Winning is not always about “defeating” a monster; instead, it may be about finding a way for our world and that of the monsters to coexist.
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Card Game Review: ‘Puppy Pile’ from University Games
Puppy Pile from University Games is a fast-paced collecting game with the most energetic thing to collect: puppies!
Read More »Card Game Review: ‘Organ Attack!’ from University Games and The Awkward Yeti
Organ Attack! from University Games brings life to the many body-part characters presented by The Awkward Yeti webcomic. It all began with “Heart and Brain” comics from The Awkward Yeti showing the comical differences in a passionate, nearly unpredictable character and an overly logical one, each illustrated by the classic …
Read More »RPG Review: ‘Rapscallion’ from Magpie Games
While some TTRPGs have their game-worlds detailed down to individual streets and even the shops on them, 'Rapscallion' is intentionally player-created. Players' own campaigns will determine what lies in the unknown.
Read More »Kids’ Game Review: ‘I SPY Build & Seek’
'I SPY Build & Seek' adds new dimensions – literally! – to the classic search-and-find books for young gamers.
Read More »PAX East 2025 Day 3: ‘Among Us 3D,’ ‘ctrl.alt.DEAL,’ ‘Heroes of Barcadia’
ctl.alt.DEAL is based on the “paperclip problem," the idea that if AI were given the simple task to make as many paperclips as possible, it would inadvertently destroy the world.
Read More »PAX East 2025: ‘Mafia: The Old Country’ and ‘Magic the Gathering’ x ‘Final Fantasy’ Panels
The developers of 'Mafia: The Old Country' wanted with this release to have a strong focus on a tightly woven narrative experience instead of a sprawling open-world experience.
Read More »PAX East 2025: Attack on Titan: Apocalypse CCG Preview
It was a fast-paced and fun game which I picked up fairly quickly. I was happy to hear that the full game will have much more depth in the cards, and some characters will transform under some conditions.
Read More »PAX East Day 1: ‘Pizza Bandit’ and ‘Fretless,’ Plus ‘Re;ACT’ & ‘Re;MATCH’ Tabletop Games
Using traps, turrets, and grenades as well as melee and ranged weapons, the four of us kept the restaurant clear and the sushi moving to the customers.
Read More »Game Review: ‘One Two Many Rabbits’ from Happy Camper Games
Players seek to empty rabbits out of their hands, but how? It changes with every draw and every roll of the dice.
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