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As gamers, we love what we do, but providing that same level of excitement we get when playing RPGs, video games or even chess to our kids can be a challenge. This new Baby Gamer Board Books series can help get them started right on their first quests.

Tetragon is one of those games that is almost mesmerizing. From the gentle soundtrack to the lovely 2D art, Tetragon is a very relaxing experience, especially for a puzzle game. The graphics and unique mechanics just makes this stylish puzzler even more enjoyable.

Night Book is an occult thriller interactive movie game from Wales Interactive that has players trying to keep the main character and her family alive as she faces off with vindictive spirits and a lingering curse that threatens to destroy everything she loves.

If you were a fan of the original game, or just like JRPGs in general, then NEO: The World Ends With You is a fascinating title with fantastic visual style and real remixed songs and music. This could be the action RPG of the year in what is already a crowded field.

Patron is a brand new city builder that prides itself on realistic difficulty. There is also a strong political underpinning so that budding rulers can make enemies. Unfortunately for our Modern Gamer, the ultimate enemy was starvation, which her colonists experienced a lot.

The Witcher Monster Slayer is an augmented reality exploration game that challenges players to become an elite monster hunter like the witchers of legend. You will literally be walking the path around your home while using your phone to peer into a terrifying world of monsters and adventure.

The surprise hit Black Book game is an RPG adventure that is steeped in dark Slavic myths. You play a young sorceress who uses her wits, magic and a killer fighting deck to combat those evil forces and bring peace to her world.

Following up on their excellent documentary type game Attentat 1942, the new Svoboda 1945: Liberation drama finds players investigating the sad tales of historical atrocities that took place in and around Czechoslovakia during World War II. Like it’s predecessor, Svoboda offers some powerful gameplay.

Set up like a television series, the Dark Nights With Poe and Munro game follows two charismatic radio hosts as they fumble through some strange and at times unsettling supernatural mysteries while also building up their relationship and trying to stay alive.

Slicing, burning, skewering, zapping and grinding poor little green orcs is a ton of fun in this silly series. Orcs Must Die! 3 is the long-awaited sequel to this action-packed game. Gamers really love this series, and from the way that Orcs Must Die! 3 plays, you will see why.

Ascension is a fast paced deckbuilding game designed by Magic Pro Tour champions Justin Gary, Rob Dougherty, and Brian Kibler, with artwork by Eric Sabee. It’s a dynamic experience where players have to react and adjust their strategy accordingly. It’s a beloved game, and this is the tenth anniversary edition.

Big Farm Story is a delightful game for casual players, or those who just want to get away from the harshness of reality for a while. It’s a lot like Animal Crossing that way, but with so much more to accomplish and enjoy. So come on down to the Big Farm to experience a fun and relaxing time and a fine story.

This week Neal ranks his top 5 Franchises that can earn money from everything that is not a core game. His rankings look at merchandise saturation and the franchises standing with fans. So lets take a look at everything from Zelda t-shirts to Nuka-Cola in a bottle this week as Neal clears out his memorabilia shelf.

Michael’s back with a look at the upcoming season for this week’s Anime Sunday. It’s his Most Anticipated Fall 2021 Anime!

Blerdcon 2021 was a roaring success. As usual, the organizers and volunteers overcame many challenges, including COVID-19, and put on a great and unique show that was obviously loved by the community. It will no doubt be even bigger next year.

Our Save State supreme columnist admits that he is pretty much rubbish at fighting games, but that has not curtailed his love for pugilistic pummeling. This week he takes a swing at Guilty Gear Strive. Will it be a knockout?

Porkrine really thought that he had found a way to get the gang out of the garage with a hot show idea and a celebrity guest. But maybe the delirium took hold, because something isn’t right.

E3 Expo 2021 is in full swing and the GiN Lounge is digesting all the exciting news from the show. It’s quite a celebration this week with music by Diego Nava and special guest Ben Becton. Come join the party.

Following the Grand Final of the WRC 2021 eSports presented by TOYOTA Gazoo on September 8 live from the Olympic Velodrome in Athens, NACON and KT Racing Studio are pleased to report on the victory of Lohan ‘Nexl’ Blanc.