In this episode of Novel Spirits, the team delves into the narrative-driven video game: Dispatch. Exploring its unique gameplay mechanics, narrative & character design, and the impact of player choices on the story. It's our first non-written medium review as Novel Spirits and a true recognition of the studio's mantra - books, comics, and games. It's a Mecha-sized adventure with a lot of twists and turns, and definitely an all-time favorite. Play along, or listen along. Either way - enjoy!

Remember, if it can be read, it can be reviewed, and it can be done so with a fancy spirit at hand!

Dispatch: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592160/Dispatch/

0-0-8 Studios - https://0-0-8studios.com/

Spirits of the Month: https://www.wildturkeybourbon.com/en-us/?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1687936318&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7fbLBhDJARIsAOAqhsfYcFQ-29_VhFQM_0TBeawY0sScktl6GfgyKB31C5PDfVsY3xYe10oaAiMDEALw_wcB

The First episode of the New Year - 2026 - is here! Happy (belated) New Year and happy listening!

This time, the team dives into a great read with a lot of potential and promise - Lost Fantasy by Curt Piles. Decently new to the field - It's fast, it's bloody, it's artsy, and a light representation of many more IPs out there. If you like killing monsters, you'll definitely love this!

Lost Fantasy - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lost-fantasy-volume-1-curt-pires/1147384437

0-0-8 Studios - https://0-0-8studios.com/

Spirits of the Month: https://www.wildturkeybourbon.com/en-us/?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1687936318&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7fbLBhDJARIsAOAqhsfYcFQ-29_VhFQM_0TBeawY0sScktl6GfgyKB31C5PDfVsY3xYe10oaAiMDEALw_wcB

In this special episode of Novel Spirits, the boys celebrate the holiday season with another great, humorous session of camaraderie:

The votes were in for the Battle of the Genres, revealing our first, unanimous victor. And we reviewed 'The Last Christmas' by Gerry Duggan, a very Deadpool-ish take on a Zombie-filled Christmas - highlighting themes, characters, and artistic style, as always. The drinks were flowing, the boys were rolling, and all-in-all it was just a good time. We even scheduled our next few episodes for you!

We also may have mentioned One Piece and AI at some point, but dive into those at your own discretion. Cheers!

Book of the Month: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Christmas-Brian-Posehn/dp/1582406766

Topics of the Month:
One Piece - https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GRMG8ZQZR/one-piece?srsltid=AfmBOor1DiP7YLr6r5YGNozS_Fka6ek28I_TtDnpKFt3kRKYVgqrBmia

Dispatch (episode coming soon!) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592160/Dispatch/

Spirits of the Month: Nothing specific. Anything that makes you jolly lol