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Ys X Nordics Demo Impressions
We checked out the demo for Ys X Nordics and now have some thoughts on it. Ys X Nordics demo starts off with the hero, Adol, on a ship journey when they’re attacked by pirates. This is where Adol meets Karja and ends up teamed up with her whether he likes it or not. The story in Ys X’s demo is interesting but its really the gameplay where the demo shines. This isn’t a small demo. You get to play…
Articles 2 months ago
Metal Slug Tactics – Release Date Trailer
Metal Slug Tactics takes the popular run-and-gun platformer into the strategy tactical arena. And the game now has a release date! Check out the release date trailer along with our thoughts on the game. Metal Slug Tactics will be out on November 5th, 2024 for the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series, PS4/PS5, and STEAM. The game is a strategy tactical reimagining on the classic run-and-gun franchise. It looks absolutely fantastic too! The graphics are so very detailed. The…
Articles, News 2 months ago
REALMZ™ Gaming Accessories out NOW
Back in February of this year we posted about the REALMZ controllers from PDP Gaming, and we commented on how much we loved the lightweight design and fantastic look of the control. We’ve been using these controllers a lot lately while reviewing Mario Party Jamboree, and further to our review of the Sonic and Tails controllers, we now have the new Minecraft REALMZ controller at our disposal. I’ve always been fascinated by the “guts” of a controller, and these controllers…
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Arcs Board Game Review
Where to begin with Arcs. It’s a question I think I’ve asked with every single Leder Games title we have reviewed in the past few months, but I’m saying it yet again. There is something different and grand about Leder Games titles that you need to play to appreciate. Written words, YouTube videos, those are great. But actually holding the pieces and taking the turns is the best way to know whether a Leder Games experience is right for you.…
Articles, News 2 months ago
Mario & Luigi: Brothership Preview
I've been playing Mario and Luigi: Brothership for a few days now, and I'm really impressed with where the game is headed!
Articles 2 months ago
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven – Developer Message (Video)
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven comes out later this week from Square Enix. Check out the Developer Message video below for an extended look at the game. Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven comes out on October 24th, 2024 for the Nintendo Switch. I played and finished the demo and liked it a lot. The graphics are very good and I love the turn-based battle system. Romancing SaGa 2 has a lot more to it though with…
Articles 2 months ago
Monkey Palace Board Game Review
It’s been over a decade since The LEGO Group released their last board game, and honestly, those original games were pretty bad. The LEGO Group has partnered with Asmodee to begin releasing a number of LEGO themed board games, the first of which is Monkey Palace. Are you the ultimate Monkey King, and have the most banana points at the end of the game? Let’s take a look. Colour doesn’t matter. That’s what the game tells you, and for the…
Articles, News 2 months ago
One Month Later – Age of Mythology: Retold – Is it worth it?
Age of Mythology: Retold might just be the best Age of Empires experience currently available on any platform. I'm loving it!
Articles 2 months ago
Survive the Island Board Game Review
Over the past few months, my family has been really excited about games that are easy to learn and relatively quick to play. Survive the Island is that game to a T – easy to learn, quick to teach, and relatively quick to play. There isn’t a ton going on in this experience, which might hurt the long term appeal of the game, but it’s a great title to bust out now and then to offset longer, deeper experiences. In…
Articles 2 months ago
Update on Project Ironside
We have been covering the wonderful work of Project Ironside, and look forward to reviewing their tables in the near future. A recent update from the companies head honcho, Dan, has us excited for even more and for what is possible in the future. Cloud Puncher Games is going to work with a leading furniture distributor via Amazon to deliver more tables, more shelves, and more accessories to people around the world. And they will do it faster and more…