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.
Combining the classic tile-based mahjongg with a few modern twists, Nordland Mahjongg offers both novice and expert mahjongg players an aesthetically and strategically enjoyable experience.
Cat and Ghostly Road is an atmospheric point and click adventure title that has players go on a journey as a cat named Yang who travels to the spirit world to save his friend. Players are tasked with solving puzzles and completing quests as they journey through the world of ghosts and demons.
Taking inspiration from television shows like Snowpiercer, Frostrain presents player conductors with a roguelike adventure where you need to keep a constantly moving train full of people happy as they race to escape a frozen apocalypse.
Against the Storm combines two genres that don’t normally go together, roguelikes and city builders. And even though the concept might take a little getting used to, everything is so well done here that it’s really a delight to play.
Clash II continues the endless battles in the series and pitts the colonizing Pure Ones against the druidic-like Old Ones fighting for strategic lands. At its core, Clash II offers players a solid but formulaic turn-based strategy experience.
Liminal horror games and those where you need to spot anomalies are extremely popular right now. And one of the best developers working in that genre is Chilla’s Art, as their new anomaly-spotting horror title set on bullet train Shinkansen 0 proves.
Dripping with an incredible atmosphere that combines dark magic and supernatural entities with the intense historical setting of pre-Great War Poland, The Thaumaturge is one of the most unique, story-driven RPGs to release in years.
Genie Reprise is a 3D first-person exploration title that tries to make use of the power of the newest consoles to deliver a unique walking simulator experience. It’s an interesting concept, but it unfortunately is a bit disappointing in terms of its gameplay.
The uber developer for Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian Studios, said that they will no longer be developing Dungeons and Dragons titles, including any possibility of a sequel for BG3. Now it’s up to publisher Hasbro to find a suitable developer to carry that golden torch.
Synth Saturday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various fan fictions. This week he covers Chapters 6-10 of “As N Approaches Infinity” by Corisanna.
Michael Blaker’s Retro Game Friday: Pokemon Pinball
Michael Blaker’s Movie Monday Featuring All Dogs Go to Heaven
Fan Collective Unimatrix 47 Examines Star Trek: Discovery’s “Jinaal” Episode
Michael Blaker’s Translation Necessary Thursday: “Survival in Another World With My Mistress Volume 03”
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.
Looking for a fun distraction, Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney bought the budget priced Berserk Boy platformer on Steam. Clearly inspired by the Mega Man franchise, Berserk Boy offers action-packed gameplay that will appeal to fans and others who enjoy platforming.
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
Save State Enjoys the Indie RPG Adventure LunarLux
Trekker’s Delight discusses the fourth episode of Star Trek: Discovery’s fifth and final season.
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
Trekker’s Delight Discusses the Women of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Trekker’s Delight Discusses the Women of Star Trek: The Original Series
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.