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Disney Dreamlight Valley released a new free update today – the Jungle Getaway! Check out the launch trailer for the update. The Jungle Getaway update is now available. Timon and Pumbaa from The Lion King will be joining the game. There will also be a new Star Path and some other new items. This update is a bit smaller than previous updates but the addition of Timon and Pumbaa is a welcome one. They should be a great addition to…

Today Nintendo announced…no, not the Switch 2 yet. They announced an alarm clock called Alarmo! Nintendo announced Alarmo, a sound alarm clock today. It will cost $99.99 (US). The clock will make sounds from various Nintendo games from Super Mario Odyssey to Breath of the Wild and will be able to get free updates via the internet such as Mario Kart and Animal Crossing New Horizons. As basically a $100 item, the clock is for people who have a lot…

As we begin the Fall season, it is inevitable that Christmas products would also be hitting shelves, and that is the case with The LEGO Group’s newest set of Advent calendars. My wife and I have loved gifting our kids Advent calendars ever since they were born, but recently we have been investing in the LEGO advent calendar to help populate our growing LEGO winter village we build each year. Any discussion about this year’s advent calendar will be limited…

Ever wanted to build your ski resort? I’m pretty sure that once upon a time there was a simulation / tycoon game on PC that allowed you to do this, but I don’t remember if it was any good. How well would a board game fair? Alpenglow is a game with lots going on, from tile laying and card playing, to engine building. While each turn flows pretty well, there are lots of decisions along the way that will keep…

I’ve been playing Bloomtown: A Different Story on Xbox Series lately and enjoying it a lot. So I thought I’d talk about this game! Thanks to ID Xbox for providing a code to us. Bloomtown: A Different Story is a turn-based rpg set in a small town focusing on a young girl who goes to visit her grandpa with her brother and then gets dragged into demon slaying! The humor in Bloomtown is evident in the game’s dialogue, which is…

In a year, or rather more accurately, in a half decade where it seems 1-in-3 board games that have been released have had a nature theme, it’s pretty hard to stand out. As I glance at the shelves behind me as I write, I would argue a good 30-40 percent of my collection of games could be classified as nature themed. From games about animals, to games that have animal pieces, to games about trees, leaves, mushrooms, and more. So…

There are some themes that are becoming a bit oversaturated in the board game space. Nature, for example, is starting to become one that I gloss over a bit when I see new titles full of animal or plant cards. Building civilizations has become something I’m a bit less interested in as well. Building ski slopes and running a company? That’s something I can get behind. Let’s take a look at everything that comes in Alpenglow! Alpenglow is all about…

The Apple Vision Pro is here, and it’s making waves in the gaming world. But let’s be real, not everyone wants to be seen flailing around with a massive visor on their face. Nor would they have the space to do so! Hence, we’ve put together a list of VR games for the device that are so chill, you can play them while lounging on your couch without drawing too much attention to yourself. Just remember, the headset itself is…

I’m not sure what it is with board game publishers and comically large boxes, but Survive the Island might have the biggest box when compared to the games included components, although I think I know the reason for that. That said, the production quality here is phenomenal, and for under $40 CAD, it’s an incredible value from a production standpoint! Ok let’s get the comically large box out of the way first. It’s massive, with deep spaces to hold the…

A Night On The Farm is an atmospheric, first-person, retro-inspired, horror adventure with deep lore and surprising plot twists. Uncover the mystery surrounding your crashed car and the farm’s inescapable draw. Discover cryptic notes and audio logs as you gain access to [REDACTED] and make decisions that alter the story’s outcome! A Night on the Farm is a haunting indie horror game that delivers a chilling experience on Xbox. As a stranded traveler, you find yourself alone on a desolate…