I probably came into Superman/Wonder Woman #1 with a different perspective than most. Superman has never been my cup of tea, but New 52-era Wonder Woman is my jam. In search of more modern Diana Prince content, I turned to this. Issue #1 lays the groundwork for the ultimate power couple story.
The Magic Labyrinth Review
From the Rube Goldberg machine in Mouse Trap to the pink phone in Dream Phone, gimmicky mechanisms have been a part of children’s board games for a very long time. Following in the spirit of those games is The Magic Labyrinth by Dirk Baumann. On the surface, it simply looks like a roll and move board game that takes place on a grid. Under the hood though, are a series of mechanisms that make the game come to life in a novel way.
Morning Glories Vol. 2: All Will Be Free Review
Morning Glories Vol. 1 left me scratching my head. Sure, I had a good time reading it, but I struggled to make sense out of the mysterious, weird and downright creepy events that took place. Vol. 2: All Will Be Free does little to answer my questions about why this school is so messed up, but it does provide some sorely-needed context around a number of key characters.
Jett Plays Injustice: Gods Among Us
These matches act as a backdrop for me to talk nerdy about Batman comic books. Also, I get wrecked repeatedly by a quality Lobo player. Do I eventually get the last laugh?
Yomi on iPad Review
Yomi was originally conceived as a means of translating Street Fighter-style combat into a card game. Not long after the game’s successful run as a tabletop battleground, the game came full circle when the online version was made available for players at Fantasy Strike. Now there’s a new way to play the video game version of the card game, as Yomi is available for purchase on the iPad.
Lords of Vegas Added to the List of Awesome Board Games You Should Play
The latest addition to the list of Awesome Board Games You Should Play transports players to a patch of desert in 1940s Las Vegas. In Lords of Vegas, it’s up to you and your friends to populate the area with casinos while battling to become the biggest tycoon The Strip has ever seen. This is one of the hardest games that Steff and I have taken on to-date, but the learning curve is certainly worth it. Players are constantly involved in this mad grab for money and property that requires a lot of strategic thinking, though luck certainly plays a big role as well. Backed by a strong theme and highly engaging gameplay that gives you a number of different paths towards success, Lords of Vegas is a shoo-in for this list.
Lords of Vegas Review
Lords of Vegas
Destined to be the epicentre of gambling, the area now known as the Las Vegas Strip was nothing more than a desert in the 1940s. In Lords of Vegas, this is where you and up to three other entrepreneurs come in. With dreams of being the next Donald Trump flashing through your minds, players scoop up property, build casinos and make risky business decisions for a chance at ruling the Strip. I’m not much of a gambler, but Lords of Vegas is a wildly fun strategy game where every move creates drama amongst everyone involved.
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Pick-Up Post: Knights, Dark Knights, Dark Nights and Wild Nights
How long can I keep up with “clever” titles that tie together all of my purchases in a post? Probably not much longer, though I’m going to give myself the benefit of the doubt this time. A sale at Snakes & Lattes and a restock on a game Steff’s wanted for months rounds out this pick-up post.
Superman Unchained #1 Review
The Man of Steel has never been a character that’s done much for me. As an outsider looking in, he always seemed too perfect. Too powerful. But maybe I haven’t given him a fair shake, since I’ve never really done much to back that notion up.
If there were any time to give Superman a chance, now’s a good time to do so. I thought New 52 Superman #1 and Action Comics #1 were good. More recently, I’ve heard great things about Superman Unchained. Written by Scott Snyder of Batman fame and drawn by the legendary Jim Lee, this has to be a winner, right?
Ms. Marvel #3 Review
Kamala Khan’s exploits under the guise of the classic Ms. Marvel have made headline news. While people are confused as to why Carol Danvers has made a mysterious return, the true heroine continues to struggle with life as a teenager and as someone with super powers. Ms. Marvel #3 continues the series’ hot streak with another great outing. Continue reading
In Third Person 