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Below, you'll find all of our latest reviews and previews for both tabletop and gaming! We publish a number of gaming reviews and gaming previews a week, and at least one tabletop review or tabletop preview every week!


Val and Hinna in Visions of Mana
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Visions of Mana Review - An Exceptional Venture

Our Visions of Mana review goes into detail about how well-rounded, lovable, and hopeful the newest Mana game is for nearly every player.

August 27, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

Gundam Breaker 4 Key Art
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Gundam Breaker 4 Review - Build Fighters

We reviewed Gundam Breaker 4, and despite a lackluster story and repetitive gameplay, the amount of Gunpla customization is unrivaled.

August 27, 2024 | 03:00 EDT

Core Keeper key art banner featuring first three bosses.
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Core Keeper Review - Mining Into Full Launch

Review of Core Keeper's 1.0 launch details all you need to know about the mining sandbox title's areas to explore, and its surprising storyline.

August 26, 2024 | 04:14 EDT

Star Wars Outlaws Key Art
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Star Wars Outlaws Review - Among Thieves

Star Wars Outlaws launches the series into an open world landscape filled with fantastical characters, and an original story that proves you don't have to be a Jedi to get things done.

August 26, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

Bushido The Deep
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Bushido The Deep Themed Warband Review

The Deep rises, carried on the wrath of the Pirate Queen. We check out the new Jung Pirates-themed warband for the Bushido skirmish wargame.

August 22, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

The Jackbox Naughty Pack Preview Image
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The Jackbox Naughty Pack Delivers Fun Games, Naughty Still To Be Seen

Trying out the Jackbox Naughty Pack the prompts are definitely more adult-oriented, but Naughty might still be out of reach

August 21, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

Reanimal Key Visual
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Tarsier Studios' Reanimal Introduces a Tense and Terrifying Journey

Reanimal, the new horror game from Tarsier Studios, puts the emphasis on tension, thick atmosphere, and co-op gameplay.

August 20, 2024 | 02:48 EDT

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Tactical Breach Wizards Review - Breach and Seer

Tactical Breach Wizards from Suspicious Developments is here, and we have a verdict on this new turn-based tactics title.

August 19, 2024 | 01:00 EDT

Wukong wearing a blindfold in key art for Black Myth: Wukong
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Black Myth: Wukong Review - Serious Monkey Business

In our Black Myth: Wukong review, we take a look at a Chinese mythology-inspired Soulslike that has everything it takes to be a future classic.

August 16, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

Review header image for Castaway.
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Castaway Review - A Delightful Little Adventure

In Castaway, fight through several dungeons and save your furry companion, all the while using fun equipment fit for the job.

August 16, 2024 | 06:00 EDT

Hinna and Val in Visions of Mana
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Visions of Mana Final Preview - Cute, Relaxing, and Fun

The preview for Visions of Mana is promising, showcasing a lot of different parts for players to love and enjoy on release.

August 14, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

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Mother Machine Preview - Chaos Gremlins Reign Supreme

We got an early look Mother Machine, the new title from the creators of Curious Expeditions. While the core gameplay is different it's clear to see some DNA (as twisted as it has become) is still present in this new roguelite platformer.

August 13, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

The crow stands on a campfire in Just Crow Things.
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Just Crow Things Review – Rising to the Caw of Doody

In our Just Crow Things review, we take a look at whether this comedy game about caw-sing chaos lands all of its meta jokes.

August 12, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

Warhammer 40K Boarding Actions Book
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Warhammer 40K Boarding Actions Compendium Review

Love 40K Boarding Actions? The rules have all been collated into a single book which we check out in our Warhammer 40K Boarding Actions Compendium Review.

August 10, 2024 | 05:00 EDT

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Creatures Of Ava Review - The Mystery Of Avatar With A Song In Its Step

Creatures of Ava is an beautiful story about exploration and environmentalism filled with a beautiful world to explore and fascinating animals to help you

August 5, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

Wizkids Vecna Eve of Ruin Miniatures boxes with TR Review Overlay
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Wizkids Vecna Eve of Ruin D&D Miniatures Review - Miska The Wolf-Spider Is Ready To Fight

We got to dive into WizKids Vecna: Eve of Ruin minis getting to highlight the terrifying Miska, the wide variety of Devils present in D&D, and a lot of Kuo-Toa.

August 5, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

Warcrow Winds from the North
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Warcrow Winds From The North Review

Warcrow, a new fantasy wargame from Corvus Belli, launches with a boxed set. We look at the game and the set in our Warcrow Winds From The North review.

August 5, 2024 | 06:00 EDT

Promo art for Fields of Mistria
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Fields of Mistria Review - The Next Best Cozy Farming Sim

Fields of Mistria is the culmination of everything right in the cozy farming sim genre, and it's a game everyone should experience.

August 2, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

Star Wars Bounty Hunters
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Star Wars Bounty Hunters Card Game Review

Draw a card, pick your target, hire bounty hunters, buy droids and complete contracts. All in a day's work in our Star Wars Bounty Hunters Review.

August 1, 2024 | 10:05 EDT

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SteamWorld Heist II Review - An Underwhelming Haul o' Loot

We take a new turn-based tactics game for a spin, this time with SteamWorld Heist II.

August 1, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

Header image for Star Wars: Bounty Hunter
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Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Review - Jango Deserves Better

Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is getting up there in age, and even this port can't do much to make up for that.

July 31, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

Kay Vess pointing a blaster at a rodian.
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What I Learned About Star Wars Outlaws in a 4 Hour Demo

We had the chance to play Star Wars Outlaws for 4 hours. It seems primed for greatness and may be talked about in the same breath as Andor.

July 30, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

The play track for Inject in Spin Rhythm XD
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Spin Rhythm XD VR Review – A Virtual Reality of Rhythm

Spin Rhythm XD is an innovative take on rhythm games, with the VR version feeling somewhere between drumming and DJing. It’s an electrifying way to feel your music.

July 30, 2024 | 09:30 EDT

Mark, the main character of Until Then, posing in front of a mirror
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Until Then Review - Soulcrushingly Beautiful

Until Then doesn't shy away from its Filipino references and it delivers a masterpiece of a narrative. Read our review to find out more about it.

July 30, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

A spread-shot cover of CONSCRIPT, showcasing the games logo in front of the main character in a darkened room.
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CONSCRIPT Review - A Glorious Set of Stairs We Make

After several years in development, Catchweight Studios' CONSCRIPT has arrived, boasting itself to be a love letter to survival horror classics. But is it a war worth fighting for? Read our review to find out more.

July 30, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

Warcry Briar and Bone
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Warcry Briar and Bone Review

The latest expansion for Warcry once again sees the forces of life and death in a bitter struggle. Read on for details in our Warcry Pyre and Flood Review.

July 27, 2024 | 07:57 EDT

Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game box with the TR graphics for a review
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Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game Review - A Gateway For New Players To TTRPG

Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game Hungering Abyss is a TTRPG adventure in a box with a focus on teaching that might be the perfect gateway to playing TTRPGs.

July 25, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

key art for The Star Named EOS
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The Star Named EOS Review - Quick, Charming Puzzle Fun

The Star Named EOS is a charming story-driven puzzle game that's great for a night in. While it doesn't particularly stand out, it's good for puzzle lovers.

July 23, 2024 | 03:00 EDT

Necromunda: Hive Secundus
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Necromunda: Hive Secundus Review

Something stirs in the underhive. We find out what, and how to use the new campaign boxed set in our Necromunda: Hive Secundus review.

July 20, 2024 | 05:00 EDT

A spread-shot cover of Dungeons of Hinterberg, showcasing the protagonist Luisa poised for battle against a backdrop of Hinterberg's citizens and Hinterberg's monsters.
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Dungeons of Hinterberg Review - Airbrushed Brochure

Dungeons of Hinterberg promises the holiday of a lifetime, a spa day mixed with a delve through dangerous caverns. But is it a tourist trap you won't want to leave, or will you be taking the first train home? Read our review to find out more.

July 18, 2024 | 06:06 EDT

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Talisman 5e Review - Fast Paced High Fantasy Adventures

Having not played Talisman before I was immediately hooked to Talisman 5e from Avalon Hill, even if the rules need some clarity

July 16, 2024 | 11:38 EDT

A photo of the Epic Encounters: Local Legends Tavern Kit and four encounter boxes sitting on a gaming mat.
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Epic Encounters: Local Legends Review – Legendary Bar Stories

Epic Encounters: Local Legends brings Steamforged Games' meticulous design to fantasy taverns antics and smaller battles. This is our review.

July 16, 2024 | 08:37 EDT

A promotional image of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. The logo is on the right, and Yoshiro, Soh, and a troop of masked villagers are visible on the left.
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Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Review – Tactical Demon Slaying

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a compelling blend of third-person action with tactical real-time strategy. This is our review.

July 15, 2024 | 02:04 EDT

A photo of a copy of My Little Pony: Dark Skies Over Equestria on a gaming mat.
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My Little Pony: Dark Skies Over Equestria Review – Changeling Mischief

My Little Pony: Dark Skies Over Equestria brings solidly designed Changeling PCs and a decent adventure featuring Queen Chrysalis. This is our review.

July 11, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

Erenville smiling in front of a blue sky
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Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Review - An Inconsistent Vacation

Final Fantasy XIV's latest expansion has a lot to live up to, but check out why we have mixed feelings with our Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Review.

July 10, 2024 | 03:49 EDT

The Standard and Alternate Artwork cover for Quests From The Infinite Staircase
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Quests From The Infinite Staircase D&D Review - Perfect For More Than A One-Shot, But Not A Campaign

Quests From The Infinite Staircase is a new set of anthology adventures celebrating Dungeons & Dragon's history with returning adventures from the early 80s in medium length formats. Check out our review!

July 8, 2024 | 03:00 EDT

Image of a run in Dice and Fold with 84 Coins on the Screen
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Dice & Fold Review - An Excellent Dice-Filled Dungeon Delve

If you're seeking a satisfying roguelike that combines dungeon delving and dice rolls, then this Dice & Fold Review may interest you.

July 8, 2024 | 07:08 EDT

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SunnySide Review - Buggy but Absolutely Worth It

Our SunnySide review breaks down the overwhelmingly good with the drastically bad and explains why the game is still worth investing time into.

July 2, 2024 | 09:30 EDT

Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars Review image depicting the core components of the game against an illustrated backdrop.
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Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars Review - Skirmish Done Right

Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars brings fast-paced, easy to learn action to the table in an approachable skirmish game based on the popular Swedish Tabletop RPG

July 2, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

Expedition To The Barrier Peaks D&D
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Dungeons & Dragons Expedition To The Barrier Peaks Preview - Stepping Directly Into Science Fiction

Last week we got invited to a session of Expedition To The Barrier Peaks, one of the remastered D&D adventures included in Quests From The Infinite Staircase, we also get to try out the latest of D&DBeyond's map features

July 1, 2024 | 01:00 EDT

An image of the Box Art for Wyrmspan, featuring the board game box and a button that reads TechRaptor Review.
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Wyrmspan Review - Takes Wingspan To New Heights

In our Wyrmspan review, we dive into the new game inspired by Wingspan, covering how it plays, how it differs from Wingspan, and our overall impressions.

June 26, 2024 | 03:06 EDT

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SteamWorld Heist II Preview - Time to Plunder

We take a look at the upcoming tactical strategy game, SteamWorld Heist II. Now with pirates and lots of water!

June 26, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

The First Descendant Preview Header Image
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The First Descendant Preview - Nexon's Answer to Destiny

Nexon's looter shooter, The First Descendant, looks to hook players with its gameplay loop, but does it stack up?

June 26, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

Marvel: Crisis Protocol new packs released for Shang-Chi, Silver Sable, Black Panther, and Namor - boxes and unpainted miniatures against a white background.
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Marvel: Crisis Protocol - Black Panther, Shang-Chi, and More Review

Our review of new Marvel: Crisis Protocol packs - featuring Shang-Chi, Silver Sable, Namor, and Black Panther - dives into highs and lows of each unit!

June 24, 2024 | 11:16 EDT

Riven Key Art
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Riven Review - Islands of Adventure

We review the remake of Riven - a beautiful new imagining of the classic puzzle game and a worthy continuation to the legacy of the Myst series.

June 24, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

A spread-shot cover of VALORANT, showcasing playable character Viper posing next to the games logo and against a red backdrop.
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VALORANT Console Preview - One Tap, B Plant, No Cap

With it continuing to make waves on the FPS and eSports scene, Riot Games has decided that console players should share VALORANT's fun - Is the beta a showcase of what's made the game a hit since 2020? Read our VALORANT preview to find out more.

June 24, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

Aska Final Preview - Cover Image Running Through Town
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Aska Will Test Your Survival Skills (and Your Patience)

Can Aska succeed with its combination of survival and colony sim gameplay? Check out our final Aska Preview to see our thoughts after 150 hours of gameplay.

June 24, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

An image of the new Warhammer Age of Sigmar Skaventide launch box, and many built minis among it.
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Warhammer Age of Sigmar Skaventide Review - The Perfect Starter Set

We got our grubby little Skaven paws on a preview copy of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar Skaventide, the new launch box for 4th edition! Read on for our thoughts!

June 22, 2024 | 08:29 EDT

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Fallen Aces Preview - It's Gabagood

From publisher New Blood Interactive we have thoughts on the immersive sim Fallen Aces, now out in Early Access.

June 19, 2024 | 02:59 EDT

A hobbit hole built into a hillside on a sunny day.
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Tales of the Shire Preview - The Hobbit Simulator We've Always Wanted

We had a chance to go hands-on with Tales of the Shire. it's the hobbit simulator you've been waiting for.

June 19, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

Magic: The Gathering presents its Universes Beyond crossover with Assassin's Creed
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The Assassin’s Creed Magic: The Gathering Set Has Me Hooked

The Universes Beyond crossover featuring Assassin's Creed is a pleasant delight, showing how Magic: The Gathering can creatively don the white hooded cloak.

June 18, 2024 | 02:00 EDT