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First Look: ‘The Witcher 3’ Next-Gen Could Restore the Reputation of CD Projekt

Launched back in 2015, ‘The Witcher 3’ still remains one of gaming’s most impressive RPGs and is soon getting a visual overhaul for PS5, Xbox Series S|X, and Windows.

March 28, 2022 — For many players out there, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the pinnacle of video game RPGs. Based on the applauded literary works of Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, there are few games in history that can attest to the success of this widely-regarded masterpiece series. With The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt next-gen update looking to come out this summer, this is one super-boosted upgrade you will not want to miss. FULL STORY »



Album Review:
Nattramn – ‘Sonatorrek’

Continuing in the tradition of the Old Norse skaldic poets, Nattramn takes pains to transform long past laments into living music.

March 22, 2022 — The darkfolk flair of Sweden’s Andreas Axelsson’s Nattramn project has time and time again taken inspiration from the poetry, language, and culture of the Nordic people, with most of his previous releases focusing on the characteristics of the mysteriously enthralling Elder Futhark runes.

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New Moon Fortnight: Folk and metal from Morhana, Kjell Braaten, Vanir, Nattramn, Etc.

In the latest edition of ‘Full Moon Fortnight’ we cast an eye over the latest and greatest Kurgan-approved releases in Neofolk and Metal.

March 16, 2022 — In the depths of dark nights, we can always rely on turning to the moon for bathing in the eerie light that gives life to the darkest corners of the earth. The new moon has graced us with a hoard of new, impending releases from the ever-expanding worlds of neofolk and metal. Read on as James Paterson details the latest from Wardruna, Kjell Braaten, Sun and Moon Dance, Sabaton, and more. FULL STORY »



Video Game Review:
‘Shadow Warrior 3’

As games tend to get larger and longer, ‘Shadow Warrior 3’ is a breath of fresh air going in the opposite direction, being a gory FPS inspired by the era of Duke Nukem.

March 5, 2022 — Confession time, Adrian Burrows had never played a game in the Shadow Warrior series, so he approached the latest, third entry with a sense of trepidation. Would he understand what was going on? The simple truth is no, he had not the foggiest. But, with a game as big and bonkers as Shadow Warrior 3, it did not matter. Get ready to trap yourself in, turn your brain off, and have a blast as Burrows shares his experience.

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