A few weeks ago, we posted our “How to Play” article for Game of Throne: Catan – Brotherhood of the Watch. While I’ve been fairly vocal about my dislike of the base version of Catan, many of the spin off adaptations – most notably to date the Star Trek version – have improved on my main problems with the original. Was Brotherhood of the Watch also able to satisfy my concerns? Let’s dive in! In my opinion, the additions to…
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Hagrid’s Hut: Buckbeaks Rescue
Thanks to our good friends at the LEGO Group, we had the chance to build and review one of the newest Harry Potter sets, Hagrid’s Hut: Buckbeacks Rescue, based on the third film in the Harry Potter franchise, The Prisoner of Azkaban. When it comes to movie sets being recreated in LEGO form, this is one of their finest works. But is it a worthwhile investment for 79.99 CAD? Let’s dive into the build! Set Name: Hagrid’s Hut: Buckbeaks Rescue…
Read MoreMore Thoughts From Me #181: Skeptical of Fire Emblem Three Houses
I haven’t always been a Fire Emblem fan. I’ve tried the series in the past, Path of Radiance on the Gamecube for instance, and didn’t care for it. I couldn’t get into Fire Emblem Awakening on the 3DS. But I loved Fire Emblem Fates and Fire Emblem Shadows of Valentia. And so I thought at first I’d be excited for the Switch game. The more I’ve seen of the game though, the less sure I am that its my sort…
Read MoreWolfenstein: Youngblood Review
When diving into the world of Wolfenstein there are plenty of expectations. The alternative-history franchise has a large following of players that judge every new game based on the ones that came before it. This may be an inevitable human trait, but it often does not to justice to the raw quality of the newer title. This pitfall may be one of the biggest reasons some people will shy away from Wolfenstein: Youngblood as it plays drastically differently from its predecessors. This is not, however, necessarily a bad thing. Join us as we dive into this new co-op ...
Read MoreSpiritfarer – Gameplay Trailer
When I first saw Spiritfarer, I had no clue what the game was. Then, I found out it was a sim and I knew I wanted to play it. Check out the new gameplay trailer below and then come back for even more information on this unique game. Spiritfarer is described as “a cozy management game about dying. You play Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased, a Spiritfarer. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits…
Read MoreDestiny Connect: Tick-Tock Travelers – A Guide to Odd Times (Trailer)
Destiny Connect: Tick-Tock Travelers is an upcoming turn-based rpg from NIS America. The setting and characters remind me a lot of Earthbound. Check out the game’s newest trailer to get a look at it and then please come back for more thoughts from me about Destiny Connect: Tick-Tock Travelers! I played a little bit of a Japanese demo of Destiny Connect. Unfortunately, the demo was all in Japanese, so I couldn’t understand what was going on. I did like the…
Read MoreLEGO Jurassic World Brings (LEGO) Dinos to the Switch in September
Did you ever play LEGO Jurassic World? If not, you’ll be getting another chance to check it out when the game releases on the Nintendo Switch in September. LEGO Jurassic World will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on September 17th, 2019. The game is based on the first four Jurassic movies and the three DLC packs that were previously released are also included. I never did play LEGO Jurassic World on the Wii U or any other system. I…
Read MoreSnakebyte Wireless Gamepad 4S Review
Gaming can be an expensive undertaking these days. Even if you stick to one console, your hard earned money will slip away as fast as you let it. Between the sheer magnitude of games available, monthly subscriptions and accessories, there is no shortage of places to spend your money in the world of gaming. Luckily for us consumers, there is also no shortage of ways for you to save money, either. One of the best ways is through third-party hardware like the Snakebyte Wireless Gamepad 4S, which turns an expensive PS4 controller replacement into a much more ...
Read MoreMore Thoughts From Me #180: Make Mine Marvel (Games)
I’ve always been a Marvel comics fan. Spider-man is my all-time favorite superhero. But I also like Daredevil, Silver Surfer, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Iron Man, etc. The Marvel movies are great and I think that Marvel has some excellent video games too. So today, I want to talk about what my favorite Marvel games are past and present. I’ll also look into the future! What do I hope we’ll see next? I’m currently playing Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3…
Read MoreConcrete Genie Draws Its Way Onto the Playstation 4 in October
Are you looking for another exclusive Playstation 4 game to play soon? Then you should be keeping an eye on Concrete Genie! Sony announced today that the game is coming to the system in October! Concrete Genie will be out for the Playstation on October 8th, 2019. The graphics in this game look very good but its absolutely the gameplay that really blows my mind. In Concrete Genie you play as a street artist who draws things on walls and…
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