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New Arcadia: Stage One

A LitRPG/GameLit Adventure

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New Arcadia: Stage One

Von: Eric Jason Martin
Gesprochen von: Eric Jason Martin, Matthew Mercer, Erika Ishii, Dave Fennoy, Sam Riegel, Dana Snyder, Andy Merrill, John DiMaggio
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Now with a brand-new introduction to the world of New Arcadia, featuring Sam Riegel.

Experience the first book in the AudioFile Earphones Award-winning trilogy.

NEW ARCADIA: JUDGMENT DAY - STARRING ROBERT PATRICK - COMING JULY 2025

In a not-so-distant future, a deadly pandemic has forced the world into social isolation. Confined to their homes, millions now survive off drone-delivered food packages and online-only interactions.

It’s an especially lonely life for John Chambers, a drone shipment coordinator for the monolithic Chum Corporation. Trapped in his dead-end job, John has started spending much more of his time grinding in virtual reality role-playing games.

But when a corporate executive notices the hundreds of hours John’s logged online, he’s offered one last chance to save his job (and his life!). Instead of getting fired, John reluctantly agrees to become prime beta tester for Chum’s top-secret new real-as-life game, New Arcadia--a digital playground inspired by iconic '90s arcade games like Final Fight and Streets of Rage.

In New Arcadia, John gets to go back to a hyper-nostalgic 199X and do it right this time. Reborn as digital streetfighter Blaze, John starts cleaning up crime with his fists of fury while also building an online life for himself that seems so much more meaningful than the one he’d had in "real" life.

But John soon discovers there’s a darker and more ominous purpose behind the Chum Corporation’s new playground--and as he starts to make real friends in this virtual reality, he also begins to realize that what players do in New Arcadia could have dangerous, and potentially life-saving, implications for the real world.

Starring
Eric Jason Martin(Heads Will Roll)
Matthew Mercer (Critical Role)
Dave Fennoy (Fortnite)
Erika Ishii (Ghost of Yotei)
Sam Riegel (Critical Role)
Dana Snyder(Aqua Teen Hunger Force)
Andy Merrill (Space Ghost: Coast to Coast)
and John DiMaggio(Gears of War, Futurama)

And a full cast

Theme by Lloyd Cole
Original Soundtrack by Casey Trela
Post Production by Mumble Media

©2021 Eric Jason Martin (P)2021 Sound Off Productions

©2021 Eric Jason Martin (P)2021 Sound Off Productions
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Took some time to grow on me, but I really hope this gets a sequel!

Cool idea, great voices

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"New Arcadia: Stage One" is a nostalgic journey that delights with its loving tribute to the golden age of 90s arcade games. The detailed description of a world inspired by "Final Fight" and "Streets of Rage" will make any retro fan's heart beat faster. The novel masterfully captures the aesthetics, sound, and unique feel of that era. You can almost feel the pixels, hear the chiptune music, and wish you could step into the shoes of the digital street fighter, Blaze.

However, this immersive experience is unfortunately hindered by some of the characters. The character Jessica, in particular, stands out negatively. She seems to be there primarily to play a superfluous and irritating role without any plausible development. Her behavior is often illogical and appears to serve no purpose other than to create conflict, which weakens the motivation of the other characters and the plot as a whole. Also, Erika Ishii is just not the best voice actor sadly.

Despite this flaw, "New Arcadia: Stage One" remains an entertaining novel that scores with its strong retro flair. Those who are willing to overlook the weaknesses in character development will be rewarded with an action-packed and nostalgic story that is reminiscent of the good old arcade days.

The Retro Flair is awesome!

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