Ranking the Eevee and Eeveelution VMAX Pokemon from Worst-to-Best

Eevee and all of its evolutions exist as VMAX cards in the Pokemon Trading Card Game. Besides being some of the most sought-after cards from a collector’s perspective, a number of Eevee’s evolutions are some of the strongest cards in the game right now.

Based on my experience playing with and against them, here are my rankings from worst-to-best!

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Fast & Furious: Highway Heist Review

Road rage is taken to the next level in Fast & Furious: Highway Heist. Players will work together to take down an 18-wheeler, a tank, and even a helicopter in a thrilling battle taking place on a highway with fast vehicles. Are you ready to take this challenge on a quarter mile at a time?

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My Excitement (and Concerns) Over Pokemon Trading Card Game Live

Rest in peace Pokemon Trading Card Game Online. Welcome, Pokemon Trading Card Game Live!

After a decade of service, the old app will be sunsetting just before the launch of this new one. As of writing, very little has been shown of the new app. Nevertheless, that’s not going to stop me from weighing in on what we do know and bringing forth some questions I have about the new app!

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Pokemon Trading Card Game Online Review

Despite the obvious benefits that come with the digital adaptation of the Pokemon Trading Card Game, it feels like fans see it as an afterthought. At its core, the appeal for players and collectors is the experience of having physical cards. There’s a joy that comes with having them on display, kept safely in a binder, or held in your hand just before playing them on the board. Even when The Pokemon Company gives codes with every physical product to unlock cards and other accessories in the video game, codes are sold for dirt cheap or even simply given away.

For collectors with zero interest in playing the game in any form, the existence of an online version is a moot point. But if you have even the slightest interest in playing the game, Pokemon TCG shouldn’t be ignored.

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Parks Review

Take a year-long journey through the American wilderness in Parks by Keymaster Games. Managing your pair of hikers, you’ll explore everything that nature has to offer, from deserts, to canyons, to forests, and America’s national parks. Are you ready to take the trip?

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Keeping the Board Game Action Going Through Board Game Arena

Extenuating circumstances have made playing board games with others difficult. Steff and I still gather around our coffee table to play here-and-there, but we haven’t shared a table with others to play board games with since before the pandemic hit.

During this time of social distance, I’ve turned to Board Game Arena for my tabletop gaming fix.

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Sushi Go! vs. Sushi Go Party! vs. Sushi Roll: Which One is Right For You?

Starting out as a breakout hit card game in 2013, the Sushi Go! universe of games now contains three titles as of writing:

  • Sushi Go!
  • Sushi Go Party!
  • Sushi Roll

All three games are built on the same cute art style and addictive gameplay. But which version should you get? Or can you justify owning all three? The answer depends on what you’re looking for.

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CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE! House of Danger Board Game: Part 2!

During part one of our trek through the House of Danger, we encountered violin-playing chimpanzees, ghosts, and even shrank to toy size! If that wasn’t crazy enough, our trek through the House of Danger gets infinitely crazier from here! Is our team able to escape?

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CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE! House of Danger Board Game: Part 1!

As a detective with psychic powers, you head out to the seemingly-haunted Marsden residence to figure out the source of your recurring nightmares. Our intrepid group of Kris & Rachel from Double Jump, Jason from Downstab, Mat from Biff Bam Pop, Jon, and Laura have no idea what insanity awaits them in this choose your own adventure board game!

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Sagrada on Nintendo Switch Review

Inspired by the famous stained-glass windows of Sagrada Familia, the Sagrada dice game challenges players to create masterpiece stained-glass windows worthy of this basilica. With this being an adaptation of the hit tabletop game, does it do enough to inspire newcomers and experienced players to grab it on the Nintendo Switch?

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