Manor Lords recently released to Steam Early Access, and while the developer Slavic Magic thought they might get a few hundred players, millions flocked to that new banner. We dive into this unique medieval city builder to see if it’s worth playing in Early Access and where the title might go next.
Not only does Pocket Fishing on the Nintendo Switch let players experience fishing adventures while on the go, but it also simulates five amazingly challenging fishing locations around the world from New Zealand to Norway and the Amazon River.
The liminal horror genre continues to expand, with independent developer Tensori taking the genre into Pools, or specifically, into hundreds of interesting and impossible pools that players must walk, swim and explore as they try to slowly escape this weird and wet world.
Dungeon Masters looking for a challenge for their powerful Dungeons and Dragons players who have already topped tenth level should get the new “Vecna: Eve of Ruin” supplement, which is all about the notorious Dungeons and Dragons villain and many other characters.
The Settlers of Catan is a beloved classic board game around the world and is played in multiple countries in over 40 languages. Now, that magic comes to the console with CATAN for Nintendo Switch with all the classic board game’s strategy and some enjoyable Switch-specific additions.
Offering players an old school detective thriller, Let Bions Be Bygones is told using incredible pixel art and a large cast in an episodic format. The experience may have gamers fondly remembering the golden era of point and click adventures.
Developer Vanillaware is known for titles with solid mechanics, and the SRPG Unicorn Overlord might just be their best one yet. It offers incredibly satisfying strategy gameplay that is not often found on consoles, making it a must-have for Switch, PlayStation or Xbox armchair generals.
Quilts and Cats of Calico is a board game adaptation that’s got some solid mechanics. Players build elaborate and beautiful quilts, either by themselves or in multiplayer, to the delight of an army of appreciative felines.
Wartales is one of the most advanced tactical, turn-based RPGs to release in years, giving players the chance to manage an entire company of mercenaries. Adding a tavern ownership simulation DLC to the title might seem odd at first, but it works well for those looking for more of an economic challenge.
Withering Rooms is a roguelike survival horror title that does just about everything right. It offers a unique experience and story, good combat and crafting elements and just enough creepy atmosphere to delight those who enjoy and appreciate horror gaming.
The Broken Roads RPG from developer Drop Bear Bytes is dripping with Australian atmosphere and culture. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, both the well-crafted setting and its compelling plot will convince most players to overlook the title’s copious shortcomings.
Pacific Drive is a unique title that combines survival horror with expansive exploration and crafting, all from the driver’s seat of a 1947 station wagon that will be your home away from home as you face the dangers of the game’s deadly Exclusion Zone.
For years there were no college football video games while EA Sports, college athletes and the NCAA worked out a long legal battle. With that hurdle clear, Fresh Look’s Neal Sayatovich celebrates that EA Sports College Football 25 will finally be releasing in July.
Movie Monday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various movies from the past. This week he covers 13 Going on 30.
Michael Blaker’s Translation Necessary Thursday: “Reborn as a Space Mercenary Volume 01”
Michael Blaker’s Anime Sunday: “Fluffy Paradise” Episode One Impressions
Michael Blaker’s Bookish Wednesday: “Silver Magi Book One” By D. Levesque
Michael Blaker’s Synth Saturday: Chapters 6-10 of “As N Approaches Infinity” by Corisanna
The PAX Unplugged show is dedicated to tabletop gaming in all its forms, including role-playing, boardgames, card games, cosplay and more. It’s also one of the best organized shows around, making sure that everyone has a fun time, even while waiting in line for other events.
Having received the free title My Lovely Wife in a bundle, it nevertheless stood out for Save State’s Vincent Mahoney this week, and he found an interesting time management and dating sim from the My Lovely series on Steam featuring hellish minions and over forty possible endings.
Save State Adjourns the Ace Attorney Trilogy Collection With Spirit of Justice
Save State Draws Aces for Cases in the Ace Attorney Trilogy’s Dual Destinies
Save State Has Three Times the Fun With the Ace Attorney Trilogy
Save State Rolls Into Fantasy Grounds
Trekker’s Delight discusses the sixth episode of Star Trek: Discovery’s fifth and final season.
Trekker’s Delight Looks at Star Trek: Discovery’s “Face the Strange” Episode
Trekker’s Delight Looks at Star Trek: Discovery’s “Jinaal” Episode
Trekker’s Delight Looks at Star Trek: Discovery’s “Red Directive” and “Under the Twin Moons” Episodes
Trekker’s Delight Delves Into Star Trek: Voyager
FarmCon 24 will take place on the weekend of July 6th and 7th on the premises of the German agricultural manufacturer Fendt.
Roll20 is one of the best platforms available for playing role-playing games remotely with friends. But it could always be better, and that is just what COO Corey Rosemond is working on right now. We find out what’s up on the platform, and what is coming soon.
BurnBryte is the first roleplaying game made for the virtual tabletop world of Roll20. Just like how Amazon, Netflix and Apple TV went from streaming other peoples’ content to creating their own shows, this is Roll20s first original content. We chat with the show’s creators.