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Gaming News and Reviews: A Recap of Recent Board Game Happenings

This article summarizes recent board game news and reviews, covering announcements and opinions on various games. The focus is on providing insights into the board game industry, including convention reports, crowdfunding campaigns, and game evaluations.

• Industry News:
  • Gamma Expo: The convention experienced significant growth, with attendance up 26% from the previous year. More information can be found on BoardGameWire.
  • Sean Se Games: There’s an upcoming game, “The Adventurers,” but also a profit warning from Board Game Wire, cautioning about potential losses in 2024.
  • Hell Divers (Board Game): A board game adaptation of the video game is coming, with a crowdfunding campaign launching April 8, 2025.
  • Risk 2210 Frontline Expansion: Renegade is releasing a new expansion based on existing tournament formats.
  • TWA Reprint: A crowdfunding effort for a reprint of “TWA” is planned for 2026.
• Creator Spotlight:
  • Nashville Board Game Guy.
• Video Reviews:
  • “What Makes a Review a Review,” discussing the aspects of what constitutes a review.
  • “Best Games of 2023,” revisiting the best games of the year.
  • “Month in Review” and games added to the collection.
• Game Reviews (Past two weeks):
  • “Mancity Sanctuary” (3.5/5)
  • “Daybreak” (4.5/5)
  • “Crafting the Cosmos” (3/5)
  • “Dion Isis” (Mid-range for button shy games)
  • “Black Orchestra” (How to Play)
  • “Title Blades 2” (Shared Unboxing)
  • “Aan and Legacy” (Meg: 5/5, Alex: 3.5/5)
  • “Compile Compile” (Enjoyed)
  • “Valkyrie” (3.5/5)
  • “Fate of Enta” (Gameplay/Preview)
  • “Federation” (4/5)
  • “Hutan” (4.5/5)
  • “Peninsula” (Enjoyed)
• Upcoming Reviews:
  • “Star Explorer” (Queen Games)
  • “Scales of Fate” (IV Games Project)
  • Ranking Chip Theory Games video.
  • “To Back or Not to Back” video.
  • “Games I Most Want to Play in 2024/2025” video.
• Games to be Played:
  • “Rajas of the Ganges: Cards & Karma”
  • “Al Dawn of Civilization” (Aries Games)
  • “Hamburg City Collection” (Review/Comparison with “Rouge”)
  • “H” (Gameplay)