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Update: Plans Plans Plans!

Tuesday saw the first article in the relaunch of " The Corner of Terror ".  Today, I'd like to take the opportunity to give you an idea of what to expect in the days, months, years ahead. First off, you've probably noticed a sleeker new look that's very similar to our partners at " From the Basement ".  Well, it's so the two blogs can put forth a more united, and cohesive "brand" in terms of being recognizable by those just sauntering through.  When you see us, hopefully you'll think of them as well- and vice versa.  I've also streamlined and tidied up the banner a bit, while keeping a nice horror element to it. You've probably also noticed that I prefaced Tuesday's article with " The Game Room ", and that it matches many of the articles I write over in The Basement as well.  Once again- it's intentional, so we can create a stronger tie between the two blogs.  Also it'll help make it a bit easier to...

The Game Room: "Afterparty" (X-Box One)

We're back from the dead folks! And to commemorate this momentous moment, it's somehow appropriate we review a game that deals with... the ultimate after party! Lola and Milo wake up the day after their graduation party to discover that they are dead... and in Hell.  Desperate to find a way back to the Land of the Living, they learn of a way out: Drink The Devil under the table... Night School Studio brings you a fun little romp through the underworld.  The story is interesting, and maintains a nice flow of humour and a serious examination of the morally ambivalent choices many adventure games force you to make to complete your quest.  The story also throws in a bit of philosophy as it asks you to re-examine your attitudes about sin- and how hard line and unmoving the rules are relating to punishment for them.  Certainly deeper in concept than many of the games out there these days. The characters are interesting as well as complicated.  You learn ...