania and Dragon’s Dogma. The shows are getting handled with the care that fans of the source material are not offended. Fans are also excited with the recently announced Resident evil Infinite Darkness. Infinite Darkness is a new original story set in the canon of the Resident Evil games.

Hollywood and videogames had been an incompatible mix in the last three decades. The most common reason, it is hard to put the plot of a videogame in a 60 minute to 2-hour plot of a movie. Then many writers, directors, and producers are not a fan of the game that is adapted, and they take too many liberties to the point the character portrayals had been disrespectful to the eyes of the fans.

Most of the Netflix adaptations are series instead of a single movie, so it is easier to fit the narrative and plot of the game in multiple episodes. Binging a Tv series is similar to the experience of playing the game for more than 10 hours.

The latest game to get a Netflix treatment is Assassin’s Creed. Jason Altman and Danielle Kreinik from Ubisoft will be the executive producers, so this is going to be another canon adaptation. There is no announcement about the plot yet. Nobody knows if this is going to be an adaptation of the original game or the most popular installment of the franchise. There is also a possibility that it is a new story, but it is canon to the Assassin’s Creed Universe.

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Mythroll Armory’s Dungeon Christmas Ornaments Available This Week Only

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We’d prefer not to bring up the holidays right now, because we KNOW the retailer industry is chomping at the bit to shove it into our faces the very second Halloween ends, and we’d like to enjoy our remaining week. But next week, Mythroll Armory’s ornaments won’t be on sale.

Yes, it’s the same Mythroll Armory behind Doodle Dice and the Perplexing Puzzle Experience, along with many other things. These wizards of tin usually crowdfund their work, and this is a record fifth effort within one year (quite a feat in 2020). Eight metal ornaments themed around tabletop gaming are currently being offered in super-limited quantities by Mythroll. This project reached its goal within one day, but it will only live a week, and it’s been several days since launch.

For 39 dollars American, you can get the following eight creations to spruce up your tree….

Merry Critmas Wreath: Let’s people know that this year, you’re pulling out a 20.  It’s going to be a happy day and a merry new year and nothing is going to stop you.

Bloody the Elf: He’s not an elf.  He’s a goblin. He puts on a grumpy demeanor so that the other goblins don’t realize how full of cheer he really is.

Blazin’ – The Sled-pulling rein-Dragon: Blazin’ with your flaming breath so bright, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?

The “These pants are too small” Ogre: Someone forgot to bring their stretchy pants and, now that his belly is full of turkey, he’s feeling a little uncomfortable at the in-law’s potluck.

Potion of Heroism: This bubbly blue potion gains you 10 Temporary Hit Points that last for 1 hour after drinking it. For the same duration, you are under the Effect of the bless spell (no Concentration required). That should get you through all that family time!

Mimic: The gift that unwraps you!

The Festive D20: “How is it festive?” you ask?  Because it’s red!  And it has a hole in the top to put it on your tree.

Wizard Wonderland: Jolly and cheerful, he lights up any room!  Did someone say “fireball?”

So how long have you got? As of this writing, just three days. And some of the more affordable tiers are running out of stock! Better click fast! This Kickstarter closes for winter on October 30.

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Expulsion Now Available On DVD And VOD

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American Pop Productions and Colossal Content have launched their sci-fi thriller Expulsion onto DVD, Blu-Ray and digital platforms.

Scott and Vincent are two of the top employees at the world-renowned Cicero Market Technologies Corporation. Their inventions and discoveries usually benefit mankind, but one evening they decide to experiment after-hours on an unauthorized project their employers wouldn’t like. Scott and Vincent believe through particle collision science, it may be possible to open portals to parallel dimensions!

Turns out they’re right, and they wind up importing a different version of Scott to their world. Have they imported someone good or evil? They don’t know the answer to that question yet, but they DO know of evil forces in their OWN world who have learned about their new technology. Can they stop the dark agenda-driven futurist Shara Fanning from stealing the machine for her own ends?

Expulsion stars Colton Tapp (Three Days in August), Lar Park Lincoln (Friday The 13th: The New Blood), and Michael Harrelson (Krampus: The Reckoning). It was co-Produced by Paul Tomborello (Rumors of Wars) and directed by Sean C. Stephens and Aaron Jackson. Look for the film today on DVD, Blu-ray, Amazon Prime Video Direct, AppleTV, VUDU and Google Play.

EXPULSION follows the story of Scott and Vincent, who are top recruits at the prestigious Cicero Market Technologies Corporation where they are tasked with the development and implementation of cutting edge technologies. The sole purpose of their work is to bring about medical, environmental and physics advancements. However, beaten by their own curiosity, the pair begin to sneak their work home with them. They push the boundaries of particle collision science to undiscovered levels stumbling upon a parallel universe complete with an alternate version of Scott. As their days and nights unfold they begin to discover that others seek their tech to advance their own agendas…agendas that they intend to fulfill at any cost.

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