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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · May 13

Want to write about games, comics, books, or movies? We're a fully worker owned and independent site always looking for writers who want to nerd out and explore the fundamentals of fandom. Come join us!

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Write for Us! - The Fandomentals

The Fandomentals is a homegrown network of fans from all over the world. If you're passionate about discussing your favorite TV shows, movies, are

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 3h

The Best There Is is back for blood with scenes from his brutal history by some of his greatest creators like @saladinahmed.bsky.social , @davewachter.bsky.social , and @alexlins.bsky.social #wolverine

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Witness Tales Of Wolverine's Brutal History In Logan: Black, White, And Blood - The Fandomentals

Legendary creators tell all-new adventures from Wolverine’s bloody history in LOGAN: BLACK, WHITE & BLOOD, a four-issue series launching in January.

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 9h

Designed by @madeofcartoons.bsky.social and Graeme Fotheringham, SHIFT hopes to radically reshape how we approach worldbuilding and TTRPG play. Get the scoop on the latest @hitpointpress.bsky.social Kickstarter now:

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Hit Point Press Launches Kickstarter For All Ages TTRPG 'SHIFT' - The Fandomentals

The setting agnostic RPG will be the first developed in-house by the TTRPG publisher

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 1d

Our 'Month Of The Nasties' begins as @jshermancritic.bsky.social summons James Wasson's "cryptozooploitation" classic, Night Of The Demon.
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A Month of the Nasties: 'Night of the Demon' - The Fandomentals

Night of the Demon (1980) Dir. James WassonProsecuted and banned in the UK upon release, eventual cuts were made for an 18 rating in 1994. The uncut version

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 2d

The latest episode of House Of Fire & Blood is out now. While there will be a brief hiatus, our intrepid Targaryan duo will be back soon!

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House of Fire & Blood Episode 61 - Hiatus Announcement - The Fandomentals

This week on House of Fire & Blood, Gretchen and Caroline announce a brief hiatus and randomly discuss other nerdy media outside of ASOIAF

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 4d

In Daedalus Is Dead, Seamus Sullivan puts a unique spin on a sometimes overlooked hero of Greek mythology. Check out @unstablebooks.bsky.social full review now!

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Daedalus Is Dead: Reinventing the Myth - The Fandomentals

Seamus Sullivan's Daedalus is Dead is a book that wears its mythological heart on its sleeve while keeping its narrative ambitions grounded in the human. At

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 5d

I am just so fucking proud of her.

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 5d

Let's get cooking as @chotoranii.bsky.social looks at what is now her favorite game of the year, Critter Kitchen.

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Critter Kitchen Serves Up Whimsical Dishes and Fun

Critter Kitchen from Lucky Duck Games is simultaneously beautiful and a heck of a fun time serving up the best eats to residents of Bistro Bay.

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 6d

Critical Role Campaign 4 debuts tonight at 7 PST on on YouTube & Twitch.

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 6d

The story of @criticalrole.bsky.social Campaign 4 is one of resistance and rebellion, and that was not an accident. According to the cast, this story is a case of "putting their money where their mouth is" and help imagine a better world.

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"Art Is More Important Than Ever": Critical Role's Cast On The 'Radical Imagination' Of Campaign 4 - The Fandomentals

Dan sat down with members of the Critical Role cast to learn more about Campaign 4, weaving tales of resistance, and art in the time of Trump

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 6d

We're kicking off a brand new review series this month as @jshermancritic.bsky.social looks back at the controversial, beautiful world of 'video nasties'.

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A Month of the Nasties: An Ode to Video Nasties - The Fandomentals

I’m here because it’s October and as any long-standing reader of The Fandomentals will tell you, I dedicate the month of October to horror movies. So for

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 7d

The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre is out now from Tor Nightfire.

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The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 7d

In The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre, @pfracassi.bsky.social takes a brutal, blood soaked look at the tragedies and horrors of aging in America. Check out @unstablebooks.bsky.social full review now!
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The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre - A Slasher That Cuts Deep - The Fandomentals

The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre is one of my most highly anticipated novels of 2025. And from one of my all-time favorite authors no less. Some

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 12d

One reason that Fall is the best season of the year is that it means it's time to watch Over The Garden Wall. And fans of Patrick McHale's cozy cult classic can now get figures based on the series as part of Mondo's Mondo Squad Series.

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Wirt, Greg, Beatrice, And The Dog Feature In Mondo's First Over The Garden Wall Collectibles - The Fandomentals

Available September 2025, the Collection Features an All-New Mondo Squads Figure Set, Limited Edition Variants and the Original Soundtrack on Vinyl

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 12d

We love My Shelfie from Lucky Duck Games so much that @chotoranii.bsky.social wanted to give it another review!
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My Shelfie Makes Tidying Up Entertaining and Fun

Sometimes the most fun games have the simplest mechanics and rules, but still make for a really fun time for any kind of board game player like My Shelfie.

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 14d

Using @chaosium.bsky.social 's Basic Roleplaying System, In Death from @jacobdimwood.bsky.social finds a bridge between trad and story tabletop gaming as much as one between life and death. @jellyfishlines.itch.io explores these connections in his review:
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Don't Fear The Reaper: Handling Mortality With 'In Death' TTRPG - The Fandomentals

Whether or not Death scares you or you're fascinated by it, the new TTRPG In Death is sure to spark some curiosity when playing in an afterlife.

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 16d

Are you ready for @criticalrole.bsky.social Campaign 4?
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Critical Role Releases Trailer For Campaign Four Revealing Glimpse At A Dark New Adventure - The Fandomentals

Critical Role has officially released the trailer for Campaign 4, the highly anticipated next chapter in its flagship series. Premiering Thursday, October 2,

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 19d

Phenomenal write-up of Palestinian Voices in Games by @rockpapershotgun.bsky.social. Still very proud to be supporting the initiative, and happy to see attention for it. If you want to help out, check out the link via the article!

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Creators of Reigns, Streets of Rage and Saturnalia launch Palestinian Voices in Gaming to support indies from Gaza and the West Bank

Several prominent indie game studios have launched a support network for Palestinian projects such as Being 2, RiYafa, Pomegranates and Dreams on a Pillow.

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 20d

You can back Doomspiral now on Kickstarter, with the campaign running through October 16.

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DOOMSPIRAL

Venture to the doomed land of Weftenhaal to reclaim Fate and slay the gods.

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 20d

Decadence, decay, a dying world...something about this feels very familiar. Dan talks with @jellymuppet.bsky.social about Doomspiral, a big, crunchy slice of Dark Souls love co-created with @nickspence.bsky.social and artist @dwynartist.bsky.social.

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"Sometimes You Gotta Fat Roll": SoulMuppet's Zachary Cox On Crafting The Beautiful Darkness Of Doomspiral - The Fandomentals

Dan has a chat with SoulMuppet Director Zachary Cox on their new Soulslike TTRPG Doomspiral, currently on Kickstarter

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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · 21d

The following is a statement from the WGA on ABC’s decision to pull ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

WGA Statement on ABC's Decision to Pull ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
The right to speak our minds and to disagree with each other - to disturb, even - is at the very heart of what it means to be a free people. It is not to be denied. Not by violence, not by the abuse of governmental power, nor by acts of corporate cowardice.
As a Guild, we stand united in opposition to anyone who uses their power and influence to silence the voices of writers, or anyone who speaks in dissent. If free speech applied only to ideas we like, we needn't have bothered to write it into the Constitution. What we have signed on to - painful as it may be at times - is the freeing agreement to disagree.
Shame on those in government who forget this founding truth. As for our employers, our words have made you rich.
Silencing us impoverishes the whole world.
The WGA stands with Jimmy Kimmel and his writers.

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 22d

While the game has already reached its funding goal, it remains open for late pledges ahead of a September 2026 release.

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Asher's Ridge

A game of paranormal television for 1-4 players.

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 22d

Asher's Ridge puts a unique spin on the paranormal TTRPG by putting players in control of the entire narrative. Find out more with our coverage and chat with designer @montfordtales.com:

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New TTRPG Asher's Ridge Is Changing The Supernatural Mystery Game - The Fandomentals

Learn more about this meta new take on supernatural mystery and get a behind the scenes look in a chat with designer Rori Montford

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 22d

Today, #IndieAuthorSummer reaches its conclusion as @unstablebooks.bsky.social chats with @jacymorris.bsky.social about the artistic journey.

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Ending This Sizzling Summer of The Indie Author with Jacy Morris - The Fandomentals

As summer winds down, so does our Indie Author Summer Series. With this piece, we close out the summer of celebrating the indie author. Over the past several

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 23d

Panda gets total discretion to pick who they want to cover, and every one has been a slam dunk!

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The Fandomentals @thefandomentals.bsky.social · 23d

Panda takes a look inside a brand new series from @5gmsofficial.bsky.social that uses Kids On Bikes 2E to explore community, identity, and growing up in the Reagan 80s.

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5 GMs in a Trenchcoat: From Inside the Tent upgrades Kids on Bikes to Teens in a Van - The Fandomentals

Coming-of-age stories are an internationally beloved sub-genre of media that focuses on the crossover from childhood into adulthood. Through the protagonists,

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