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Articles 3 months ago
Root – The Marauder Expansion Review
Root is quickly turning into a game I really, REALLY love, despite it being a game I thought I would really hate. Thanks to Leder Games, I took the dive into Root and I am so glad I did. The base game factions are perfectly fine, but it’s fun to mix and match with some of the expansion factions. While I don’t have access to all of them, Leder Games was nice enough to send over The Marauder Expansion, and…
Articles 3 months ago
Star Tycoon Board Game Review
Being the head honcho of an interstellar corporation is hard work, and that becomes very apparent when you get Star Tycoon down to the table. While the box size might give you the impression this is a light-to-medium weight title, you need to prepare yourself for a fairly long experience with some difficult decision making moments. There are very few board games that I just flat out don’t like, but not many. Let’s see where Star Tycoon falls on that…
Articles, News 3 months ago
Kevin’s Halloween Hitlist: Night Springs DLC for Alan Wake 2
So this one will be a little different, I have written in the past on my love for Alan Wake 2, but I honestly had forgotten about the DLC and decided to give it a whirl. So here we go, totally fits the vibe regardless. Alan Wake 2: Night Springs DLC Review – A Bite-Sized Remedy Treat Night Springs is a three-episode Twilight Zone esque DLC expansion for Alan Wake 2 that delves deeper into the twisted world of Bright…
Articles 3 months ago
Build Your Own Nevermore Academy: New LEGO® Wednesday Sets Unveiled!
Calling all fans of the captivating Netflix series Wednesday! The LEGO Group, in collaboration with MGM Television, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, unveils three brand-new LEGO® Wednesday sets, bringing the world of Wednesday Addams and her friends at Nevermore Academy to life in brick form. These exciting sets offer builders of all ages the chance to explore Wednesday’s unique universe and recreate their favorite scenes from the show. Raquel Ojeda Gregorio, Creative Lead at the LEGO Group, shares her…
Articles 3 months ago
NBA 2K25 Preview Still a great game despite the flaws
When it comes to sports franchise video games, many people believe Visual Concepts’ NBA 2K series stands head and shoulders above the rest. However, even the most avid fan will acknowledge the game has some noteworthy flaws particularly where microtransactions and cheating are concerned. With that in mind, we have tested the recently released NBA 2K25 to determine whether the positives outweigh the negatives in this iconic basketball game. Fabulous gameplay makes NBA 2K25 a joy to be behold In…
Articles 3 months ago
Harrow County: A Game of Gothic Conflict Unboxing and Components Overview
When you first get everything out of the box for Harrow County you might be a bit concerned about how much is going on in the game. There are dozens of little tiles, jars, fire tokens, and so much more. Thankfully, it actually gets taught to you over a series of “chapters” until it all comes together in the final chapter with all the rules knowledge you need for a 2 or 3 player game. The pieces in the game…
Articles 3 months ago
Kevin’s Halloween Hitlist: Baby Blues Nightmares Prologue
Baby Blues Nightmares presents a unique horror experience by placing the player in the shoes of a young child. The prologue, while short, effectively sets the stage for the unsettling adventure that follows. Immersive Atmosphere: The game’s atmosphere is immediately captivating. The familiar surroundings of a daycare are transformed into a nightmarish landscape, filled with distorted toys and eerie shadows. The sound design enhances the unsettling ambiance, with unsettling noises and a haunting score that creates a constant sense of…
Articles 3 months ago
Animal Photographer Playmobil Review
It’s been a few minutes since our last Playmobil review, but that doesn’t mean my youngest hasn’t had his many Wiltopia animals out on the floor week in and week out. As his animal collection has grown, he’s been pining for more and more Wiltopia animal sets. We bought a few ourselves, but Playmobil was nice enough to send over another smaller set, the Animal Photographer. This set is based on a watering hole in Africa, and includes a number…
Articles 3 months ago
Elsie Is Now Available on Nintendo Switch
Elsie, an action/adventure platformer roguelike, is now available on Nintendo Switch. Check out the launch trailer along with our first thoughts on the game. Elsie is out now on the Nintendo Switch eshop. Thanks to Playtonic we received a review copy of the game yesterday. My review isn’t ready yet but I thought I’d provide you with my first thoughts on the game. In Elsie, you play as a robot whose sent out to face other robots. You’ll go into…
Articles 3 months ago
Mrs. Castillo’s Turtle Van Review
I wasn’t sure what to expect when we began opening up Mrs. Castillo’s Turtle Van from the LEGO Dreamzzz. I’ve seen LEGO themes crash and burn before, but for some reason despite the wackiness of Dreamzzz, my kids were super enthused by the entire theme. So, to do my homework, as we opened up the Turtle Van, we put on a few episodes of the show on Netflix, and my kids were hooked. LEGO is a huge hit in our…