Geek Culture Reviews

Time to be candid with you all… Hey all, well as we venture into 2025 I’ve been thinking what the next year will be for Geek Culture Reviews. And it’s time for me to be honest.  This last year has been quite a tough one for both the blog and me. My day job has gotten increasingly more demanding, and the difficulties at home with my daughter’s autism have jumped up a gear. This and my own general burnout have meant that my work here for Geek Culture Reviews and my residency at Rapid Reviews UK have taken a hit.  Over the last few weeks I’ve really debated with myself wether it’s still worth me writing comic and video game reviews anymore and to simply call it a day and take that long walk into the Cursed Earth. The reasoning of this is mostly due to my monthly views taking a drastic hit. Going from 6-8k views a week to 1-2 (and I don’t mean thousands. Literally one or two people!) is really disheartening and has been my main motivation for “jacking it in”. I really started to t...

Taming the frontier one railroad at a time… Railroads Online is a sandbox simulation tycoon game that puts you into the role of building a railroad network during the golden age of steam locomotives. Developed by solo developer, Stefan Kelnberger , Railroads Online sees you developing the untamed wilderness one track at a time.  As an avid fan of the more modern Train Simulator title, Railroads Online initially intrigued me. Becoming a titan of the steam industry isn’t a genre that’s covered by the hustle and bustle of commuter travel, and after recently playing Death Stranding I wanted a more casual experience of simply hauling freight from A to B. While Railroads Online does this, it has the added layer of allowing you to build the track and make your connections along the way. However, while you’re given the tools to build and shape this world how you see fit, it’s not very easy for those of us looking for something casual. So while my initial excitement was very high, actua...

Drova: Forsaken Kin, a grim dark pixel ARPG that’s not afraid to see you wander off alone within its unforgiving wasteland… I’m not going to lie, when I first stumbled into the gothic world of Drova: Forsaken Kin I thought I was in for a rough time. From a quick explanation of how to defend yourself, you’re then thrown into the thick of it with zero handholding. Where you go and what you do is completely up to you. All you have to guide you is the fleeting words of your character's companion and your sense of adventure. With no map to guide you, and no waypoints for you to follow, the world of Drova is yours for the taking.  The epic story of Drova takes place within a harsh Celtic/Slavic-gothic land. You’re a stranger within this world as you’ve been pulled into a vast conspiracy that all started when your character witnessed the druids of their village stealing a crystal with magical powers. With the druids dead, you’re then thrown into the world of Drova to reunite the crystal w...

PJ Holden is someone who doesn’t need an introduction. The veteran artist has been a staple part of the comic book industry over the past 20-years and is synonymous with his work within 2000 AD and its related publications. Recently I was able to send some questions over to Paul, who was then kind enough to chat about his work with 2000 AD, and a little bit of life away from drawing our favourite comics.  Cover from Chimpsky’s first appearance in 2000AD (art & colours: PJ Holden) Hi Paul, thank you for taking the time to answer some questions regarding your past and current projects.  PJH - My pleasure! Most comic book readers will know you from your work with Rebellion Publishing with yourself being a well-known figure within the 2000 AD Prog and the Judge Dredd Megazine. For me, I first discovered your work in the Warhammer Monthly comic series. That said, out of everything you’ve worked on what’s been your favourite strip or series?  PJH - Cor, that’s a tough one,...

In the run up to Christmas Games Workshop have given old school Astartes players an early present…  Announced today over on the Warhammer Community website, both the Space Marines: Company Command and Space Marines: Heroes of the First Company will be heading to Made to Order starting from December 14th. With this limited run set to end on December 22nd, fans won’t have long to grab that sweet slice of nostalgia.  Check out the description for both sets below and be sure to let us know on social media if these will be added to your Christmas list!  This set of eight high-ranking plastic Space Marines comprises the upper echelons of a given Company: an honoured Captain, a stern Chaplain, a fierce Librarian, a proud Company Champion, a skilled Apothecary, a heroic Company Ancient, and two grizzled Company Veterans. This set is available on a Made to Order basis for nine days between the 14th of December and the 22nd of December (until 6pm GMT). Please be aware that your ord...

Tharg and his Droids are back with another weekly instalment to the ‘Galaxy’s Greatest’ Comic…. 2000 AD Prog 2411 hits newsstands this Wednesday, and we have the official preview for you right here!  ‘Judge Dredd, Nightmare New York and Rogue Trooper are all headed for their epic conclusions in next week's Prog 2412, meaning things are ramping up across the board in this week's Prog 2411! The Out and Azimuth will also be taking a break after this week... because the final part of Rogue Trooper: When A G.I. Dies is a TRIPLE-LENGTH story!’ 2000 AD Prog 2411 is set to hit newsstands this Wednesday 4th December and will be priced at £3.80