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Matt is B3's resident Head of Board Games. As a life-long fan of all things gaming he'll also occasionally be found covering video games with the team,
Games based on animated movie IP’s have a long and varied history. Most are garbage, but history has revealed a few gems, The 16-bit trio of Jungle Book, Aladdin and Lion King, for example, are among the best, and Toy Story wasn’t half bad…
Element Space is a deep, ambitious and flawed space opera
When I think of space-based roleplaying games, I’m always led back to the Mass Effect trilogy, and while Bioware’s series had its ups and downs (or at least the occasional flat spot) it left a lasting impression. Element Space clearly draws…
Heroes of Tenefyr offers light relief from heavier dungeon crawls
When it first launched back at the start of 2019, Heroes of Tenefyr was seen as something of a surprise hit. The first print run sold out quickly, and fans of the game really enjoyed the mixture of light deckbuilding, push your luck and…
Rugby 20 puts up a fight to be proud of, but ultimately loses momentum
There are very few Rugby games for fans to choose from, and my whole life I’ve rucked my way from one dismal experience to another. There have been some exceptions, with Jonah Lomu Rugby the notable one. Big Ben Interactive and Eko Software…
Deep Sky Derelicts is the perfect choice for Nintendo Switch
Some matches are made in heaven, others, in outer space. Deep Sky Derelicts is already known for being a superb PC game, but it really was made for the Nintendo Switch. This compelling, somewhat repetitive roguelike is perfect for commutes…
Broken Lines is a tactical strategy game with heart
It seems that the Nintendo Switch is destined to be home to an ever-increasing number of turn-based tactical and real-time strategy games, which suits me just fine. The latest to elbow its way onto my 32gb of internal memory is Broken…
Nagaraja is a head to head Temple of Doom simulator
Every once in a while, a board game comes along which is almost completely unique. For better or worse, there’s little I enjoy more than exploring new systems, components and mechanics. Having begun playing Nagaraja without any…
Prospero Hall’s Horrified is the most compelling cooperative game since…
If you love the idea of running around the locations of classic horror movies such as Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula and The Invisible Man, then Horrified might be just what you’re looking for. This wholly cooperative game pits up to five…
The EPIC Card Game might be the MTG replacement you’ve been waiting for
With its roots firmly planted in the same soil as Magic: The Gathering, EPIC Card Game is a 2015 deckbuilding and card battling game that is about to see a full digital relaunch. As someone who first learned to play MTG via the Duels of the…
Conqueror: Final Conquest simulates the pressure of leading a vast empire
It’s not often that we see a game that is designed and produced in the Middle East (except, of course, probably the most important board game ever made; Chess, which originated in either India or Persia). Conqueror: Final Conquest is a…