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We have been reviewing a number of Playmobil sets on the site over the past year or so, and the company is ready to announce their next big series. This time around, the new playsets – under th theme Wiltopia – are being made with 80% sustainable materials! This move towards a more eco friendly production plan is such a fantastic, industry leading practice that I hope more companies adopt. And there is no better way to launch this new…

Sony has created a spotify playlist to highlight games on their updated Playstation Plus program. In this playlist of over 31 songs there are different entries highlighting this months “free” games as well as cuts from their extended library and even some for Game Trials. The current playlist will let you discover over 31 songs from great franchises such as Horizon, Ghost of Tsushima, Crash Bandicoot, Assassin’s Creed, Uncharted, Returnal, Marvel’s Spider-Man and God of War. I imagine they will…

Mad Streets might be one of the craziest fighting games I’ve played in a really long time. Most fighting games have a very specific, somewhat serious way of rolling out the gameplay and the story. But with Mad Streets, a game made by an incredibly small studio, craziness and laughs are key to success, and there are loads of laughs to go around! Here is a bit more about the game from the developers: “Mad Streets is a hilarious multiplayer…

Every once in a while a game hits the board game industry that is so popular, it not only sells out everywhere, but it also gets spinoff releases based on various popular intellectual properties. And that game over the past half decade or so has been Love Letter. While standard Love Letter is a lot of fun, you can now get Batman Love Letter, The Hobbit Love Letter, Marvel Love Letter, and so many more. While each version might give…

Hotel Mario is one of the most popular, infamous, and memorable video games of the 1990’s. Initially released in 1993 to positive reviews, it has since become a cult classic among gamers for its iconic soundtrack, voice acting, animated sequences, and gameplay. It was released on April 5, 1994 on the Phillips CD-I as part of a licensing agreement where Phillips would design Super NES’s CD-ROM add-on. I had the privilege of speaking with Stephen Radosh, who was the designer…

With a release date of May 2022, Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong is one of the most hotly anticipated games of the year. But what exactly can you expect and why is it getting so many tongues wagging? We reveal it all here. What to expect  Coming to PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong is the latest offering in the World of Darkness series. The game centres on three vampires, who each have unique characteristics,…

One of the big announcements of today’s Nintendo Direct mini, perhaps the biggest, was that the Persona series is finally coming to the Nintendo Switch. Check out the announcement trailer and my thoughts below. Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal are all coming to the Nintendo Switch. Wow! This is a huge announcement. A lot of people were wanting these games to come to the Switch. Finally its happening. Persona 5 Royal will be first on…

Being able to purchase a phone unlocked is a huge bonus for fans who want a specific phone but perhaps also want a carrier not selling the phone. Today, OnePlus has announced that they are selling an unlocked version of the OnePlus Nord N20 5G. Those wishing to can now grab the phone and attach any carrier and plan they wish!

Our coverage of LEGO Jurassic World continues with another fantastic set from the fine folks at The LEGO Group International. The last set we looked at was an impressive, shareable set that includes three minifigures and a large Carnotaurus. This one is equally as impressive, and even includes the first official floatable boat in the series! Let’s take a look at the Baryonyx Dinosaur Boat Escape!

With the release of the final Jurassic World film, dinosaurs have been given yet another boost. Toys are being released, board games are coming out, and there is lots to be excited about if you are a lover of the giant beasts. Our friends at the LEGO Group International were kind enough to send over a few sets for us to review, and first up is the Carnotaurus Chase. Let's take a look!