

It's bland as fuck and twice as squicky when you see it's eerily similar to Fifty Shades of Grey. They were creative.Ĭynical Natalie: Wish she'd put some of that creativity towards the romance. We did like the tournaments and the rules surrounding it. Nice Natalie: Thoroughly is a bit of an overstatement. Besides, you can't deny feeling thoroughly underwhelmed by Warcross. Marie Lu is a lovely person, but that doesn't mean I'm not going to rip into her brain baby's ass and yank its innards from its throat.Ĭynical Natalie: Yes. Marie Lu is one of our favorite authors! Remember when we met her and acted like complete dorks, but she was still really nice?Ĭynical Natalie: How many times do I have to tell you? Separate the person from the art. Nice Natalie: For the record, I'm not comfortable being here. But soon her investigation uncovers a sinister plot, with major consequences for the entire Warcross empire. With no time to lose, Emika’s whisked off to Tokyo and thrust into a world of fame and fortune that she’s only dreamed of. He needs a spy on the inside of this year’s tournament in order to uncover a security problem. Needing to make some quick cash, Emika takes a risk and hacks into the opening game of the international Warcross Championships-only to accidentally glitch herself into the action and become an overnight sensation.Ĭonvinced she’s going to be arrested, Emika is shocked when instead she gets a call from the game’s creator, the elusive young billionaire Hideo Tanaka, with an irresistible offer. But the bounty hunting world is a competitive one, and survival has not been easy. Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter, tracking down players who bet on the game illegally. The obsession started ten years ago and its fan base now spans the globe, some eager to escape from reality and others hoping to make a profit.

For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn’t just a game-it’s a way of life.
