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Adam has been writing about video games since 2014, and board game since 2018. Adam appreciates spending time with family and friends, and unwinding with cozy games like Stardew Valley (Video) and Mythwind (Board)!

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Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Is Out Now

Last night during Playstation’s State of Play, Ubisoft announced the Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition. And the best? The game is out today! We have the details below. Ubisoft has released the Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition today. The game features five versions of Rayman from MS-DOS to Playstation to Atari Jaguar, Game Boy Color and Gameboy Advance. The soundtrack has been reimagined and there are also more than 120 additional levels from Rayman’s New Levels, ...

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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Launches on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S

Guardians of Azuma is one of the better games to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2, and it used the new mouse feature of the console spectacularly. If you own a Nintendo Switch 2, I do suggest playing the game there, but if you don’t, it is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S! Here is a bit from our review of the game: The systems at play here seem overwhelming at first, but you quickly realize how…

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Madcala Components Overview and Impressions

Druid City Games designs and publishes some fantastic board games, and for the longest time I’ve only ever envied them from afar. I’ve had the chance to play Wonderland’s War in the past, and the game was phenomenal, but that production was out of this world. When Druid City Games reached out to ask if we wanted to review a couple of their titles in the Alice in Wonderland series, I jumped at the opportunity, and those games arrived today.…

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Pokémon Pokopia Footage and Impressions Hitting the Internet

A few weeks ago, a horde of media members were invited out to various locations around the world to test some of Nintendo’s upcoming games. One of those games as Pokémon Pokopia, which I was a bit shocked by when I saw the videos and articles start to drop – I though this was a game Nintendo would hold close to the chest as we moved towards the March 5, 2026 release date. A YouTube channel that I really enjoy…

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Codenames Expansion Packs Coming in Q2 2026

Codenames is one of the best, easy to learn games of all time, and one that is so much fun to play with a good group of friends at an social event. Codenames on it’s own is a perfectly acceptable experience with lots of unique tiles and millions of potential clues. But CGE has announced expansion packs for Codenames, and they are just around the corner! Check out the official Codenames Expansion pack ...

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Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Essential Edition

Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig is a play on the original Between Two Cities game, but with a much stronger theme in my opinion. We had the privilege of reviewing this game over half a decade ago, but Stonemaier has somewhat recently released an Essential Edition of the game that we are looking at today. The essential edition comes back with content, including the games various expansions, special trays to hold all the tiles very neatly, and more.…

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Disney Afternoon Collection Launches on Switch and Switch 2 soon

The Disney Afternoon Collection, which was previously exclusive to PS4, will be coming to Switch and Switch 2 soon. We have all the details below. The Disney Afternoon Collection will be coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on February 26. The collection contains Disney games that were originally released in the 80s and 90s for the NES and SNES. The version coming to the Switch and Switch 2 is an updated collection and will contain two additional games ...

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Mario Tennis Fever Review

I have a love-hate relationship with the Mario tennis franchise. I loved the first GameBoy Colour release, and have liked elements of almost all the releases ever since. What generally happens with each release is that I love the arcade like tennis matches, but less so the the wacky realities of the Mario Kingdom universe. With Mario Tennis Fever, I think those thoughts still persist, but I’ve been enjoying this romp at the courts more than previous ...

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Monster Hunter Stories 3 Demo Impressions

I am a huge fan of the Monster Hunter Stories series. I loved it when it first released on the Nintendo 3DS, and I still love it now. I’ve been playing through the Monster Hunter Stories 3 demo and really been enjoying my time with the game. I love that they haven’t altered the core gameplay much from Monster Hunter Stories 2, so for anyone coming from that game, there is plenty of things you will be familiar with. If…

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Dixit Kids Board Game Review

When Dixit Kids arrived for review, I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with it. My entire family, including my six year old son, already play regular Dixit, so what could Dixit Kids possibly bring to the table? While this isn’t my preferred way to play, my son really enjoyed the cooperative nature of this one. Whether you’ve played regular Dixit or not, there is a reason to enjoy this one! For a quick overview of how to…

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Horizon Hunters Gathering Announced by Guerrilla

Guerrilla is expanding the world of Horizon once again, this time with a brand‑new cooperative action game called Horizon Hunters Gathering. The studio confirmed that the game is coming to both PlayStation 5 and PC, complete with cross-play and cross-progression. Even better: players can already sign up for a small closed playtest happening at the end of February. Horizon Hunters Gathering shifts the familiar machine-hunting experience into a tightly crafted ...

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Trinket Trove Board Game Review

Trinket Trove is a very simplistic game with fantastic artwork that makes it an ideal filler game for your board game parties. This card drafting and set collection game is easy to teach and easy to play, but there is some strategy involved which makes it a great pick for experienced gamers as well. Trinket Trove is played over a series of 6 rounds, and each round follows the same steps. The goal of the game is to create sets…

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Disney Lorcana: Winterspell Set Review

When Disney and Ravensburger released a themed set, I’m all about it; dropping the Winterspell release in the dead of winter is a fantastic idea, as the cards portray that wintery, holiday theme. The cards in this set, as almost always, are fantastic, with your favourite Disney characters all decked out in their winter gear, ready for fun in the snow. But good artwork only gets a Trading Card Game so far, so let’s dive into this set and what…

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Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Is Much Better Than Before

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure was a fun ride when we rode it last time at Epcot, but we had some many glitches and issues that made the entire experience really disappointing. Part of our recent trip to Epcot was to update our review and impressions of this ride – big thanks to Disney for having us out! Last time we rode Remy’s it was still showcasing the 3D ride. In a conversation with a longtime Remy’s cast member, they indicated the…

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Disney Lorcana at Epcot International Festival of the Arts

At this year’s Epcot International Festival of the Arts, Disney Lorcana is invading the World Showcase and it was a pretty good time. Disney generally runs really great events, and in partnership with Ravensburger and Lorcana, this was an amazing additional FREE activity for everyone who attends (while supplies last each day).  You begin by picking up your Disney Lorcana bundle that includes a small booklet with activities and information about the game, a ...

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