I was very impressed with professional way that Renegade Game Studio handled the cancellation and relaunch of the Scott Pilgrim Miniatures The World Kickstarter in response to community feedback this month. I’m quite sure this was no easy decision, but their willingness to listen and pivot their marketing approach is a critical lesson for others looking to kickstart their dream boardgame or tabletop project. Continue reading Relaunch of Scott Pilgrim Minatures the World Kickstarter Defeats Its Own Ex
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By any measure, Wingspan is the 2019 Game of the Year
With 120,000 copies sold and back-orders almost since the moment of printing, Wingspan is officially the number one bestselling board game of the 2019.
Designer Elizabeth Hargrave from Stonemaier Games was featured on the the radio program Here & Now (listen below), where she discussed the evolution and development of the concept. Continue reading By any measure, Wingspan is the 2019 Game of the Year
Aconyte to Publish a Unique Line of Marvel Novels in 2020
Earlier this year, I was excited about the announcement from global boardgames megalith Asmodee that they were establishing ACONYTE to turn the impressive array of intellectual properties under the Asmodee banner into novels and prose-fiction releases. Continue reading Aconyte to Publish a Unique Line of Marvel Novels in 2020
Torn to Shreds: Will Tapestry Stand Up to the Hype?
Tapestry is the boardgame hype of the season. And why not?
It’s yet another gorgeous looking production from Jamey Stegmaier, who is a gamers’ game designer with a damn near perfect resume. Continue reading Torn to Shreds: Will Tapestry Stand Up to the Hype?
Add the ‘Elon Musk’ Phase to Terraforming Mars with “Prelude”
Terraforming Mars: Prelude is exactly what I look for in an expansion from a game that I already love. It adds depth and diversity, without making the game more complicated. It fixes some of the (alleged) issues in the base game, by guiding players with their early game strategic choices and gives a boost to the notoriously slow early game. If you like Terraforming Mars – the 2017 breakout boardgame blockbuster from Fryxgames – then you should buy Prelude. End of review. Continue reading Add the ‘Elon Musk’ Phase to Terraforming Mars with “Prelude”
The Ultimate Fan Fiction: Asmodee Announces Novels Division to Turn Board Games into Books
Last month, Asmodee announced the creation of ACONYTE – the novels division of Asmodee Entertainment – to turn the incredible array of intellectual properties under the Asmodee banner into books under the slogan: “Great games, amazing stories!”. Continue reading The Ultimate Fan Fiction: Asmodee Announces Novels Division to Turn Board Games into Books
Ticket to Ride Is Being Turned Into a Television Game Show?
According to this article on Deadline, production company Propagate has teamed with Asmodee Entertainment to develop a TV adventure competition series based on Alan R. Moon’s best-selling adventure board game, Ticket To Ride. Continue reading Ticket to Ride Is Being Turned Into a Television Game Show?
Gloomhaven Digital Adaptation Launches
The digital adaptation of the number one ranked board game of all time, Gloomhaven, will launch on Steam on July 17th. The much anticipated release “Early Access” release will see the tactical combat and dungeon-crawler made available in an exclusive Adventure Mode for early adopters. Continue reading Gloomhaven Digital Adaptation Launches
Dead of Night: New Expansion in the Works for Arkham Horror 3rd Ed.
Fantasy Flight Games has announced Dead of Night, a new expansion for Arkham Horror Third Edition that will be released in the third quarter of 2019. Continue reading Dead of Night: New Expansion in the Works for Arkham Horror 3rd Ed.
Shadow in the East: New Deluxe Expansion for Lord of the Rings Living Card Game
Fantasy Flight today announced A Shadow in the East, the eighth deluxe expansion for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game is available for pre-order at your friendly local game store, or online through the Fantasy Flight website. Continue reading Shadow in the East: New Deluxe Expansion for Lord of the Rings Living Card Game
