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"In the mountains of central Appalachia, blood runs as deep as these hollers and just as dark. Since before our kind knew these hills, hearts of unknowable hunger and madness have slumbered beneath them. These are the darkest mountains in the world. How dare we think we can break the skin of a god and dig out its heart without bringing forth blood and darkness? Old Gods of Appalachia is a horror-anthology podcast set in the shadows of an Alternate Appalachia, a place where digging too deep into the mines was just the first mistake." - Spotify
"Welcome to Night Vale is a twice-monthly podcast in the style of community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, featuring local weather, news, announcements from the Sheriff's Secret Police, mysterious lights in the night sky, dark hooded figures with unknowable powers, and cultural events. Turn on your radio and hide." - Welcome to Night Vale
"Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy from My Brother, My Brother and Me have recruited their dad Clint for a campaign of high adventure. Join the McElroys as they find their fortune and slay an unconscionable number of...you know, kobolds or whatever in...The Adventure Zone." - Spotify
"PodCastle is a weekly fantasy podcast producing audio performances of fantasy short fiction, including all the sub-genres of fantasy, such as magical realism, urban fantasy, slipstream, high fantasy, and dark fantasy." - Podcastle
"Just a few cauldron blessed and night court obsessed, fire breathing bitch queen besties talking all things fantastical.
Join your hosts, Anna, Kim and Kristina as they Book Club about their favorite novels, new additions to the genre or the genre in general... copious amounts of wine and laughter included.
If you love reading about fated mates, badass heroines, fantastical worlds and beautiful friendships then this is the book club for you… Welcome to the club!" - Spotify
"The NoSleep Podcast is a multi-award winning anthology series of original horror stories, with rich atmospheric music to enhance the frightening tales." - Spotify
"A Dungeons and Dragons podcast about four dads from our world transported into a realm of high fantasy and magic and their quest to rescue their sons." - Spotify
The Fantastic Books Podcast: Fantasy and Sci-Fi Book Reviews
"A Fantasy and science-fiction book club featuring reviews and read-along's by married couple, Sam and Ana. We cover both well-loved fantasy book series and novels by new, self-published, or indie authors." - Spotify
Lies of P is a reimagining of the classic children's tale Pinocchio. Play as Geppetto's puppet and unravel the mysteries of the city of Krat, while discovering what it means to be human.
Lies of P is free with on Xbox Game Pass. Otherwise, the game can be purchased for $59.99 on PC and most consoles.
The Bioshock Collection is a 1st person shooter where you can explore the underwater city of Rapture or the floating city in the sky Columbia.
"There's always a lighthouse. There's always a man. There's always a city." - 2k games.
All of the Bioshock games are available on PC and console. Most of them have been free at one time on the EPIC Games store, Humble Bundle, or console subscription. Check your libraries, you might already have these great games!
I challenge anyone to do a 25 word abstract of Death Stranding in the discussion board! It's a game about carrying packages through a dystopian environment, with a baby to protect you from the invisible monsters that plague the landscape. (Did I mention that this is a strange game? It's really strange.) However, it's a science fiction game about changing perspectives and building relationships.
Death Stranding has been free in the Epic Games Store in the past. So, check your libraries to see if you have it already. Otherwise, it is available on Steam and most consoles.
Set off on a new adventure as the Warrior of Light, and help save the realm from calamity. The massive multiplayer game is story focused, with an array of interesting side content including, fashion, crafting, gathering, and house creation.
The base game, along with the first three expansions are free with the trial.
Rediscover and view your backyard in a whole new light! Help guide the members of Rescue Corps, and their adorable dog Oatchi, through their strange new environment. Along the way, grow and command the plantlike Pikmin against the hazards and monsters that impede your way.
A free demo--with no time limit--is available.
