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I absolutely love reviewing board games but every once in a while, we get the retail version of a game in the office when a much sexier version exists out there in the wild. That was my feeling when Skyrise landed on my table over the weekend, but despite not having all the deluxified buildings and pieces, the retail version of Skyrise is absolutely stunning! Let’s start with the boring stuff – the cardboard boards you’ll be using to build…

Tetris Forever is out now. I’ve really been to play it since I have so much nostalgia for the series. Yesterday I got a copy of the game from Xbox and the joy I felt is hard to explain. I’ll try to explain it anyway. Here are my thoughts on Tetris Forever so far. Tetris Forever tells the story of Tetris, from the creation all the way till now. Its presented in a timeline setup that reminds me a lot…

Devir Games makes some truly amazing games, and we’ve had the pleasure of reviewing a whole whack load of them – they all have the same components issue, the fact that there is so much game and without an insert it’s hard to get it all back in the box. That problem exists for White Castle too, but after that, this production is a gem! I don’t usually call out the artwork in these articles, but I want to here…

Gaming has evolved beyond being just a pastime—it’s a passion for millions around the world. Whether you’re grinding away in an MMORPG, strategizing in real-time strategy games, or pushing for that top spot in battle royales, the experience is thrilling. However, something many gamers often overlook is comfort. After all, how enjoyable can a game be if your body feels sore and tired after a few hours? A gaming desk chair is more than just a seat. It’s an essential…

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D is available now for Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series, Windows, and STEAM. Check out the recent Square Enix preview stream along with our thoughts on the game. Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D is available now! This new release remakes the classic Dragon Quest game in the HD-2D style. I’m a big fan of this graphical style. I enjoyed it a lot with Octopath Traveler 2, Triangle Strategy and Live A Live. Also I’m a huge Dragon Quest…

The LEGO Group has announced that the popular LEGO Botanicals collection is expanding and becoming its own dedicated theme! This exciting news is accompanied by the reveal of four brand new sets scheduled for release in early 2025. LEGO Botanicals: A Unique Building Experience for All Launched in 2021, LEGO Botanicals has captured the hearts of LEGO fans and plant enthusiasts alike. These sets offer a relaxing and creative building experience, allowing people of all ages to construct realistic plants…

Nintendo has announced their Black Friday offers for 2024. Check out the information below. Nintendo has announced their Black Friday offers for this year. These offers start on November 21st. Tears of the Kingdom will be on sale for 64.99 (CAD), meanwhile Pikmin 4, Animal Crossing New Horizons, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario Maker 2, Bowser’s Fury, and New Super Mario Bros Deluxe will all be on sale for $54.99 (CAD). Nintendo Switch Sports will…

Yesterday, there was a deep dive video of the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle video game. You can check that out below along with my thoughts on it. I’ve been looking forward to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle ever since it was first announced and we knew nothing about it expect that there was going to be an Indiana Jones game. Then we got the reveal of gameplay and my hype went off the charts. The game…

The Horrified series of games from Ravensburger has been insanely popular, and for good reason – the cooperative gameplay is incredibly compelling, and the game provides a solid challenge for all levels of board game players. Being able to fight fabled monsters from different mythologies is outstanding, the variety keeps the game feeling fresh time and time again. But with so many versions of Horrified available, do you need more than one? When we wrote our review of Horrified: World…

GamesReviews has reviewed a ton of toys over the past half decade, and most of them are flashes in the pan. A few obvious brands stick out, and some less obvious. I think it is no surprise to anyone that LEGO and Playmobil are a big thing with my 10 year old and 6 year old, but one other toy has also caught their attention. This is NOT a flash-in-the-pan experience either, although there is a lot of flash. When…