UnboxBoardom.com is a monthly subscription service that takes the guesswork out of finding great board games. Each month subscribers receive an email that allows them to choose from three curated titles. We reached out to UnboxBoardom and received a one month trial provided by the company to see how the process works. It began with an email from UnboxBoardom with the choice … [Read more...] about Review of UnboxBoardom.com
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10 Games to play this Valentine’s Day
Looking for the perfect gift for your loved one this Valentine's day? We've got you covered! Couples who game together stay together, so here's ten great games to buy and play with your loved one this Valentine's Day, or on any other day for that matter. You'll want them all in your collection! Slide Quest Slide Quest from Blue Orange Games is a cooperative adventure … [Read more...] about 10 Games to play this Valentine’s Day
Review of Episode One of ‘Class of 98’ from HuntAKiller.com
They were in too deep. Too connected. They needed outside help. Someone who wasn't personally vested. Someone who could look at the situation with fresh eyes. They needed my help to solve a murder. HuntAKiller.com reached out to me about reviewing one of their mystery boxes. The company produces several different types of stories, some can be bought as an entire gift set while … [Read more...] about Review of Episode One of ‘Class of 98’ from HuntAKiller.com
Review of the ‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle’ cooperative deck-building game
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle is a cooperative deck-building game where you and a maximum of three other friends work together to defeated the villains and maintain the locations. The game is a bit pricey for a board game, but the box comes with seven games or books. As you progress, the books grow progressively harder. To balance out the growing difficulty, your character … [Read more...] about Review of the ‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle’ cooperative deck-building game
Crowdfunding of games – has it helped or hindered?
In the not-too-distant past, most games were developed by an established studio that either self-funded or sought backing from a publisher or investor. Afterwards nothing was heard for a few years until their game was suddenly released in a flurry of publicity. That approach worked well for established studios, but not for small startups with more fire than finance. The … [Read more...] about Crowdfunding of games – has it helped or hindered?
The four worst habits all gamers need to stop
Like every activity that humans engage in that’s recreational, we tend to pick up more than a few bad habits when we play video games. These range from the most mundane and silly behaviors, to the incredibly serious and detrimental of bad habits. Though not always as life threatening as some places would have you believe, we sometimes do things that we know we shouldn’t do for … [Read more...] about The four worst habits all gamers need to stop
Review: Phonetic Eyewear Stanley glasses allow you to work and game longer
If you've spent any lengthy period of time looking at computer monitor or watching a television, then chances are you've suffered from strained and tired eyes at one point or another. It's a proven fact that staring at the blue light emitted from electronic devices can also prevent you from falling to sleep at night. Phonetic Eyewear is a new company that's developed several … [Read more...] about Review: Phonetic Eyewear Stanley glasses allow you to work and game longer
Review: Yogibo ‘Max’ is the ultimate beanbag
When it comes to playing video games, watching television, or reading a book the furniture that you're relaxing on plays a large factor in the enjoyment of whatever form of media you're consuming. Bean bags may have the stereotype of being just for kids, however, Yogibo is producing high quality beanbags suitable for adults too. Yogibo sent us its new Yogibo Max, and after … [Read more...] about Review: Yogibo ‘Max’ is the ultimate beanbag
‘Chime Sharp’ now available on Steam
After six years of waiting, fans of the music-based puzzler Chime can finally get their hands on the long awaited sequel with Chime Sharp. The game, which is now available on Steam, mixes Tetris-like elements with electronic music. Developed by Chilled Mouse, Chime Sharp is a "bolder and more polished version" of the original according to an email we received. The game's … [Read more...] about ‘Chime Sharp’ now available on Steam
Review of ‘Monochroma’ for PC
Nowhere Studios' upcoming indie game Monochroma leads with an incredible start, immediately grabbing your attention with its unique art style and gorgeous presentation: Grayscale with red highlights. Running through a playground with your red scarf rippling behind in the wind as if it were the cape of a superhero, you're chasing after your younger brother who's flying a red … [Read more...] about Review of ‘Monochroma’ for PC