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Whenever I open anything large than a little card game, we always try to take a two-article approach to our content: one article to go over the game’s components, and another to review the game. I was actually expecting to find a lot more inside the box when I opened my first ever Unmatched title, and was surprised – yet surprisingly delighted – by how little there was. Still, why not go over everything that comes in this box, which…

Solstis was a game I was really interested in just based on the look of the box. It looks like a cozy and fun 2-player game that is both relaxing and competitive. I think that probably accurately reflects the intent of the game, but I was personally left unsure of how I felt after about a half dozen plays. Don’t get me wrong, the concept here is actually pretty interesting. Players are drafting tiles from a central display by “capturing”…

Large and unnatural board game boxes really suck to store, and I’ll openly admit I haven’t purchased games in the past simply because of their sheer size. Almanac: The Crystal Peaks probably would have been one of those games, but after seeing someone playing it at GenCon 2025, the table presence was so impressive I had to try it. Lucky for me that Kolossal Games reached out and provided a copy for me to review, so let’s take a look…

To say I could review Sengoku Dynasty would be an error – this is a big game with a lot going on, and the few days I’ve invested into the game isn’t enough to fully understand all the moving pieces here. What I can say is that I haven’t been this invested in a survival game since ARK: Survival Evolved. Despite some minor technical issues and camera problems, I think Sengoku Dynasty is looking very promising, and the Japanese setting…

Today Nintendo had a Direct and it focused one game: Kirby Air Riders for Nintendo Switch 2. I watched the Direct and I couldn’t believe how much I really loved what I saw. Let’s talk about it! When a 45 minute Nintendo Direct was announced for Kirby Air Riders I was skeptical. I had never played the original and while I like Kirby, would I even be interested in a Kirby racing game? I decided to watch the direct anyway.…

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Unfortunately, I hear that saying all the time, I even tell people that, and yet I’ve been passing on Thunder Road Vendetta for years now because, “I don’t like racing games.” Frustratingly, outside of knowing there was a bit of edginess you don’t find in something like Heat: Pedal to the Metal, I just assumed this was a game about racing from A to B, and whoever…

Nintendo has announced a direct for the upcoming Kirby Air Riders for Nintendo Switch 2. We have the details so far blow. A Nintendo Direct for Kirby Air Riders for Nintendo Switch 2 has been announced for tomorrow, August 19th at 8 a.m. The Direct will be roughly 45 minutes long. Mr. Sakurai (Smash Bros) will host the Direct. We don’t know much about Kirby Air Riders yet. The first game was on the Gamecube and was a racing game…

If you’ve ever wanted a football game that’s unpredictable yet simple to control, Soccer Random delivers exactly that. In this game, a single button controls all the action, but every match feels different thanks to randomized physics, terrain, and characters. Despite its apparent simplicity, winning consistently takes more than just quick reflexes — it requires timing, positioning, and adaptability. In this guide, we’ll break down the mechanics, strategies, and techniques you need to improve your performance. Whether you’re playing alone…

I’m a massive Lord of the Rings fan, and the past 12 months have been great for Lord of the Rings board game fans. Lord of the Rings Duel (a reimagining of 7 Wonders Duel), The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game, and now The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship. All of the games have been fantastic in their own way, but Fate of the Fellowship is one of the best…

Although the timeframe and theme of Gatsby wasn’t as interesting to me as I first thought before opening the box, the colorful artwork and nifty little wooden pieces makes me want to give the game a shot. That, and I love to have two player games in the house for my wife and I to play. I’ve been swayed by nice components and art before, so can Gatsby do that for me too? Honestly, I only have one gripe with…