Ditch the jingle bells and deck the halls with dice and game pieces, because Christmas board games are here to add an extra sprinkle of joy to your holidays! When the eggnog’s been poured and the cookies are out, there’s no finer way to bond than rallying the troops for a festive board game. Whether you’re in it for the whimsy of a holiday-themed game or the challenge of strategic play that tests your cranberry sauce-stuffed brains, this article is your North Star....

Whether you’re new toMagic: The Gatheringor you’ve been a dedicated player for years, it’s easy to see that the hobby and game itself can cost quite a pretty penny as things go along. With so many cards, so many crossovers, and so many fandoms that’ll enjoy what Magic has to offer and so many purchasing options, it can get a bit overwhelming. Luckily, sales are bound to happen, and with Cyber Monday 2023, now might just be the perfect time to jump into or jump on the Magic train with all the deals we have in store....

If you’re deep into Kawaii culture and adore everything uWu, Sanrio needs no introduction! This Japanese brand has been creating absolutely adorable characters since 1960. And Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, and Kuromi are just a few of them. However, guess what’s even cuter than their cute characters? Their plushies! Yep, Sanrio plushies are the ultimate Kawaii items. They’re soft and cuddly and come in various themes and styles (such as Halloween, Kaiju, or Reversible)....

When it comes to Warhammer 40,000, the real thrill begins when you expand beyond the core set, bringing not just new troops into the fray but new theaters of war. The Command Edition is an excellent gateway, but it’s the expansions that transform every campaign into a rich tapestry of cosmic conflict. These expansions lead you to uncharted narratives, offering a canvas on which to paint your tales of heroism and treachery....

One of the many things that makesBaldur’s Gate 3a memorable game is how many different approaches the game offers for finding out information, learning about the history of the world, and progressing the story. Talking to NPCs, reading notes and journals, talking to the animals, or talking to the dead can all lead to interesting twists and surprises in the game’s narrative. The Speak with Dead spell allows you to speak with most dead NPCs, even the ones you killed if you use a disguise on your character afterward....

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertyhas a reference to The Matrix hidden away in Dogtown - tucked away so well that a fan has only just found it. Deep in the new Dogtown map, in a room that most players wouldn’t even think to find a way into, you can find an odd set-up that’s clearly inspired by a scene from The Matrix, thrown in there for anyone taking the time to explore....

Earlier this month,Dead by Daylightdeveloper Behaviour Interactive made the exciting announcement thatAlan Wake is being added to the game as a playable Survivor on January 30. His addition immediately has us all asking if any playable Killers from the Alan Wake series could be added in the future too, but Scratch has been taken off the table as he’s “too close” to The Entity. This info was dropped in a recent Discord press Q&A with Dead by Daylight senior creative director Dave Richard andAlan Wake 2director Kyle Rowley....

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s latest trailer seems to be teasing that the game will launch with 164 characters (including transformations), which is three more than Budokai Tenkaichi 3. It’s not been that long since we last got a look at Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, but that doesn’t mean thatfans weren’t excited about the new trailer that just debuted at Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2024.The new footage focused on Goku and Vegeta and showed the pair going through nearly all of their canon transformations(except for Ultra Instinct, that is)....

Between endless scrolling and the siren song of the next episode, it can be tough to tear ourselves away from the digital world. But guess what? There’s a whole universe of tabletop board games out there waiting to be explored—and you don’t need a degree in astrophysics to get started. Forget complex rulebooks and hour-long setup times. I’m talking about games that are quick to learn, easy to play, and bursting with fun – perfect for casual game nights, family gatherings, or just breaking the ice with new friends....

Yesterday’sXboxDeveloper Direct gave us our best look yet at Obsidian’sAvowed, but it was the cover art that was shown at the end of the segment that really blew everyone away. After a year that most Xbox fans would admit was a little disappointing, it already looks like 2024 is going to be a much more exciting time for everyone. Last night’s Xbox Developer Direct made this very clear by showing off a ton of exciting projects, includingIndiana Jones and the Great Circle,Hellblade 2: Senua’s Sacrifice (which finally got a release date),Ara: History Untold, and, of course, Avowed....

GTA 6fans are so desperate for new footage or any crumb of information that they’ve resorted to using braille on the bullet holes in a car to try and decipher the date of the next trailer. After spending so many years waiting for the official reveal ofGrand Theft Auto6, you might think that fans would find some peace when the first trailer was launched earlier this month. That hasn’t been the case, though,as the GTA community has poured over that footage to find every single bit of information possible, leaving them hungry for more....

Wizard is one of the classes that has seen the biggest change in the remastered version ofSecond Edition Pathfinder. The starting subclasses based around the schools of magic have been completely removed, along with the division of magic into those eight categories. The new wizard subclasses are based around a different set of themes, focusing on different disciplines of using arcane power such as written magic, battle magic, or civil engineering....

Quick Links As you start to explore inLego Fortnite, you’ll realise that your character is easily affected by being too cold or too hot, losing some of your precious health in the process. As you venture into the Dry Valley, you’ll have to deal with the heat more often. If you want to go into the hottest areas, such asdelving into Lava Caves, you’ll need some kind of protection against the heat, and fortunately, there are a couple of ways of cooling down....