The summer 2011 issue is now available for purchase! We hope you’ll give the zine a chance. If you do, let us know how you liked it.
Get it: print edition is $10 + shipping (a full preview is available)
What’s inside …
In our first issue of KICK PUNCH BLOCK (check out our five reasons to buy the zine), we talk a little bit about the one-of-a-kind game Catherine. The demo went public a few days ago, and a couple of us here downloaded it to get a glimpse of the pre-love triangle protagonist, Vincent.
The demo contains a lot of cutscene—Vincent with his girlfriend Katherine, Vincent and his friends discussing Katherine, and his meeting (and first night alone with) the bouncy blonde flirt Catherine (with a capital “C”). The anime-style graphics looked amazing, but the part we were most excited for was the gameplay.
My sincerest thanks to those day-one buyers and everyone who helped promote the magazine over Facebook, Twitter, etc. A lot of hard work went into the issue, so every effort and kind word is highly appreciated.
(Link to buy the issue here.)
A few things you might be wondering about …
1) Why should I support KPB?
As mentioned, a ton of work (several months’ worth) went into making this thing—and most of that was revision. When I sat down to make this magazine, I was teaching myself just about everything. Sure, MagCloud (the self-publishing service) makes it easier by handling the printing and binding and distribution parts, but I now have a huge appreciation for those who work for mainstream magazines and publish 100+ pages of content every single month. Hats off to them. Seriously.
So any support greatly helps. Remember, you’re not helping to further the career of some big-shot or celebrity or rich person. I’m just a regular girl with unhealthy determination and tolerance for hard work.
Japanese artist AG+ has created an enormous Zelda tribute. We’ll have more fan creations in the “Gamer Hearts” section of KPB #1 (coming soon).
Click on the image down below to watch the mural being made.
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