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From the creators of Dragon Quest and Blue Lock, Tensei Game: Karma x Cross gets new details and first trailer
ArtePiazza has revealed new details and the first trailer for Tensei Game: Karma x Cross, formerly known as Reincarnation Game. The title, featuring supervision from Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii and concept from Blue Lock's Muneyuki Kaneshiro, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch in Japan on August 6. The game involves participants competing in a "Tensei Game" to collect "Karma" and qualify for reincarnation.
Worms celebrates 30 years of being amazing with an expanded anniversary board game
Team17 and Mantic Games have launched the Worms: The Board Game – 30th Anniversary Edition, expanding the tabletop adaptation with more miniatures, larger battlefields, and additional weapons for up to six players. This new edition packages the original award-winning board game with upgrades and previously separate expansion content, celebrating 30 years of the Worms franchise.
Wingspan Pocket is faster and sharper than the original board game, and I think it may even be better
Wingspan Pocket offers a faster, more streamlined board game experience compared to its predecessor, Wingspan. This travel-sized version is easier to learn and play, taking around 25 minutes to complete, and requires less table space. Despite its simplicity, it retains the fun and strategic depth, making it a compelling option for both new and experienced players.
Exclusive First Look at Stormlight: War for Roshar, the Massive Brandon Sanderson Board Game
Brotherwise Games is launching a crowdfunding campaign for Stormlight: War for Roshar, a new board game based on Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive series. This marks the latest collaboration between the publisher and the acclaimed author.
Jagex talks up RuneFest, OSRS tweaks gear and PvM, and RuneScape Monopoly opens preorders
Jagex is building excitement for RuneFest 2026, highlighting its planned reveals for RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on-site quests, and fan atmosphere. The company also announced that pre-orders are live for Monopoly: RuneScape Edition and detailed recent summer updates for Old School RuneScape, including gear and PvM tweaks.
RuneScape Monopoly pre-orders are open, complete with Bob the Cat and cabbage tokens
Jagex has opened pre-orders for a special RuneScape edition of Monopoly, priced at £49.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the US, with shipping expected to begin in October 2026. The game features locations and tokens from the MMORPG, including Bob the Cat and cabbage tokens. This collaboration is part of Jagex's plans for RuneScape's 25th anniversary and coincides with the relaunch of the official RuneScape Merch Store.
15 Games to Play With Your Spouse This Summer (2026)
This article lists 15 games, including 10 video games and 5 board games, suitable for couples to play together, focusing on titles that minimize frustration and encourage cooperation. It highlights games like It Takes Two, Baldur's Gate 3, and Sky Team, offering advice on how to integrate gaming into a shared hobby.
Dear Frosthaven boardgame players complaining the PC tactics RPG adaptation is bugged: the devs say it's likely you've "played it wrong"
Snapshot Games, the developer behind the digital adaptation of Frosthaven, states that many player complaints about bugs are actually due to misunderstandings of the complex board game rules. Game director Hristo Petkov and founder Julian Gollop explained that players may have developed 'house variants' for the physical game, leading to perceived issues in the faithful digital implementation. The studio is introducing features like an undo function and optional 'house rules' to better accommodate player expectations.
Fool Your Friends with Jackbox Games' Fibbage Board Game
Jackbox Games, in partnership with Wilder Toys, has announced a physical board game adaptation of their popular trivia game Fibbage. The game is designed for 3-6 players and involves creating believable fake answers to trivia questions. This marks Jackbox Games' second board game adaptation, following Fakin' It, and is available now at Target for $19.99.
And So It Begins! Go Back To Where It All Started as Renowned Classic Culdcept BEGINS Hits Digital Download on Nintendo® Switch™2 / Nintendo® Switch™ Today
Clear River Games and Neos Corporation announced that the cult classic Culdcept BEGINS is now available for digital download on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. This entry in the Culdcept series, a fusion of card and board game mechanics, marks the first new installment in a decade and features over 400 cards, single-player story mode, and online versus multiplayer.
Culdcept Begins review: Reshuffling the deck
Culdcept Begins offers a compelling blend of Monopoly-style board movement and strategic card battling, despite a generic story. The game's strength lies in its deep gameplay mechanics, where players collect magic points, summon creatures, and build territories. While the UI can be cluttered and luck plays a role, the over 400 unique cards and multiple deck-building options provide significant depth and replayability. The game is available on Nintendo Switch.
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains Review | TheXboxHub
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains reimagines the classic board game with a team-based structure and faster matches, focusing on earning Influence Points and engaging in frequent battles. While purists may find the rule changes drastic, the game offers a fun party experience for Star Wars fans, featuring iconic characters and locations presented in a holographic style, though the music is noted as a weakness.
A New Pokémon Board Game Arrives in November 2026
The Pokémon Company announced a new board game titled "Are You Perhaps Team Rocket?" set for release in November 2026. This collaboration with Chinese company YOKA Games, known for "Sangokushi Taisen," suggests a card-based game focused on the villainous Team Rocket organization. This release follows the recent "Pokemon Goita" board game and highlights Pokémon's continued expansion into the analog gaming market.
This gripping travel board game has you playing chicken with the sea, and it's a must for my next vacation
Deep Sea Adventure is a gripping travel board game developed by Oink Games where players act as divers collecting treasure while managing shared oxygen. The game's compact design and simple yet replayable mechanics make it ideal for vacations, though players must carefully balance greed with the risk of running out of air.
These are the best travel board games I love to take with me on vacation
This guide recommends several portable board games ideal for travel, including Scout as the best overall, Bananagrams for families, Traitors Aboard for friends, Hive for two players, Catan: On the Road for strategy, and Sushi Go for kids. The article highlights each game's portability, gameplay, and suitability for different groups.
Top scientists uncover way to make Kingdom Come: Deliverance more complicated—turn it into a board game
Czech Games has announced a board game adaptation of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, designed by Tomáš Holek and Vlaada Chvátil. The board game aims to replicate the complexity of the RPG with numerous components and mechanics, and is available for preorder at $200, with a planned release in Q1 of next year.
Game Reviews
This article contains reviews for two board games: Lost In Reefs and Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs Villains. The reviews are provided by Christ Centered Gamer and The Wand Report respectively.
Canadian Board Game Publisher Analog Game Studios Announces Chinese Edition of Centrix
Canadian board game publisher Analog Game Studios has announced a licensing agreement with Chinese publisher Yaofish for a Chinese edition of their award-winning board game Centrix. The new edition, themed around a family hill climbing race, will be released in China this July and features new artwork and production tailored for the Chinese market.
Wingspan Pocket shrinks the beloved board game down in size, and it'll land in time for your summer vacation
Stonemaier Games has announced Wingspan Pocket, a smaller, travel-friendly version of the popular board game Wingspan. It will be available on July 15, 2026, and features a lighter, card-driven experience compared to the original. This new iteration aims to make the game more portable and accessible for players on the go.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance board game with all the gritty RPG elements fans love is on the way from the award-winning…
A board game adaptation of Kingdom Come: Deliverance is set to launch in Fall 2026, developed by award-winning designers Vlaada Chvátil and Tomáš Holek. Published by Czech Games Edition, the board game aims to capture the gritty, simulation-heavy RPG elements of the video game, including survival mechanics and branching storylines.
