'Demonschool' was already on my must-play list thanks to the story and fun tactical combat. But the richness of the world and the game's social side have made me that much more excited for it.
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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 2024: ‘Hollow Home’
During the four days of PAX East I get a chance to explore many different types of games, some big, some small and others that just connect in a way I did not expect. In the case of Hollow Home I was struck by the messaging and effective game design …
Read More »PAX East 2024: Day Four
The final day of PAX East was full of tournaments, giveaways and great games like 'Tape to Tape,' 'Dragon is Dead' and 'Gudnak'.
Read More »PAX East 2024: Suda 51 and ‘Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered’
Dressed in an incredibly stylish jacket, which he had designed just for PAX East, Suda sat with me and his translator to play a quick round of blackjack and talk about his games and career.
Read More »PAX East 2024 Preview: ‘Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days’
The game-play is a mix of exploration, planning, base building and combat when there is no other choice.
Read More »PAX East 2024: Day Three – ‘Fretless,’ ‘Wizordum,’ and More
The third day of PAX East was filled with exploration and great games like 'The Big Con,' 'Fretless,' 'Wizordum' and 'Turbo Overkill.'
Read More »PAX East 2024: ‘Star Wars Unlimited’
'Star Wars Unlimited' is a deep and engaging CCG that hooked me right away with mechanics and style that felt true to the source material.
Read More »PAX East 2024: Day Two
After the euphoria of the first day of PAX East the second day is one of settling in and trying to really see what the conference has to offer. The layout has been explored, friends have been caught up with and now it is time for some serious exploration of …
Read More »PAX East 2024: ‘Disco Samurai’ and ‘Fallen Aces’
While exploring PAX East there are so many games of all types and quality. Occasionally I see some that really catch my interest. These are games with interesting concepts or striking visuals that I want to spend a little more time with. Two on the first day caught my eye. …
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