Geek Culture Reviews

Previewing BRZRKR #4... 'What secret in B.'s past holds the KEY to his immortality? The last piece of B.'s tragic origin and the fate of his parents are revealed as Diana continues unearthing his memories, prompting a new mission in the present day. Will this one unlock the mystery that is his existence? Or will B. be cursed to wander the Earth forever?' BRZRKR #4 is heading to stores on 28th July, 2021. Can't wait? Then check out the official preview pages below...

Rob reviews Dark Blood #1... "What if you were given the power to change the course of history?"  It's the ultimate question that's got so many answers to it. While the subject has been crossed throughout various books, television shows, and video games there's always been both good and bad sides to this coin. On one hand, you could create a utopia, on the other, you could see a literal hellscape. It's a tough one to answer but "what would you do?"  Unfortunately,  Dark Blood doesn't have an answer yet, but this (and I use the term loosely) "time travelling" original six-parter from BOOM! Studios not only tackles a serious subject, but it also leaves you wanting more.  Dark Blood starts its story in 1955. We're introduced to Avery as he leaves a diner and heads for home. As the young man journeys home he is being followed by a mysterious figure who happens to confront Avery within a dark alleyway. As things ...

Rob reviews Song of Horror on Xbox One... Horror films have lost their ways in recent years. I remember the first time I watched  Halloween I was terrified, which lead to a hilarious routine in checking the cupboards and closets every night for one Michael Myers...age ratings are there for a reason!  Anyway, modern horror is more akin to an action movie than horror. It seems to be a game of "who dies the most gruesome?" before the lead character find their inner strength to defeat whatever it is that's butchering their friends. Song of Horror is a game that fully embraces its horror roots. Taking what the genre does best - a large ensemble of characters, cutthroat tension, and a lot  of terror. Throughout its 5 chapters, you'll take control of this cast as they attempt to survive the ordeal at hand. Of course, not everyone is going to survive and with each death, the tension rises. With permadeath fully in play, once the final character falls to the darkne...