Fantasy Gaming: A Plea for the Next-Gen

dragon-age-inquisitionWith the release of the next generation of gaming consoles, namely the Xbox One and the Playstation 4, gamers of all types are amped to get their hands on a controller.

With the new capabilities of these fresh consoles, gamers can set their expectations high and have them answered. But what I’m really excited for are the next gen fantasy titles.

With all the new capabilities of these consoles, I’m looking forward to bigger worlds to explore, new adventures that I can even embark upon with my friends, and something that can really captivate me like games used to when I was a kid.

But, I have my worries.

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Fantasy Music – What Inspires You?

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Cover of "Legend: Original Motion Picture...
Legend: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Music has the power to conjure emotions and spark the imagination.  When I’m at my writing desk, nothing makes the work go smoother than listening to just the right music.

Over the years I’ve put together a collection of fantasy music which I use for inspiration.  Some of these albums are derived from my favorite fantasy movies.  Others I discovered while listening to Radio Rivendell, the online fantasy music station.  All of them have one thing in common: when played, they transport my mind to a different place –  a realm of myth and magic.

Here are seven of the albums which I turn to the most when seeking inspiration:

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