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The Octopath Traveler series has been the leader in the HD-2D style of games since it started. We reviewed the second game in the series (link please) and liked it a lot. And soon a third game, Octopath Traveler 0, will be added. A demo is now available and we checked it out. Octopath Traveler 0 will be coming out on December 4th, 2025 for Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 (among other systems). A demo was released for the game…

Marvelous Europe just gave fans of farming and fantasy RPGs something to celebrate! The publisher announced two free updates for its latest titles — Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma and STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar — plus a special digital sale on Steam and the Nintendo eShop.  If you love mixing farming with adventure, this update is for you. The new “STORY OF SEASONS Bundle” brings classic farm animals from Grand Bazaar into the Rune Factory world. Players can now…

When assessing how video games should be packaged for the consumer, I have waivered a lot on what I think should be included and how optional add-ons should be handled. Selfishly, I love well produce board games that include metal coins, and that’s why I often go the deluxe board game route when using Kickstarter or Gamefound. But I also know that not everyone has that kind of money, and with that in mind, I love how Stonemaier Games handles…

When Tokaido Duo arrived at the house for review yesterday, I was actually expecting a bit more. When I finally got the box unwrapped and everything punched, I was actually shocked by the lack of pieces in the box. I’m not sitting here claiming this is a bad thing, but from what I had read, there is a good amount of depth in this game, yet the component quantity is so minimal! I’m ok with only a few components in…

Exploding Kittens has never been a game I particularly enjoyed, and honestly after playing this board game adaptation, I could take it or leave it. My kids, however, absolutely love Exploding Kittens, and all the spinoffs like Exploding Minions. Watching them enjoy Exploding Kittens: The Board Game has been really fun, and while it’s not for me, it is definitely for them. Exploding Kittens: The Board Game feels incredibly familiar when you play, despite a completely different end-game goal. In…

While I’ve already written at length why Whispers in the Well is one of the best Disney Lorcana releases to date, it’s hard to follow-up the Fabled accessories release. While I think the Illumineers Trove has come back down to earn – so it’s more in line with releases previous to Fabled – the playmats and starter decks continue to impress. The decks, specifically, are some of the best starter decks in recent memory. The Judy Hopps and Nick Wylde…

I think it was going to be hard for Ravensburger and Disney Lorcana to follow-up on the Fabled release. Despite my desire to not see so many reprinted cards, there was some fantastic artwork, a great franchise in The Goofy Movie added to the mix, and one of the best Illumineers Trove’s I ever seen. While there are some drawbacks this time around – Illumineers Trove has come back down to earth, in line with previous releases – Whispers in…

It is funny how we place value in video games that we purchase. If someone sells you an INCREDIBLE 2-3 hour game for 19.99, is that good value? Sure, hour wise you aren’t getting a lot for your twenty bucks, but was the experience worth it? On the flipside, I’ve found that people freak out on big, AAA titles if there isn’t 100+ hours of content for the 89.99 CAD price tag. Everyone is going to value video games differently,…

Its almost time for the holidays again! Nintendo announced today deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. We have the details below. With the holiday season right around the corner, Nintendo has announced upcoming deals for Nintendo Switch hardware and games. Starting on Nov. 20, select stores will have deals on Princess Peach Showtime!, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Luigi’s Mansion 3, KIRBY’S Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey, Nintendo Switch…

Cozy games have been all the rage in the past few years, and while many have succeeded in creating cozy games that appeal to the masses – Flamecraft comes to mind here – not everyone sees the success that Cardboard Alchemy saw. Smirk and Dagger went on their own cozy game quest based on books, and while the theme wasn’t something that grabbed me – I’m not a book person – the gameplay was so engaging I cannot wait to…