Sunday 26 September 2021

Rebel Planet: The Graphic Novel - launching on Kickstarter soon!

Rebel Planet has to be one of the most popular science fiction titles in the Fighting Fantasy range. Published in 1985, it was written by Robin Waterfield (who also wrote Masks of Mayhem, Phantoms of Fear, and Deathmoor) and illustrated by Gary Mayes.

As revealed during last year's 12 Fighting Fantasy Days of Christmas, Robin Waterfield and series co-creator Ian Livingstone have given permission for the classic FF gamebook to be turned into a graphic novel.

Written by long-time Fighting Fantasy fan and gamebook author Mark Lain, the graphic novel is being drawn by original Rebel Planet artist Gary Mayes!

Mark is raising the finance required to produce the book via crowdfunding, and the Kickstarter launches at 8:00pm on Friday 1st October 2021.

Rewards include both soft- and hardback editions of the graphic novel, signed bookplates, Arcadian propaganda badges, and T-shirts. You can even pledge to have the book dedicated to YOU!

To find out more, watch the video below and sign up to be notified when the Kickstarter launches here.

Thursday 23 September 2021

Fighting Fantasy Legends out now for Nintendo Switch!

Nomad Games' adaptation of Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone's Fighting Fantasy gamebooks, Fighting Fantasy Legends, is available to buy now from the Nintendo eShop!


Based on the classic Fighting Fantasy gamebooks by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone, Fighting Fantasy Legends recreates the classic adventure books and adapts them into an exciting digital quest featuring three iconic books.

Create your own adventures in a dangerous land of monsters, treasures and traps in Fighting Fantasy Legends, a role-playing card game set in the world of Fighting Fantasy. Travel across the land of Allansia, rising from the ranks of an unknown adventurer to a legendary warrior. 

Play through the stories of three iconic gamebooks - City of ThievesThe Warlock of Firetop Mountain and Citadel of Chaos as you meet iconic characters such as Nicodemus the Wizard, Gareth Yaztromo and O'Seamus the Leprechaun.


If you've already downloaded the game, let the Warlock know what you think in the comments below.

Monday 13 September 2021

The Fighting Fantasy Collector's Checklist and Price Guide 2021

The eleventh volume of the Fighting Fantasy Checklist & Price Guide is now available to buy from Jamie Fry, a.k.a. the Fighting Fantasy Collector.

If you would like a copy, you need to contact Jamie directly. You can do this by direct messaging him, or Fighting Fantasy Collector, on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Alternatively, you can email him at lordfarcroft(at)gmail(dot)com

The Price Guide costs £10, plus £2 UK postage, with international postage prices on request. His PayPal can be found at www.paypal.me/lordfarcroft.

Friday 10 September 2021

Fighting Fantasy Legends is coming to Nintendo Switch

The Warlock is delighted to announce that Nomad Games' extremely popular digital adaptation of Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone's Fighting Fantasy gamebooks, Fighting Fantasy Legends, is coming to Nintendo Switch on 23rd September 2021!


Based on the classic Fighting Fantasy gamebooks by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone, Fighting Fantasy Legends recreates the classic adventure books and adapts them into an exciting digital quest featuring three iconic books.

Create your own adventures in a dangerous land of monsters, treasures and traps in Fighting Fantasy Legends, a role-playing card game set in the world of Fighting Fantasy. Travel across the land of Allansia, rising from the ranks of an unknown adventurer to a legendary warrior. 

Play through the stories of three iconic gamebooks - City of Thieves, The Warlock of Firetop Mountain and Citadel of Chaos as you meet iconic characters such as Nicodemus the Wizard, Gareth Yaztromo and O'Seamus the Leprechaun.


So put the date in your diary and don't forget to visit the Nintendo eShop on 23rd September 2021!


Friday 3 September 2021

Steve Jackson interview for International Gamebook Day 2021

As part of the International Gamebook Day celebrations last weekend, the co-creator of the Fighting Fantasy series, and co-founder of Games Workshop, Steve Jackson himself was interviewed by Olly Mc of The Storymaster's Tales.

In case you missed it at the time, or you do not use Facebook, you can watch it again now below.


If you were unaware of International Gamebook Day until now, make sure you sign up to next year's event - which will be held on the 40th anniversary of the publication of The Warlock of Firetop Mountain - here.


Wednesday 1 September 2021

Creature of Havoc comes to Fighting Fantasy Classics

The necromancer Zharradan Marr is close to stealing the secrets of Elven magic and none can stop him. YOU are the Creature of Havoc, a monstrous beast with a taste for fighting. Ruled only by hunger and rage, you have no knowledge of your past or destiny. Will you stop Marr or succumb to his evil?

Steve Jackson's seminal Fighting Fantasy gamebook Creature of Havoc has joined the other titles on the Fighting Fantasy Classics shelf on Steam, courtesy of Tin Man Games.

Featuring Alan Langford's original illustrations, this is a faithful adaptation of what, for many, is the ultimate gamebook.

An appointment with Zharradan Marr and his minions awaits you! Dare you face the mighty Darramouss or ride the Galleykeep, a flying ship of great renown?


“This book has what must be one of the densest and most satisfying plots of any FF, which, through constant changes of location, ongoing aims, and self-awareness, remains compelling and pretty intense throughout.” - Mathus Dire


Any die-hard Fighting Fantasy fan will tell you that this gamebook is brutal, but brilliant. Steve Jackson really found his stride with Creature of Havoc, the 24th book in the original Puffin paperback run. It is also one of the longest gamebooks in the series and includes a detailed background into the goings-on in Trolltooth Pass. Enjoy the pain, revel in becoming the beast, and seek out the truth! Grab it NOW!

If you're new to Fighting Fantasy Classics, now is a great time to try them out, with these two great bundle deals available now!