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It’s once again time to register for IntroComp! The requirements of IntroComp are deceptively simple: All entrants must submit the beginning of a new, never before seen work of IF that is not yet complete and for which the ending is somewhat uncertain. The introduction can be as short or as long as the author likes, so long as it is 1) a working, playable game and 2) interactive fiction. Note that only introductions to games which are slated for non-commercial release may be entered in the competition. (In email, the organizer emphasized that IntroComp “is not a venue for

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We’re proud to announce that Treasure Seekers of Lady Luck, the latest in our popular “Choice of Games” line of multiple-choice interactive-fiction games, is now available for iOS, Android, e-Ink Kindle, and, via the Chrome Web Store, Windows, OS X, and Linux. Jump to hyperspace aboard the Lady Luck, the fastest starship in the galaxy! Join her ragtag crew of space pirates, or infiltrate their ranks, working undercover for the Galactic Police. Treasure Seekers of Lady Luck is an interactive sci-fi novel by Christopher Brendel, where your choices determine how the story proceeds. The game is entirely text-based–without graphics or

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The annual XYZZY Awards are here! The XYZZY Awards are given for the best works of interactive fiction released the previous year in a variety of categories (Best Writing, Best Puzzles, and so on). Anyone can vote in the XYZZY awards; in this round, all games released in 2012 are eligible to become finalists. In the next round of voting, starting in April, the winners will be selected from the most popular finalists in each category. Last year, there was quite a bit of controversy, as voters from the ChoiceScript community almost flooded the ballot box. The rules haven’t changed

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We’re proud to announce that Life of a Wizard, the latest in our Hosted Games label of multiple-choice interactive-fiction games, is now available for iOS, Android, and, via the Chrome Web Store, Windows, OS X, and Linux. Write an archmage’s autobiography in this 80-year 130,000-word interactive fiction. Play good or evil, man or woman, as you bring peace to the kingdom or take over the world with your sorcery. Brew potions, raise the dead, summon mythical beasts, control men’s minds, and blast away your enemies. “Life of a Wizard” is an epic interactive novel by Mike Walter where you control

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We’re proud to announce that Choice of Kung Fu, the latest in our popular line of multiple-choice interactive-fiction games, is now available for iOS, Android, and, via the Chrome Web Store, Windows, OS X, and Linux. Become the greatest fighter the world has ever known, harnessing the power of chi to manipulate the energies of the universe. Defeat rivals, find romance, and rise to become the Imperial Champion. Win the right to question the immortal Dragon Sage, who speaks just once every hundred years! Choice of Kung Fu is a fast-paced interactive fantasy novel where your choices determine how the

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We’re proud to announce that The Fleet, the latest in our popular “Choice of Games” line of multiple-choice interactive-fiction games, is now available for iOS, Android, and, via the Chrome Web Store, Windows, OS X, and Linux. Take back your home world from alien invaders! Forge an Intergalactic Alliance (with untrustworthy allies) to reclaim your planet; blast your way to victory with an ever-expanding arsenal. Will you sacrifice civilian lives to exact vengeance on your enemies? The Fleet is a thrilling interactive science-fiction novel where your choices determine how the story proceeds. The game is entirely text-based–without graphics or sound

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Mark your calendars! “The Fleet,” the newest game under our “Choice of Games” label, will be released on Friday, November 30th. Download it on Friday from the iOS App Store, the Android Google Play Store, or the Chrome Web Store. A free trial version will be available on our website. Take back your home world from alien invaders! Forge an Intergalactic Alliance (with untrustworthy allies) to reclaim your planet; blast your way to victory with an ever-expanding arsenal. Will you sacrifice civilian lives to exact vengeance on your enemies? Will you return home as the president of a puppet state,

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To celebrate Halloween, we’re thrilled to announce that Zombie Exodus Part IV: Survival is now available to download on iOS, Android, and the Chrome Web Store for Windows, OS X, and Linux. Zombie Exodus won the XYZZY 2011 Special Recognition award for interactive fiction; Jim Dattilo has continued to develop and expand his game, incorporating extensive feedback from the Choice of Games community. To play Part IV, you will need to update to the latest version of Zombie Exodus (version 2.0.0); you can purchase it as an in-app purchase at the end of Part III or at the very start

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We’re proud to announce that To the City of the Clouds, the latest in our popular “Choice of Games” line of multiple-choice interactive-fiction games, is now available for iOS, Android, and, via the Chrome Web Store, Windows, OS X, and Linux. Search for the lost Incan city known as La Ciudad de las Nubes in the mountains of Colombia. Your fledgling archaeologist will battle venomous pit vipers, tropical diseases, and the FARC guerrilla army to secure fame, fortune, and tenure at a prestigious university. Alcohol, lustful young students, and Incan spirits delight and bedevil you along the way. “To the

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Mark your calendars! “To the City of the Clouds,” the newest game under our “Choice of Games” label, will be released on Friday, October 26. Download it on Friday from the iOS App Store, the Android Google Play Store, or the Chrome Web Store. A free trial version will be available on our website. Search for the lost Incan city known as La Ciudad de las Nubes in the mountains of Colombia. Your fledgling archaeologist will battle venomous pit vipers, tropical diseases, and the FARC guerrilla army to secure fame, fortune, and tenure at a prestigious university. Alcohol, lustful young

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