Posts By Nick South
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5.1KReviewsHoly Chaos, Batman: Batman Fluxx Review
After gaming for awhile, I’ve discovered there are some unique personalities that come to the table. You’ve got people that rage quit,...
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6.5KReviewsViolence Inherent in the System: Fief France 1429 Review
Medieval times were hardly for the faint of heart. Treachery, wars, plagues, and famine were all too commonplace. Lords of the period...
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3.7KReviewsCall Me Ishmael: New Bedford Review
New Bedford is certainly not the first game to be released with an unconventional theme. Greater than Game’s release about eighteenth century...
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4.5KReviewsConquering New Ground: 1775 Rebellion Review
It’s not unheard of for board game companies to venture into the foray of digital games. Academy Games, a board game company...
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3.1KReviewsExpand Your Vocabulary: Wordsy Review
I remember the moment that broke Scrabble for me. The ubiquitous word game had always been enjoyable until a scholar once told...
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3.0KReviewsBreaking Away: Escape from Colditz Review
For anything to be considered a classic, it’s got to stand the test of time. Movies need to be enduring. Music needs...
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3.6KReviewsExpecto Amuzi: Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle Review
Think for a moment of the five fantasy/science fiction movie franchises that have dominated the first years of the 21st century: Marvel,...
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2.9KReviewsForward March: Attack! Deluxe Review
Everyone can remember the first time they tried something new, whether that be riding a bike, getting a job, or getting a...
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2.4KReviewsNews That’s Fit to Play: Extra! Extra! Review
In today’s digital world, it’s difficult to imagine a world in the not-so-distant past that included rotary phones, typewriters, and daily newspapers....
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4.2KReviewsMagna Ludum: Mare Nostrum: Empires Review
I do not expect to finish a first play awestruck by the experience, but my initial playthrough of Mare Nostrum: Empires took...
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4.8KImpressionsFirst Impressions: Mythic Battles Pantheon
In an effort to stand out from the crowd, it’s not uncommon to see game publishers host members of the gaming media....
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2.4KReviewsJust as in Life: Unfair Review
I probably shouldn’t admit the countless hours I spent playing Rollercoaster Tycoon. I’d tweak my coasters for maximum thrill, and when that...
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2.6KReviewsBeserked: Vikings on Board Review
Viking lore conjures up images of bloodthirsty raids launched from serpent-headed ships. Rarely does it invoke visions of Norsemen loading those ships...
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3.0KReviewsNever Tell Me the Odds: The Chosin Few Review
The Korean War is often referred to as the Forgotten War. Wedged between the victory of the Greatest Generation and the quagmire...
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2.2KReviewsMind Over Matter: Metals Minds Review
Card games have become a passion of mine in recent years. Time constraints of work and quality moments with family mean that...
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2.1KFeaturesThe Elder Scrolls: Legends Preview
It’s hard to believe that the Elder Scrolls franchise has been around for two decades. During that time, the fantasy realm of...
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3.5KReviewsMad Scientist: Dr. Eureka Review
I’ve often lauded the benefits of using games as educational tools. The trouble is that purpose built educational games tend to lead...
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2.1KReviewsFrenzied: Fastrack Review
Admittedly, I dismissed Fastrack when I first saw it, though I can hardly be faulted. Relegated to the game section of a...
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2.4KReviewsAll Out War: Thunder & Lightning Review
I’ve always found it interesting to see how much Viking culture for a millennia ago still resonates with today. There are days...
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3.0KReviewsBuilding a Better Maze Trap: Maze Racers Review
When I’m doing a review, I do a lot more than rush through the rules and play the game. I like to...
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2.1KReviewsBetter the Second Time: PWNs Review
When I first reviewed PWNs a couple of months ago, it was safe to say that it had earned a place in...
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2.0KReviewsPunked: Steam Time Review
Steampunk, that amalgamation of Victorian-era charm and science fiction concepts inspired by the likes of Jules Verne, produces a certain romanticism. Steam-powered...
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2.7KReviewsFull Time: Soccer 17 Review
If there’s a genre where board gaming still takes a backseat to digital platforms, it’s in the world of sports games. While...
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5.9KReviewsFull Steam Ahead: Silent Victory Review
Those familiar with Word War II know about Germany’s infamous U-boats and their relentless attacks against Allied shipping in the Atlantic Ocean....
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2.9KReviewsLast Call: Brewin’ USA Review
If college taught me anything, I learned there are two types of people in this world. There are ones that buy cheap...
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1.7KNewsTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Dice Masters Coming in May
Dice Masters first made a splash in gaming with its successful Marvel line. Now, fans of Dice Masters will soon get to...
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2.4KReviewsKings or Pawns: PWNs Review
It’s been 20 years since I was first introduced to the computer game Worms. In the mid-90s, the game seemed innovative and...
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1.4KNewsMarvel Dice Masters: Civil War Available Soon
The Dice Masters series, Wizkids unique collectible dice game based on the Marvel universe, has been a solid hit since its initial release. Wizkids’...
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1.4KNewsEpic Card Game Lives Up to Its Name, Announces $100,000 World Championship
With the wealth of games being released, sometimes it’s difficult for quality titles to keep their momentum. White Wizard hopes to build...
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2.2KFeaturesTop Tabletop Games of 2015 — Nick’s List
It’s cliché to say that making a top five list is hard because there are so many worthy titles, but when you...
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4.0KReviewsBoldly Going Where No TCG Has Gone Before — HEX: Shards of Fate – Chronicles of Entrath Review
HEX CEO Cory Jones and his staff at HEX Entertainment may have put their heart and soul into the development of the...
