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I've been a fan of Scrabble for as long as I can remember, and when Words With Friends and other such games landed on Facebook and the Android and iOS marketplaces, I grabbed onto them and played them to death. But let's face it - it's an old concept that can get dull pretty quickly, so I'm always on the lookout for interesting new, word game experiences. Enter Upwords, which has been around for a little while now, but has been solely owned by Spin Master for the last few, and has recently recieved a re-release. Do we like this Scrabble-esque title? Let's hop in!

The era of crypto casinos  The world around us is simultaneously transforming, especially after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak that has changed a lot in the processes of digitalization. Some of the activities that almost 10 years ago were not possible to provide online to date are more comfortable to provide using gadgets and the Internet. For example, the most popular type of casino today – Bitcoin casino is a great alternative to entertain yourself online and even earn some real money.…

Mario Golf: Super Rush will be coming to the Nintendo Switch in June. Nintendo released an overview trailer for the game today and you can check it out below. Then please come back here for some thoughts on the game! Mario: Golf: Super Rush will be coming out on June 25th for the Nintendo Switch. The overview trailer reveals that there will be 16 characters, including new ones like Chargin’ Chuck and King Bob-omb! New modes for the game will…

Stadia just announced two more games coming soon as their library continues to grow at a steady pace. Stadia has stated that more than 100 games would be releasing this year which I am excited about.

I've always been a huge fan of tile laying board games, whether that be Carcassonne, Between Two Castle of Mad Kind Ludwig, or even an older more obscure title, La Strada.  What these games tend to excel at are providing a varied, highly replayable experience that never feels exactly the same time-after-time. These are the kinds of games are easy to teach, but often times somewhat difficult to master. When getting Carpe Diem from Ravensburger to the table a few times this weekend, I knew I was in for a good time. But how good? Let's dive in!

There’s a myth about online gambling that says all those that do it are loners. They sit at home, curtains closed, playing slots because they’ve got nobody to talk to. It shouldn’t need saying, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, there’s a social side to online gambling that never really gets talked about. Just like real gambling, there’s more to it than just playing a game. Where does this myth come from? How true is it?…

For the last few decades, skeptics have thought that playing video games was bad for your health. Experts cited the prevalence of addiction and physical ailments that could have otherwise been avoided if games weren’t so frequently played. But modern gaming can actually help those with mental health disorders, especially if they’re looking for effective coping mechanisms that don’t require medication. As natural remedies for anxiety and depression become more popular, people are now looking for better ways to deal…

Casinos have been around for a long time, but they’re changing every year. While the heart and soul stays the same, everything else seems to be different. Forty years ago, the idea of playing real money casino games at home was a pipe dream. Over the years that followed, there were occasional games that recreated blackjack or poker, but it was only with the rise of the internet that things began to really change. Now anybody can play anything they…

Bored at home because you’re socially awkward or uncomfortable around other people? That’s pretty common these days, and it’s not just because of COVID-19. More than 200,000 people in the United States alone suffer from social anxiety and the symptoms thereof. But modern technology has provided a fun solution that doesn’t require intense psychotherapy. In fact, that’s why so many people with the disorder love playing video games in the first place. What is social anxiety and what are the…

The implementation of games in the teaching process is a trend that more teachers are picking up today. But does this method of teaching have any benefits? Let us look at some of the advantages of game-based learning in our schools today. Motivation Whenever games are included in the learning process, the lessons become much more enjoyable. This makes students more motivated to learn. It increases their overall participation in the classroom, making them more perceptive to what they are…