'I SPY Build & Seek' adds new dimensions – literally! – to the classic search-and-find books for young gamers.
Read More »Board and Card Games
PAX East 2025 Day 3: ‘Among Us 3D,’ ‘ctrl.alt.DEAL,’ ‘Heroes of Barcadia’
ctl.alt.DEAL is based on the “paperclip problem," the idea that if AI were given the simple task to make as many paperclips as possible, it would inadvertently destroy the world.
Read More »PAX East 2025: ‘Mafia: The Old Country’ and ‘Magic the Gathering’ x ‘Final Fantasy’ Panels
The developers of 'Mafia: The Old Country' wanted with this release to have a strong focus on a tightly woven narrative experience instead of a sprawling open-world experience.
Read More »PAX East 2025: Attack on Titan: Apocalypse CCG Preview
It was a fast-paced and fun game which I picked up fairly quickly. I was happy to hear that the full game will have much more depth in the cards, and some characters will transform under some conditions.
Read More »PAX East Day 1: ‘Pizza Bandit’ and ‘Fretless,’ Plus ‘Re;ACT’ & ‘Re;MATCH’ Tabletop Games
Using traps, turrets, and grenades as well as melee and ranged weapons, the four of us kept the restaurant clear and the sushi moving to the customers.
Read More »Game Review: ‘One Two Many Rabbits’ from Happy Camper Games
Players seek to empty rabbits out of their hands, but how? It changes with every draw and every roll of the dice.
Read More »RPG Review: ‘Urban Shadows’ from Magpie Games
In 'Urban Shadows' every city has secrets and menageries of power which players can explore with immersive, deep storytelling. And the action can take place in any real city.
Read More »Kids’ Game Review: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Bakeshop from Briarpatch
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Bakeshop serves up fast-paced fun as card players keep a watchful eye for matches of delicious baked goods.
Read More »Board Game Review: ‘Pack the Essentials’ from Wise Wizard
Pack the Essentials from Wise Wizard Games gamifies the eternal struggle of any trip: trying to pack as many cats to take along as you can.
Read More »Card Game Review: ‘Vegetable Stock’ from Arcane Wonders
'Vegetable Stock' from Arcane Wonders is one of the fastest market-changing collection games to be found anywhere.
Read More »
Blogcritics The critical lens on today's culture & entertainment