How Image's Stoneheart Improves Lord of The Rings Style Fantasy With Modern Storytelling
Despite its roots being firmly set in the past, Stoneheart's first steps show a commitment to progressing what the fantasy genre can be.
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Despite its roots being firmly set in the past, Stoneheart's first steps show a commitment to progressing what the fantasy genre can be.
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