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A new competition page: Nebula Awards 2023 created March 19, 2026
Athanor 2, by Eric Safar
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Athanor, by Eric Safar
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Le Diamant de l'île maudite, by Bertrand D'Armagnac and Frederic Baille
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A Haunting at Broken Bend Ranch, by Michael Amos
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Second Shot Stardom - Prelude, by August Blue
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Let's Eat, by Julian Grant
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Dbug reviews Le Diamant de l'île maudite: "One of the most advanced games on the Oric back then" - See full review
ChanceOfFire reviews Eye of the Dragon: "Someone please tell me why I'm willingly drinking a slow acting poison" - See full review
ChanceOfFire reviews Creature of Havoc: "Translation please" - See full review
ChanceOfFire reviews Freeway Fighter: "I need some gas" - See full review
ChanceOfFire reviews Armies of Death: "Lead an army this time" - See full review
ChanceOfFire reviews Zombie Exodus: "A lengthy adventure spanning multiple chapters" - See full review

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Nebula Awards 2023 created March 19, 2026
Nebula Awards 2019 created March 19, 2026
Nebula Awards 2018 created March 19, 2026
Nebula Awards 2025 created March 16, 2026
Smoochie Jam 2026 created March 7, 2026
News on Iron ChIF (Season One Episode 1): Iron Chif S1E1 - Dishes are served! February 27, 2026 Details
NarraScope Showcase 2026 created February 23, 2026

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