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News on Iron ChIF (Season One Episode 1): Iron Chif S1E1 - Dishes are served! February 27, 2026
The games produced by the competing chefs have been released for play: course correction by challenger Lucian P. Smith, and The Van der Nagel Papyrus by defending Iron Chef Ryan Veeder. Both are available at... - Details
Proximity, by afcn
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Dead Air at Cedarlock Point, by Michael Amos
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A Murder in Graycap, by Michael Amos
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The Martian Directive, by Michael Amos
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Briarrock Mesa, by Michael Amos
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NMCannon reviews Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Heart of the Forest: "A beautiful gem and great intro to WtA" - See full review
NMCannon reviews The Peregrination of Criselda dela Vega: "Captures a middle aged flashpoint" - See full review
NMCannon reviews Speakeasy: "Knock this back with a good drink" - See full review
NMCannon reviews The end of an obsession: "A more straightforward sequel, though worth playing" - See full review
NMCannon reviews It gets so lonely here: "I'm absolutely enthralled" - See full review
NMCannon reviews Once on a Windswept Night: "Just too damn good" - See full review

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Open Sorcery, by Abigail Corfman
You are online. You are fire and order. You are here to protect. ---- "Open Sorcery" is a game about technology, magic and becoming a...

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In this castle, you'll eat or be eaten. May contain dairy, carnage, puzzles, nuts.

Type Help, by William Rous
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Toby's Nose, by Chandler Groover
A murder most foul has been committed and Sherlock Holmes is on the case. You are his dog.

80 DAYS, by inkle, Meg Jayanth
1872, with a steampunk twist. Phileas Fogg has wagered he can circumnavigate the world in just eighty days. Choose your own route around...

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