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King of Tokyo launch trailer – Magic: The Gathering creator’s effort lands on Nintendo Switch
The launch trailer for King of Tokyo, a video game adaptation of Richard Garfield's acclaimed board game, is now available for the Nintendo Switch. Players control giant monsters, rolling dice to heal, attack, earn Victory Points, or be the last one standing. The game features solo and local multiplayer modes, legendary monsters, and power cards.
Say goodbye to birds and hello to dragons in Wyrmspan, a scalier take on beloved strategy card game Wingspan
Wyrmspan, a video game adaptation of the board game of the same name, is in development by Monster Couch. This strategy card game serves as a dragon-themed follow-up to the popular bird-focused game Wingspan. Players will discover dragons, excavate caves, and chain abilities to create combos, with over 180 dragons available. The game will feature solo play against bots and local or online multiplayer, and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains gets slight delay
Ubisoft and Behaviour Interactive have delayed Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains from its original June 11th release to June 30th. The game will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. This Star Wars-themed Monopoly features team-based gameplay with unique hero abilities.
Monster Couch Announces Wyrmspan for Steam
Monster Couch has announced that the critically acclaimed dragon strategy board game Wyrmspan will be coming to Steam. This card-driven engine building game allows players to excavate a sanctuary and entice over 180 unique dragons. While inspired by Wingspan, Wyrmspan offers a fresh, standalone experience with multiple game modes including solo, local multiplayer, and online matchmaking.
King of Tokyo is now available!
The digital adaptation of the board game King of Tokyo, designed by Richard Garfield and published by Microids, has officially launched. The game is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring both physical and limited edition versions. This adaptation brings the popular monster-battling dice game, which has sold over one million copies worldwide, to a new digital era.
Marmalade Game Drops a New Expansion with the Poland Map for Ticket to Ride
Marmalade Game Studio has released the Ticket to Ride: Poland Expansion, featuring a new map and mechanics like Country Coins. This expansion, previously a physical board game, is now available on iOS, Android, Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Players can also receive a free Ferris locomotive token until June 1st, 2026, to celebrate the game's tenth expansion.
Red Rising Digital Announced
Emerald City Games and Stonemaier Games have announced Red Rising Digital, an official PC adaptation of the acclaimed board game based on Pierce Brown's Red Rising series. The digital version will feature faithful recreations of the board game's mechanics, AI opponents, online multiplayer, and enhanced visuals. Red Rising Digital is slated for release on Steam in Q4 2026.
The Sunday Papers
This article discusses various gaming and cultural topics, including a playable board game adaptation of Inscryption, the rise of wealthy individuals commissioning orchestras, and the impact of licensed crossover cards on Magic: The Gathering. It also touches on the narrative themes in Marathon, the decline of video game criticism at The A.V. Club, and a humorous comparison of Peter Molyneux to Beyonce.
Iron Rails - A Railway Strategy Game for the Commodore Amiga by CopperByte Games
CopperByte Games has released Iron Rails, a new railway strategy game for the Commodore Amiga. Inspired by "cube rail" board games, players build a transportation empire across North America by claiming routes and completing destination tickets. The game supports 2-5 players, with AI opponents available at three difficulty levels.
Bandit Trap joins this week’s Nintendo eShop roundup
This week's Nintendo eShop update features the physics-based brawler Bandit Trap and the Star Wars-themed Monopoly: Heroes vs. Villains, which is available for pre-order. The Nintendo Music app has added tracks from Mario Tennis Aces and Super Mario Galaxy 2, while Tetris 99 is hosting its 53rd MAXIMUS CUP event with Tomodachi Life themes.
FROSTHAVEN UNVEILS "INTO THE ABYSS” EARLY ACCESS CONTENT UPDATE, AVAILABLE NOW ON STEAM AND EPIC GAMES STORE
Snapshot Games and Arc Games have released the "Into the Abyss" content update for Frosthaven, the digital adaptation of the tactical RPG board game. This final Early Access update introduces a new Lurker storyline, two playable heroes, a new pet, and various gameplay improvements. The update is now available on Steam and Epic Games Store.
Istanbul: Digital Edition Gets the Mocha & Baksheesh Expansion with New Locations
Istanbul: Digital Edition has launched its Mocha & Baksheesh expansion on Android, iOS, and Steam, introducing new mechanics like coffee to the marketplace and new locations for players to explore. The update also includes performance enhancements and quality-of-life improvements for the base game. A 20% launch discount is available for the expansion.
Monopoly Family Fun Pack (PS4)
Monopoly Family Fun Pack offers a polished digital adaptation of the classic board game for PlayStation 4, allowing for rule customization and even PS4 Second Screen app integration for control. Despite a slightly clunky trading system, the game provides significant enjoyment and is highly recommended.