New ChoiceBeat is here!

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I know you’ve all been perched on the edges of your seats, but now the wait is over: ChoiceBeat #18 is here! Once again, we have plenty of content of particular interest to ChoiceScript gamers!

If you haven’t given Heart’s Choice a try yet, @Mifga and I are here to change your mind. Together we created a list of ten of the best games from HC’s first seven years in business, with a brief description of each. To help you choose something just right for you, we’ve incuded information here about PC gender, romance options, spice level, and which games you can play without pursuing a romance at all.

I’ve also reviewed two Hosted Games titles in this issue, most notably July’s new release Velocity by @Fusion_Ultimatum - and if hearing how much fun I had playing it inspires you to give it a try, there’s a generous coupon just for our CB readers. If medieval Ireland is more your scene than the '90s urban setting of Velocity, there’s also a review of Clans of Éire Saga: The Brothers’ War.

This issue also contains my review of Wizard’s Choice, from Delight Games, which was apparently ported to ChoiceScript and released by Hosted Games on a certain platform about 15 years ago. I don’t know the details, and I’m pretty sure the ChoiceScript version is no longer available anywhere, but Wizard’s Choice is still listed as a HG release on the CoG website, so of course as a hardcore completionist I had to give it a try.

Plus, there’s a flowchart. Flowcharts are cool.

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Thank you for sharing as always - I love catching up with these!

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I’ve been emailing a bunch of authors to let them know they were mentioned in our list of great Heart’s Choice games, but maybe you could save me some time and tell @FayI to take a look? :grinning_face:

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You know what? Flowcharts ARE cool!

Always glad to see another issue come out.

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This is a good look :blush:! I love reading your reviews!

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It’s always nice to see a new ChoiceBeat issue come out! I enjoy how it brings together interactive fiction, game reviews, and interesting perspectives from different creators. There’s usually something new to discover, and it’s a great way to find games that might otherwise go unnoticed. Thanks to everyone who puts the time and effort into making it happen!

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I hope our coupon brings you some new readers!

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Indeed, it would be a very welcomed prospect :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: . I can tell you worked really hard on this. Always honest and reliable too.

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By the way, if anyone knows a way to reach D.E. Chaudron or Melissa Scott, please let me know. I’ve managed to contact all the other HC writers whose games are mentioned in this issue.

@Fusion_Ultimatum Awwwww, you’re makin’ me blush! :joy:

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