Posts By Adam

Fans of Bubsy can mark May 22nd on their calendars, as the latest Bubsy title will be landing on a variety of platforms on that date. Atari has announced that a physical special edition for the Nintendo Switch will also be available. According to Atari, the Nintendo Switch 1 and Nintendo Switch 2 physical edition will include, “a game cartridge, tuck-in exterior box, user manual, poster and artbook, for $39.99 on Nintendo Switch and $49.99 on Nintendo ...

Villainous is one of my families favourite board game franchises, and today Ravensburger announced they would be releasing new sets in 2026. Coming to the game are the Sanderson Sisters around Halloween, and your favourite villain’s from Disney Pixar’s Coco and Disney’s Frozen! Here is more information on the two sets courtesy of Ravensburger! Success at Any Cost This set will introduce Ernesto de la Cruz from Disney Pixar’s “Coco” and Prince ...

Sandara Tang flew onto the board game scene with the widely successful game from Cardboard Alchemy called Flamecraft. Her dragon and shop art was mesmerizing, and likely a key factor into why so many people jumped onto the Flamecraft bandwagon long before we knew whether the game had legs. Thankfully, the game does have legs, as a light to medium worker placement and resource management game that is great for a wide range of board game fans. In Flamecraft, ...

My wife and I have engaged with a ton of toy brands over the years, and have had the pleasure of working with some of the biggest names in the industry. While all toys are welcomed by my kids – what kid doesn’t love toys – it is the STEM specific items that leave the longest lasting memories. The LEGO Group, through LEGO Education, is brining STEM out of the classrooms and into homes with 4 new sets, available at…

20 Strong from Chip Theory Games is a franchise I’ve always had interest in, but continued to tell myself, “I don’t play solo games.” Fast forward to mid-2025 and I found myself sitting at my gaming table late at night playing through Gloomhaven: Buttons and Bugs. Alone. That experience made me more willing to try solo game experiences, and when Chip Theory Games offered to send over their latest 20 Strong release, Tanglewoods Red, I ...

Nintendo of America’s new President and Chief Operating Officer made her first appearance at the New York Game Awards, and it ushers in a new era for Nintendo of America with a different person and perspective at the top. For most of us, we’ve only known Nintendo of America being led by male heads, and to see a woman now in this position is pretty exciting. I worry, though, that Devon Pritchard won’t get the grace she deserves as she…

Not every game on Nintendo Switch is going to get a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version, and for most games that’s perfectly OK. What is happening, though, is most games are getting a nice boost on Nintendo Switch 2 regardless of what update has come out, and none-of-those improvements are more noticeable than in Disney Dreamlight Valley. We’ve been playing Disney Dreamlight Valley since the game originally launched, and Gameloft has supported ...

Resource management and contract fulfillment games are a lot of fun, and I love when completing contracts provides ongoing rewards as you play. Tabriz has this in spades, and while the experience was may be a bit lighter than I would want regularly, it’s a great game to take out with people who don’t love heavy, long experiences. With a quick play time and early to learn rules, Tabriz is incredibly approachable, despite a 14+ rating on the box ...

One of my goals in 2026 is to write a few more series’ of articles, one of which will be focused on crowd funding opportunities available. These will happen as I see projects I’m interested in; we will look at new projects – perhaps 2 or 3 per article – and projects you can still late pledge for, so let’s dive in things for this week! Mountain Goats: Legacy Mountain Goats is a really fun, small box game from AllPlay…

Ever wanted to play poker cooperatively? Me neither, not because I didn’t want to, but because I would be asking myself, who plays poker cooperatively!? Well, with The Gang, now you can. Using a standard deck of cards, The Gang has players working together in a really unique way, and while I didn’t think it would work when it was originally pitched to me, I’ve come to really enjoy it! The game uses standard Texas Holdem poker rules, but if…

Alongside the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Animal Crossing, there is also a significant free update for the game as well. Let’s dive into everything that is new, and stay tuned for our impressions in the next few days! Animal Crossing New Horizons: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Alongside what I would assume will be performance and graphical enhancements for the game, Nintendo Switch 2 owners are going to get a few added benefits after updating the ...

For better or for worse, Zoo On looks like a kids game, but it packs a bit of depth and strategy you might not realize by looking at the cover. Zoo On isn’t my favourite game to play, and it’s one that probably will get played less each year than other titles, but yet still one I plan to keep around for a little while. The game does invest in a them I’m excited about – you’ll be playing animal…

Disney Cruise Line vacations are not inexpensive, but the value you get on a cruise is definitely worth it in my opinion. We have been enjoying the entertainment on Disney Cruise Line for well over a decade, and next week we sail for the first time as Platinum guests! But why do I think there is so much value? Let’s take a look! First and foremost, this is not about which cruise line is best. I’ve only ever sailed on…

Board games have always been popular, although most people think about Monopoly, Scrabble or Clue. Modern board games are a bit more niche, but are becoming increasingly sought after experiences for families and friends. Are there good benefits to playing board games? One reason I know that board games are becoming more popular? Walk into a café in Berlin, a library in Toronto, or a living room in São Paulo, and you’re as likely to see people hunched over ...

A few days ago, I purchased I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival and while I wasn’t expecting much, I do love a cozy crafting game, and love a survival game even more. I’ve played hundreds of hours of games like Conan and ARK: Survival Evolved, but I Am Future is giving of a much cozier, much less hostile vibe. That isn’t to say there are not things to be concerned about. When nighttime roles around, creatures will come out, and…