Garbage had just released their second album, "Version 2.0", just three weeks earlier and were on the road to support it. This Brixton gig was the first night of their UK leg, supported by a new US electronic act The Crystal Method who had released their debut album, "Vegas", the previous summer. I'd not seen … Continue reading GIG 370: Garbage / The Crystal Method – Brixton Academy – 4th June 1998
(RPG PDF Spotlight) AFF Advanced Fighting Fantasy 2nd Ed
AFF Advanced Fighting Fantasy 2nd Ed by Arion Games A complete Roleplaying Game in the classic Fighting Fantasy World. Let your imagination take you to Firetop Mountain or the Forest of Doom, and have new and exciting adventures. Contains all you need to play, including:Full rules for Hero creationComprehensive but fast game rulesMore than 160 … Continue reading (RPG PDF Spotlight) AFF Advanced Fighting Fantasy 2nd Ed
(RPG PDF Spotlight) Outgunned
Outgunned RPG by Two Little Mice Outgunned is a cinematic action rpg inspired by the classics of the genre, from Die Hard to True Lies, passing through James Bond, Atomic Blonde, Kingsman, Ocean’s Eleven, Hot Fuzz, and John Wick. In Outgunned, Players take on the role of action Heroes facing terrible odds. They will be constantly surrounded by enemies while … Continue reading (RPG PDF Spotlight) Outgunned
(RPG PDF Spotlight) N.E.W. The Science Fiction Roleplaying Game
N.E.W. The Science Fiction Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook by EN Publishing VOYAGE INTO THE FAR FUTURE IN THIS VERSATILE TABLETOP GAME OF SCIENCE FICTION ADVENTURE Bounty hunters track down outlaws hiding in trader towns on worlds at the fringe of the galaxy. Starships explore unknown worlds, going where nobody has gone before. Great generational arks … Continue reading (RPG PDF Spotlight) N.E.W. The Science Fiction Roleplaying Game
GIG 369: Placebo / Gomez / Idlewild – Shepherds Bush Empire – 27th May 1998
Delphine and I found ourselves back down in Shepherds Bush for another of the MTV five night residency shows. This time we were here to see Placebo. I'd seen Placebo live twice before, but both times had been at festivals (Glastonbury and V97) so I was looking forward to seeing them headlining their own gig. … Continue reading GIG 369: Placebo / Gomez / Idlewild – Shepherds Bush Empire – 27th May 1998
(RPG PDF Spotlight) Arcane Crimes Division
Arcane Crimes Division Core Rulebook by Imaginary Empire Arcane Crimes Division brings light-hearted buddy-cop style action to a fantasy city bursting with magic and thick with scheming villains and ruthless scoundrels. The focus of the game is the relationship between detectives, as they crack cases, engage in thrilling chases, and confront criminal masterminds. Gameplay The … Continue reading (RPG PDF Spotlight) Arcane Crimes Division
GIG 368: Smashing Pumpkins – Shepherds Bush Empire – 23rd May 1998
An Evening With The Smashing Pumpkins - filmed for MTV who had hired the Shepherds Bush Empire out for five nights with different bands playing on each evening. It was an odd gig, as we had camera's floatin around overhead (which atleast one or two energetic crowdsurfers tried to grab to pull down into the … Continue reading GIG 368: Smashing Pumpkins – Shepherds Bush Empire – 23rd May 1998
(Poetry) The Poet Who Dreamed
Along with reams of short stories, and longer attempts at fiction, I’ve written countless poems over the decades. The bulk were written in my teens and twenties and I literally have folders full of handwritten and typewritten compositions. I’d been threatening to put a selection into print since the mid-90’s. I remember discussing it with … Continue reading (Poetry) The Poet Who Dreamed
(RPG PDF Spotlight) Hollow Earth Expedition RPG
Hollow Earth Expedition RPG by Exile Game Studio First we discovered that the Earth is round. Then we discovered that it’s hollow. Now we must keep its secrets from falling into the wrong hands. Explore one of the world’s greatest and most dangerous secrets: the Hollow Earth, a savage land filled with dinosaurs, lost civilizations, … Continue reading (RPG PDF Spotlight) Hollow Earth Expedition RPG
GIG 367: Puressence / Agnes – Dingwalls – 14th May 1998
I hadn't seen Puressence for a couple of years but they were one of my favourite bands (live and recorded) from 1996, and their debut self-titled album was one of the most amazing (and underrated) albums of the 90's. Now they were back with their follow-up, called "Only Forever", and were back on the road … Continue reading GIG 367: Puressence / Agnes – Dingwalls – 14th May 1998
