Geek Culture Reviews

What waits for us in the dark? Jumping straight out of the pages to Matt Adcock’s novel of the same name, Complete Darkness tells a story about the accidental mapping of Hell - and what comes with it.  Taking place within the city of London 2, in the year of 2242, scientists have been attempting to map the elusive dark matter particle. Upon finally succeeding, these scientists soon discover - much to their horror - that they’ve discovered the realms of Hell and that it’s all around us. However, in looking inwards, the Devil is able to look out and as such the demon has decided to lay waste to humanity. Yet in his own hubris, the Devil has granted supernatural powers to an ordinary human. Now with the power to fight back against their extinction, humanity’s fate rests on the shoulders of Cleric 20.  Matt Adcock kicks issue #1 off by setting the stage and introducing us to the movers and shakers of the Complete Darkness chess board. A lot of the issue deals with our protagonist Cleric 20

The Man is different, The mission stays the same… Ex-S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Joe Garrison is out for revenge. With his family being murdered in an explosion at their home, Garrison begins his one-man war on those responsible. Utilising his experience as a S.H.I.E.L.D.Agent, and knowledge of the defunct agencies remaining hidden bases, Garrison isn’t someone to be trifled with. When his mission to track down the “Sokovian” sees him tangle with Mr. Hyde, Garrisons unique armour see him mistaken for Frank Castle aka “The Punisher”, and so a new legend is born. But it’s a mantle that Garrison neither wants, nor needs.  David Pepose, Dave Wachter, and Dan Brown are back for another action-packed thrill-ride into Garrison’s mission of vengeance. This time he’s up against the crime lord known as The Offer, and it’s one fight that’s certainly going to test every ounce of Garrison’s unique skill set to overcome. With word filtering down that The Offer would soon be receiving a visit from this myster

Publisher Rainy Frog has announced that the next instalment to celebrated pixel puzzle title, Piczle Cross will celebrate the legacy of Story of Seasons. The critically acclaimed Piczle series has redefined the logic-puzzle genre for over a decade. Infusing the series with a rich story and lovable characters, each title gives puzzle fans more than just puzzles. Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons continues this tradition by offering not only the most feature-rich and cosy nonogram experience available, but doing so in homage to everybody's favourite farm life game series! In Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons players get to experience addictive nonogram logic-puzzles that celebrate the beloved farm life game series. Fan favourite villagers and bachelors, tools and crops, animals and upgrades all feature in a gorgeous nonogram presentation.  With over 350 puzzles featuring a wealth of different Story of Seasons mainstays there’s a veritable pasture-full of puzzling pleasure to be found! Puzz

Rebellion are once again diving into the annuals of British comic book history as their crime-caper, Smash! reaches its conclusion… The action-packed finale written by Paul Grist (Jack Staff, Kane) and drawn by V.V. Glass (The Last Witch) sees this six decade-spanning adventure come to an explosive conclusion as Cursitor Doom is outwitted by a former sidekick, and the demon trapped in the stone idol since the time of Janus Stark is unleashed. The time-travelling Adam Eterno enters the fray in an attempt to halt the demon’s reign of terror, but whose side will the King of Crooks choose to align with? Smash! Issue #3 will be available from comic book stores on Wednesday 20th December. 

Titan Comics have revealed an inside look at Rebel Moon: House Of The Bloodaxe #1 before it comes to comic book stores in January. The prequel story to the upcoming Zack Snyder film “Rebel Moon”, this four-part story comes from writer Mags Visaggio ( Kim & Kim, Transformers Vs. The Visionaries),  artist Clark Bint ( Killtopia, Murder Most Mundane), and colours from Francesco Segala.  Set 5 years before the events depicted in Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire, HOUSE OF THE BLOODAXE provides backstory for the characters of Devra and Darrian Bloodaxe, leaders of a band of outlaw revolutionaries (played by Cleopatra Coleman and Ray Fisher), and their formidable family’s history.  As war is looming on the horizon on the planet Shasu, the leader of the Bloodaxe family is conflicted between living up to his father’s domineering legacy and maintaining the peace. It is up to him to settle the conflicts within himself, and his family, before the entire planet erupts in war. Rebel Moon:

Rob reviews Fearmonium on PlayStation 5… It’s seems to be every week-or-so that indie game publisher Ratalaika Games has a new game out on the market. This week it’s no different as the publisher is premiering developer Redblack Spade’s psychological Metroidvania, Fearmonium to consoles. Utilising a unique story that plays upon our own fears and worries, Fearmonium is a journey across one young boys psyche that’ll stay long in your mind once the credits roll.  Fearmonium takes place within the mind of Max, a teenager who’s going through quite a tough time. The death of his beloved grandfather has hit the family hard and Max particularly is having a tough time with the sudden bereavement. Not only this but Max doesn’t get on with his abusive stepfather, he’s the subject of taunting from a few high school bullies, and his girlfriend is breaking up with him and moving to another town. While Max attempts to settle his troubled mind for a nights sleep, our real protagonist starts to take sh

BOOM! Studios are set to launch Pine and Merrimac #1 in January 2024, and we’ve got the first look for you right here… ‘ In Jamesport, on the corner of Pine and Merrimac sits a small, unassuming detective agency. Former homicide detective, Linnea Kent–along with her husband, an ex-professional MMA fighter and the unofficial brawn to her brains–puts her former life behind her and moves far away from the violence and death of her job in the big city to open up a quiet little detective agency in a quiet little town. At first, the simple cases this nook of the world has to offer were exactly what she was looking for. But there’s more to the quaint hamlet than Linnea could have possibly imagined, and something truly sinister pulling the strings…’ Coming from the creative team of Eisner-award nominated writer Kyle Starks ( I Hate This Place ), artist and co-creator Fran Galán ( The Amazing Spider-Man ) and letterer Pat Brosseau ( Batman: The Knight ). This new detective tale arrives in comic

Rob reviews Life of Delta on PlayStation 5… Point and click adventure titles aren’t that common when it comes to the current console generation. Gone are the genres heyday with the likes of Monkey Island, and Broken Sword wowing with their simplistic gameplay, and engrossing storytelling. In-fact I can’t think of the last time I played an old fashioned point and click. Enter Life of Delta, a charming 2D point-and-click adventure that’s packed full of charming visuals, all wrapped up in a post apocalyptic sci-fi tale. Life of Delta tells its story way into the future where humanity has become extinct and a race of bipedal lizards rule what’s left of planet Earth. You play the role of Delta, a pint-sized service robot that’s coming to the end of its lifespan. Set for decommission by being dissolved in a vat of acid, Delta is spared from its fate by a fellow droid called Joe. No sooner has Joe saved Delta’s life, he’s then taken away by the lizard people to a military base on the other si

Rob reviews Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop: Official School Bus Extension… When it comes to simulations of every-day life, gamers have quite the choice. From being a house flipper, pilot, or even a Snowcat driver, there’s plenty of games that attempt to give you a slice of that average Joe experience. For developers Stillalive Studios, their attention has been focused on the role of the humble bus driver. In Bus Simulator 21 you’ll take to the streets in an attempt to build a profitable business, while tackling all the trials and tribulations of public transport. While the base game already has a wealth of content, the developers have expanded it with a range of downloadable content.  The latest content expands the experience further and introduces schools to your chosen city. As the one-stop company for bus journeys it’s up to you to shuttle the cities children to and from school. While this DLC doesn’t shake things up too much, it’s a superb distraction from the base games activities.  T