Star Trek “Strange New Worlds” Photo Novel To Be Released in December

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Star Trek “Strange New Worlds” new photo novel is to be released in the third week of December according to IDW.

John Byrne, the prolific comic book writer and artist, will return to the Star Trek fold in December with “Strange New Worlds,” IDW Publishing’s Star Trek Annual 2013. “Strange New Worlds” will be a “photonovel” with an original story that plays out like a lost episode of The Original Series. “Strange New Worlds” picks up right where the TOS hour “Where No Man Has Gone Before” left off and carries on the saga of Kirk’s friend Gary Mitchell, who died in the second TOS pilot. But did he really? To tell the story, Byrne put a fresh twist on the old photomontage concept, in which actual film stills replaced traditional artwork. Here, he enhances the “fumetti” style by compositing together numerous pieces of film stills and manipulating them as he saw fit.

Read the rest here: http://www.startrek.com/article/john-byrne-returns-to-trek-with-upcoming-photonovel

 

 

 

 

 

August’s Book of the Month “The Curse of Chalion” by Lois McMaster Bujold

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The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold

A man broken in body and spirit, Cazaril returns to the noble household he once served as page and is named secretary-tutor to the beautiful, strong-willed sister of the impetuous boy who is next in line to rule. It is an assignment Cazaril dreads, for it must ultimately lead him to the place he most fears: the royal court of Cardegoss, where the powerful enemies who once placed him in chains now occupy lofty positions.

But it is more than the traitorous intrigues of villains that threaten Cazaril and the Royesse Iselle here, for a sinister curse hangs like a sword over the entire blighted House of Chalion. And only by employing the darkest, most forbidden of magics can Cazaril hope to protect his royal charge — an act that will mark him as a tool of the miraculous . . . and trap him in a lethal maze of demonic paradox.

We will be discussing this book on August 30th at 7:30pm CST. Make sure to join us here to watch the hangout and tweet us @ClubFantasci to join in on the conversation!

Find out more about “The Curse of Chalion” and Lois McMaster Bujold here: http://www.dendarii.com/

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Bioshock Infinite: The Siege of Columbia Board Game in Stores Now!

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Plaid Hat Games has announced that their latest release BioShock Infinite: The Siege of Columbia Board Game is now available in your favorite local game store!

BioShock Infinite: The Siege of Columbia Board Game, based on the critically acclaimed BioShock Infinite video game, allows players to explore the world of BioShock Infinite–the atmosphere, the characters, the city of Columbia itself, and even contours of the game’s plot–from a tantalizing new perspective as the leaders of the Founders and Vox Populi factions

Set during the same series of events as the video game, players take on the role of the Founders and Vox Populi factions, desperately seeking to seize control of Columbia. Gain points from staking your claim to the city’s territories and accomplishing other goals, all the while fighting your opponents and Booker while trying to influence Elizabeth and commanding an army of detailed miniatures as well as the Songbird and Airship! – Plaid Hat Games

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learn more here: http://www.plaidhatgames.com/games/bioshock-infinite-the-siege-of-columbia

 

 

Watch the video on how to play the game from Watch It Played:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battle Merchants is Launched on Kickstarter

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Minion Games has announced the launch of Battle Merchants designed by Gil Hova on Kickstarter. Battle Merchants is an ecomonic game set in a fantasy world where the players are believe it or not, arms merchants!

“In a faraway land, the Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, and Hobgoblins stand on the brink of war. After years of failed peace negotiations, they have finally decided to take up arms and stand ready to fight. Which is great news for you. Because you’ll be selling them their weapons.”

Check out this very cool looking game and give them your support if you like what you see.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marvel Dice Masters: Avengers vs. X-Men

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WizKids will release a new collectible dice game withQuarriors!-style mechanics in December under its new Dice Masters brand: Marvel Dice Masters: Avengers vs. X-Men Dice Building Game.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marvel Dice Masters is a new collectible dice building tabletop game designed by Quarriors!creators Michael Elliott and Eric M. Lang.  Players collect and assemble a team of character dice (Captain America, Wolverine, Spider-Man among others) and battle head-to-head.  An average game should play in one hour.

Read the rest of the press release here: http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/26635.html