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More Thoughts From Me Special Edition: Lots of Mario and Some Shocks
Today Nintendo had a Direct. It was “roughly” a 60 minute Direct. It went a little bit over an hour. I have some thoughts on the Direct: the Mario of it all, the shocks, and of course some disappointment. Here we gooooo. Can we just talk about Mario first? I think we should talk about Mario. Today’s Nintendo Direct had a large segment on Mario. It lasted around 20 minutes. Honestly I felt like that was a bit too much…
Zenith Board Game Review
A few days ago I wrote about Yokohama Duel and how crunchy, 2-Player games were so rare. As much as I enjoyed that experience, lighter quicker games for two players is also something I really enjoy, and Zenith scratched that itch for me. It is worth noting here that Zenith can be played with 4 players, on teams of two, but I have only played the 2-Player (base) version of the game! In Zenith, players will be playing cards into…
Best Places to Buy Albion Online Silver Safely
So, you’ve been playing Albion Online for a while. You’re grinding dungeons, flipping loot on the market, gathering resources like a machine… but your silver stack? It’s crawling. Real slow. It’s kind of annoying, especially when you just wanna get your gear and jump into PvP already. That’s why some players choose to buy Albion Online silver instead. It skips the grind and helps you get back to actually enjoying the game. Still, buying silver isn’t as simple as clicking…
Yokohama Duel Board Game Review
It’s always amazing to me when complicated board games can be stripped down into a two player variant, a variant that is equally as good as the 2-4 player counterpart. I’ve only had the chance to play the regular Yokohama once, but this duel version gives me some of the same vibes, but in a tighter, two player experience. In Yokohama Duel, players are using progressively better workers to take actions around the board, collecting resources, completing contracts, buying cards,…
Star Wars Outlaws Nintendo Switch 2 First Impressions
Star Wars Outlaws is now on the Nintendo Switch 2. We’ve been playing it lately for review and have some first impressions of the game. Full disclosure: I’m a huge fan of Star Wars. I love most of the movies, all of the tv shows (yes even Boba Fett), and my favorite Star Wars anything is Rebels, the animated series. So when Star Wars Outlaws was revealed I really wanted to play it. I had previously played a demo of…
Gamegenic Teams Up with Magic: The Gathering
If you’re a Magic: The Gathering fan, you know your deck isn’t just a pile of cards—it’s a reflection of your strategy, your style, and let’s be honest, your soul. That’s why this news is so exciting: Gamegenic, the folks behind some of the slickest gaming accessories out there, are officially partnering with Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast to create official Magic gear. The new line of accessories will make its grand debut at MagicCon Atlanta this September (26–28),…
Nintendo Direct Announced for Friday (9/12/25)
Nintendo has announced a Direct for this Friday, September 12th, 2025. Check out the information below along with some speculation from us. A Nintendo Direct will air this Friday, September 12th, 2025 at 8am central time. The Direct will cover Switch and Switch 2 games and be “roughly” 60 minutes! Yes the Direct will be giant Direct. Nintendo always fits a lot of games into a small amount of time so we should be in store for lots of games…
MicroMacro Board Game Review (Plus Bonus Kids Version Thoughts)
Thanks to our friends at Hachette, we were able to pick up a couple copies of MicroMacro at GenCon 2025, and after purchasing another set myself when I returned home, I sat down and started working my way through the game. While this isn’t a game that will appeal to everyone, I found it really compelling – maybe it’s because I love things like Where’s Waldo? This isn’t Where’s Waldo, mind you, as you are looking at specific snapshots of…
How to spot online casinos with great player experiences
It’s 2025, and the casino industry continues to get crowded. Just recently, Grand View Research valued the global gambling market at $78.66 billion and projected it to hit $153.57 billion by 2030. While this growth means more gambling options for players, it also means more challenges in spotting the most suitable one. Of course, you don’t just want the convenience that an online casino offers. You also wish to have seamless experiences that will keep you connected for a long…
Potions of Azerland Board Game Review
Potions of Azerland takes something I generally haven’t loved in the past, and made it something I actually quite enjoy. Maybe it’s the cozy nature of the game, or perhaps the satisfying play length, but either way, this hidden selection experience was a lot better than I was expecting after getting my first demo at GenCon 2025. First and foremost, hidden selection games are pretty divisive as they can at times leave some players holding an empty bag. That isn’t…
