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Repose – Old Internet

Rob Covell Apr 30, 2025 0

There’s an interesting tale to unravel here, and whilst a lot is presented to you by the occasional character you’ll meet, blanks can be filled in by finding notes left lying around. I won’t go deeper into the plot, but suffice to say it’s…

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Wanderstop – Put the kettle on

Rob Covell Apr 29, 2025 0

There’s a lot to unpack in the story, and I feel that a lot of people, particularly in my age bracket, will get something from it. You have elements of loss of youth, acceptance of failure, and what I felt was the concept of mid-life…

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Azul Duel takes the classic formula and transforms it to a tense head-to-head experience

Matthew Smail Apr 28, 2025 0

Back in December 2017, the original Azul wowed the boardgaming world with its simple gameplay and beautiful yet straightforward components, and even became our best light to medium weight game of the year. Since then, Azul has spawned…

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Thorgal blends adventure with clever tile placement mechanisms for a satisfying experience

Matthew Smail Apr 25, 2025 0

If you’re a fan of Portal Games' Robinson Crusoe, then perhaps their latest release — Thorgal — might also appeal to you. This solo or cooperative game charts the adventures of a lesser known Belgian cartoon hero (the titular Thorgal), but…

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Atomfall might just be the Bioshock of 2025

Matthew Smail Apr 24, 2025 0

Immersive Sims like Thief, Deus Ex and later Bioshock and Dishonoured used to be some of my very favourites. First person games with non-linear ways to make your way through large, complex levels — often driven by a compelling narrative.…

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Commandos Origins offers a long awaited return behind enemy lines

Matthew Smail Apr 23, 2025 0

The original Commandos was one of the smartest, best looking and most innovative games of its time. Back in 1998, there was practically nothing like it, but in the nearly thirty years that have followed, various remakes and remasters of…

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Amerzone is a fitting tribute to a much loved writer and designer, Benoît Sokal

Matthew Smail Apr 22, 2025 0

When Amerzone landed in my inbox, I could hardly believe it. Not only was it only just a few months ago that Microids published a plush, incredibly well-crafted remake of the thirty year old Empire of the Ants, but now they’ve gone ahead…

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Best Equipment for Video Podcasts

Big Boss Battle Team Apr 22, 2025 0

Want to start a video podcast but don’t know what gear you need? Good audio and video gear can make your podcast look professional and keep viewers interested. Picking microphones, cameras or lighting can seem confusing at first. This guide…

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Doomlings rewards selective evolution with victory

Dann Sullivan Apr 21, 2025 0

Doomlings is a quick-play set collection game that plays out through several ages, with each player evolving their own little beasty to score big come the final sunset. We actually wrote about Doomlings about three years ago, when Jupiter…

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SpyGuy Fantasy is a path-based race with an eye spy twist

Dann Sullivan Apr 18, 2025 0

Spy Guy's latest outing is into a fantasy setting that's quite often explored on the boardgame. Rather than Pizza and Traffic Cones, SpyGuy Fantasy has you collaboratively searching out Potions, Coins and Arrows. Before I start, I should…

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