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I was a really cool kid. I had Castle Greyskull. Oh yeah. You can be retroactively envious of me. That’s fine. Though I don’t have it anymore, soon, I’ll be able to relive that childhood as CMON has announced that they’re making a Masters of the Universe board game. From the article: CMON has the…
So, this story isn’t about a particular game or series, but about your game shops getting the games you want. Alliance Game Distributors has reconfigured to make sure their workers are safe in their warehouse and are now able to ship out product again. If your game store has an account, they can log in…
One of the perks of being here in the CMON offices is that I sometimes get a chance to get a closer look at some of the projects they’re working on. People got a first look at Massive Darkness during the CMON Expo last weekend. I was able to snap a few photos during the…
Days of Wonder Announces Ticket to Ride: Amsterdam Can’t really go traveling around right now. But even if I could, I doubt I’d be able to make it out to someplace like Amsterdam, as much as I’d like to someday go. Well, I can still live vicariously through games. And soon, I’ll be able to…
Normally, when you see a little bunny, you’re all, “d’aww! Wookit da widdle bun-bun!” But when your bunny sets off the giant robot alert… <whoop! whoop! whoop!> things have gotten a little darker. Cyber Bunny is the sixth monster that will be appearing in King of Tokyo: Dark Edition. Get a little look at him…
I’m kind of surprised we haven’t seen this one before. It seems a rather natural fit for both the system and the universe. The OP Games and Games Workshop have announced that they’re teaming up to bring us Warhammer 40k Risk. Conquer the galaxy in all new ways. From the post: The chance to combine…
Many of you out there are at home these days. If you’re super-lucky, you’ve got other gamers you’re living with so you can get some games in while the world does its thing outside. If you’re like me, you don’t have anyone else around. As such, even a 2-player game is 1 player too many….
At home and played all your games already? Can’t go out and get something new right now? Deliveries take too long? Well, Asmodee is here to help. They’ve released a digital, revised edition of the fan-favorite game, Agricola on multiple platforms. From the announcement: Asmodee Homepage
A worldwide pandemic. Not being able to go outside. Zombies. Well, two out of three ain’t bad for our current way of life. Thankfully, things aren’t as bad right now as they are in Resident Evil. But soon, that game will be making it to your tabletops in a new way with the Resident Evil…
The Coronavirus outbreak has affected everyone on the planet in some way or another. The gaming industry, in particular, has been hit hard as manufacturing centers, shipping centers, and gaming stores have slowed down or closed during this time. As such, CMON has posted an update about how things are going with them, hoping to…
Most of us can’t get out to the game shops right now. We’re at home and are simply staying put. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get a new game on your table. Asmodee has posted up a handful of games that you can download and print and play right now, including multiple languages. Head…
With the world all sick, there’s delays in all sorts of production and manufacturing. This includes the gaming industry. As such, Asmodee has announced that they’re delaying all product releases until at least May 1st so that their workers can stay home and hopefully not catch COVID-19. From the website: Asmodee USA has continued to…
As I mentioned, a lot of different countries rolled out new regulations and closures during the outbreak. Japanime Games is being affected by these new orders and have temporarily stopped shipping product. From the announcement: Hey everyone! We hope this message finds you safe and healthy. We know things are all over the place right…
Forgotten Waters, the upcoming storybook game from Plaid Hat Games, has an app that goes along with it. But how will it integrate with the gameplay? Is it require? What can you expect from it? You’ve obviously got questions and Plaid Hat Games has answers. They’ve posted up a little factoid about what you will…
Everyone’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will soon be swinging his way onto your tabletops in Marvel United. CMON is showing off the upcoming Enter the Spider-Verse expansion where you can get your hands on Peter Parker’s original version, Miles Morales’ update, and Spider-Gwen’s skilled version as well. All that while the Green Goblin flies overhead. From…
Looney Labs are masters at making quick, little, fun games that can fit in your pocket. They tend to take simple mechanics and pieces and turn them into something greater. Well, they’re looking to expand their game line by four new sets. As such, they’ve launched their Pyramid Quartet Kickstarter campaign. From the campaign: Pyramid…
Board games aren’t new. They’ve been around for thousands of years and some look surprisingly familiar. Smithsonian magazine has a nice story covering some of the most popular ancient games. Maybe some will make a comeback? Long before Settlers of Catan, Scrabble and Risk won legions of fans, actual Roman legions passed the time by playing Ludus…
Growing a civilization isn’t easy. And just what are those other people doing in that next civilization over, anyway? That’s what you get to find out in Plans and Ploys, the first expansion for Tapestry. It’s available to pre-order now from Stonemaier Games. Get some new options for your civilization, build landmarks, and spy on…
Well, it’s an inventive name. I’ll definitely give it that. It has me intrigued. And looking over the gameplay, it’s certainly not something you see everyday. A maniac has built a murder castle. You helped him do so. Now, you find yourself in said murder castle trying to find evidence to clear your name as…
The most nefarious evildoers are planning destruction and conquest the likes of which has never been seen before. In order to stop them, Earth’s mightiest heroes must band together. That’s what’s going on in Marvel United, a new board game announced by CMON and Spin Masters. From the post: Heroes are those who in the…
Rome. They were quite the empire. They were able to turn the Mediterranean into their own, personal lake. Soon, you’ll be able to try and relive those glory days with Roman Banners, a new expansion coming for Empires of the North from Portal Games. This new expansion will add the Roman faction, along with new…
It’s getting cold out here in the northern hemisphere. Winter winds are quickly approaching. And that’s not the only cold thing headed your way. Cephalofair Games has announced Frosthaven. Yes, it’s a new Gloomhaven world to explore around in. The company is also taking the chance to update some of the mechanics of the game,…
It’s a collection of some of the most iconic Disney characters ever assembled. It’s a video game franchise that has been entertaining millions. It’s a board game with a lasting legacy. And it’s all coming together in Talisman: Kingdom Hearts Edition, available now from USAopoly. Gather your characers and quest all around the board, fighting…
Big Kid Games is running a Kickstarter campaign for their Heritage Edition of Montana as well as a pair of expansions, Goldrush and Longhorn. If you’re wanting all the Montana action, this is the place to be. From the campaign: The campaign’s about 4/5 of the way to its goal, but there’s only 7 days…
CMON might’ve just wrapped up funding on the 2nd edition of Zombicide, but that’s not the end of the Zombicide news. You might remember a while ago that they announced a Night of the Living Dead version of the game. That disappeared for a while, but you can’t keep a dead body down. It’s back…
A crime wave is hitting the city. Three cases have landed on your desk and you need to solve them. But they’re not going to be easy. You’ll have to weigh out the clues, investigate, and finally bring justice to bear. That’s the story behind Detective: Season One, a new game in the popular Detective…
Path of the Serpent, new expansion for Mansions of Madness, is soon to hit game shelves. As always, intrepid Investigators will be trying to stop the nefarious forces of evil from bringing harm to humanity. But who are these stalwart defenders? In this preview, we get a look at exactly that, checking out the four…
Zombicide 2nd Edition is rapidly approaching. But what about all the people that have been collecting the game for over 7 years now? What will happen to their collections? In this article, CMON talks about the upgrade kit that will be available, letting people bring their old games into the new system. From the article:…
Gamelyn Games is known for their Tiny Epic line. Now, it’s time to add another. This time around, it’s Dinosaurs. You’re a dinosaur rancher and you’re looking to acquire, breed, and sell all the best dinosaurs that you can. But they’re ornery types, and corraling a multi-ton behemoth isn’t going to be easy. This new…
’tis the season for witches. Groups of them hover around bubbling cauldrons, mixing their various concoctions. And that’s just what’s being added to The Quacks of Quedlinburg. The Herb Witches, the game’s new expansion, is available now. Along with adding new recipes and ingredients, you can even add a 5th player to the action. Are…
