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Interview with New York Times Best-selling Author Kevin J Anderson
When I was growing up, Kevin J Anderson was my favorite author. Whether it was his Star Wars books, his Dune books, or his plethora of original fiction; there was always fun to be had whenever I read an Anderson novel. With the upcoming conclusion of his latest fantasy trilogy Wake The Dragon, I knew I had to ask him about it. In an interview with Anderson, we discuss the trilogy, Dune, his collab...[Read More]
The Anacrusis (Early Access) Impressions
Normally, our reviews are of games that are finished and ready to be released to the public. This time, however, we had the opportunity to do an early access review, which means some details of The Anacrusis may change by the time the final version of the game is released. Once the full version of the game is available, we’ll revisit this game to see what has changed.
The Anacrusis Interview with CEO Chet Faliszek
As of late, I’ve been gaming with friends and fellow site staff here on Marooners’ Rock when I’m not working a full-time job since some of you reading know me as also being a healthcare worker. Recently I’ve had the chance to go hands-on with the upcoming The Anacrusis from the Stray Bombay Company. If you’re still in the dark about this game since its announcement at...[Read More]
Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX Nintendo Switch Code Giveaway!
Life simulators are all the rage! Koei Tecmo’s immensely popular Monster Rancher franchise has been a fan favorite for over 20 years. In early December of this year, Tecmo released an updated remaster of the first two titles. Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX released globally on Nintendo Switch, PC, and Apple App Store. Marooner’s Rocks’ own Anthony Son reviewed the Nintendo Switch p...[Read More]
GTFO 1.0 Hands On Experience
10 Chambers isn’t new to game development. The company is comprised partially of founding members of Overkill Software and the game designer behind the PAYDAY franchise. For some time now, the team at 10 Chambers has been hard at work on a new experience, GTFO. A while ago, I got an early build of GTFO and spent a few hours in it. At the time, it was clearly a game still in development, full...[Read More]
Spider-Man Live-Action Movies Ranked Prior to No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home is about to be released, and with its multiverse scope and returning villains from the film franchise’s history; it seems as good of a time to rank the seven live-action movies that have been leading up to this. Before beginning, here are our rules for judging: Firstly, this ranking is based on my notes from a recent rewatch of all of them, so no nostalgia goggles are...[Read More]
Elden Ring Preview: An Open World Action Adventure Role Playing Game
Elden Ring Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, PS4 and PS5 Developer: FromSoftware Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Release Date: 25th February 2022 Many people say Elden Ring looks like Dark Souls however, in my opinion, I believe it is a bit like it but not like it, this is an Open World Adventure Game, and this is a world full of life and story. However what kind of game is it? What ...[Read More]
Dustbiters Interview – Prepare for a Dust-topian Future
Ladies, Gentlemen, and all Rockers in between, the world as we knew it is coming to an end. In the next one hundred years, we could see the Earth on fire, global conquest, or a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Yes, these are all very dramatic examples but you never know what might happen. One day can be sunshine and picnics and the next could be foggy and overcast with radiation being emitted from a gi...[Read More]
Diablo II: Resurrected (Xbox Series X) Beta Impressions
As the resident Diablo guy around here, I was actually just going to wait until release to play Diablo II Resurrected simply because I didn’t want to ruin it for myself. I knew I’d jump in and just keep playing once I started, but thankfully, the beta only gives you access to act 1 and 2, so it was decently easy to unplug after a few hours. Diablo II is one of my favorites. This is due...[Read More]
Back 4 Blood Beta Preview – Return of Left 4 Dead
After a decade of waiting, Left 4 Dead 3 is finally coming out….in a way. Despite fans of the Left 4 Dead franchise begging for Left 4 Dead 3 from Valve; Valve was dead set on not releasing the third installment of any game. Come on Valve, where is Half-Life 3 or Portal 3? Over the years, concept images have leaked showing what might have been but the dream of a new Left 4 Dead game was but ...[Read More]
Haven Park Interview with Fabien Weibel
When it comes to indie games, I keep an eye out for a variety going through my social media feeds. One game that recently caught my eyes was Haven Park from developer Fabien Weibel and publisher Mooneye Studios. Once I learned about this game, I had to get in contact with Fabien to learn more about the game. As you can guess, he was more than happy to chat with me. The more time I spent watching t...[Read More]
The Forgotten City Interview – Marooners’ Rock Chat’s with Nick Pearce
For some time now, quite a few of us here at Marooners’ Rock have been following along with Nick Pearce the founder of Modern Storyteller, and his work on The Forgotten City. The last time I got to have a little hands-on time was at PAX East, a few years ago. That was where I met Nick and got to learn a bit about the game, and the story behind it all. Previously, Marooner’s Rock writer...[Read More]