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29 Sept 2017

REVIEW: Ticket to Ride: First Journey (Mobile Version)


Review by Jon Donnis:
Ticket to Ride First Journey is based on a board game called Days of Wonder, Now I have to admit I am not aware of this board game, as I don't really play them, so I come to this game from a position of complete ignorance. It is worth noting that this is a kids game, or a game that a parent can play with a  young child. So I am probably not the demographic they are aiming at.

With that said the game is enjoyable. You start on a map, with various landmarks, and you have to connect the land marks with train routes, and whoever scores the most routes first wins, and you then collect artifacts, its that simple.


I will admit that I started playing the game without reading anything about it, and even during the tutorial I didn't pay much attention, because.. you know... I'm a stupid man and all that. So once the game started proper I had no real idea what I was doing, but once I figured it out, it is a fun little game.

There is a solo mode whereby you play against AI opponents, and that's fine for what it is, but the fun here comes from playing against someone else. You just pass your phone to them when your turn is over, and so on.


I played the game with my 7 year old niece like this, and much like a physical board game, we had the same type of experience, which was basically me taking things way too seriously and her getting annoyed with me for not letting her win. As soon as we finished a game she demanded we play again. And that's really all you need to know.

It's a fun, simple, easy to play game, better playing against others.

I give this game a solid 7/10.

Synopsis:
Ticket to Ride: First Journey brings the popular kid and family version of Days of Wonder classic board game Ticket to Ride, to digital platforms. Perfect for all ages with quicker and easier gameplay for younger players, this adaptation is a must-have introduction to the award-winning and millions-selling game Ticket to Ride. Including both USA and European maps, Ticket to Ride: First Journey allows you to collect train cards, claim routes across the continent and connect major cities across the map.

Playable in solo mode against three AI of varying difficulties, or with up to three friends (or bots) with the ‘pass and play’ mode, each game of Ticket to Ride: First Journey will steer you through the wild landscapes of the USA or historical Europe, learning more about iconic monuments and collecting pictures of the cities as you go.


A digital adaptation for the masses, Ticket to Ride: First Journey has been simplified for younger audiences, so parents and children can experience the ride together. The game features a colourful, fully-animated 3D user experience, and user-friendly drag and drop mechanics to make the first Ticket to Ride journey easy and fun for all ages.

Ticket to Ride: First Journey features:
Two maps: Europe & North America
Family-friendly gameplay, including interactive, kid-focused tutorial
Solo mode: Easy, normal & difficult AI
Pass and play mode on a single device: Up to four players (or bots)

Unlockable rewards to build geographical knowledge

Links to Purchase
iPhone
Android
Steam
Mac OS: Coming soon


RUINER Launch Trailer


RUINER is a top-down action shooter created in the spirit of cult cyberpunk anime and game classics. RUINER is quick and brutal but sophisticated gameplay, original world with mature storyline and unique visual style. It was born out of passion for great games but also for pushing the boundaries. RUINER is our own take on cyberpunk motifs but we we're not making a pure cyberpunk game. Our main inspiration is the world we live in. Because the future's already here.

http://www.ruinergame.com

PLAY Expo Manchester Unveils Greatest-Ever Roster of Indie Games


Replay Events Delivers an Indie Showcase to Remember, Arriving at EventCity, Manchester on October 14th and 15th

Manchester, England – September 29th, 2017 – PLAY Expo Manchester, the largest video game expo in the North of England, is thrilled to announce their greatest-ever Indie showcase, arriving at this year’s event taking place at EventCity Manchester on October 14th and 15th.

Famous for its support of the thriving Indie gaming scene, Replay Events has attracted the best and brightest Indie games for this year’s event, spearheading a remarkable initiative to support smaller developers through offering complimentary space at PLAY Expo Manchester.

Notable games appearing at this, the sixth blockbuster year of PLAY Expo Manchester include:

Silo Black Games – Boom Boom Barbarian
Hut 90 - Akuto: Mad World
Hope for Hopeless Studios - The Tension
Leda Entertainment - Bullion
Noskyvisible - Time Runner
Dumpling Co., Ltd. - SMASH TANKS!
1st Impact Games - All Contact Lost
LimeVibe Games - Space Toads Mayhem
Popup Asylum - BeeBeeQ
All iN - ERSATZ
Warpfish Games Limited - Razed
Huey Games - Hyper Sentinel
Onion Soup Interactive - Nippon Marathon
Ginger Biscuit Games - OAOA - Off And On Again
OceanSpark Studios - Tetra, Elemental Awakening
SinisterSoft - RetroStar
Gemi Games - Super Lumi Live
Chronik Spartan - Glo

Andy Brown, Director for Replay Events commented, “Our Indie showcase has long been one of the most popular sections of PLAY Expo Manchester, and it’s important to us to see the Indie scene grow and thrive by introducing their titles to a wider audience. This year, we’ve managed to outdo ourselves and can look forward to the broadest and most eclectic series of titles ever appearing at the event. Combined with our AAA titles, retro zone, arcade entertainment, panels, talks, cosplay and so much more, we’re confident that this year’s PLAY Expo Manchester will truly be an event to remember.”

Returning for its sixth year, PLAY Expo Manchester is a highly popular two-day video game event, ideal for all the family and offering visitors an unrivalled experience with features, tournaments, exhibitors, industry guests, panels and so much more. Celebrating gaming and popular culture, the expo uniquely caters for casual fans and dedicated gamers alike and promises to be an event not to be missed.

For more information on PLAY Expo Manchester 2017, please visit: www.playexpomanchester.com and follow Replay Events on Facebook, and Twitter.

Exhibitors, traders and press interested in PLAY Expo Manchester can contact the Replay Events team at: contact@replayevents.com

21 Sept 2017

Spot It! Duel – A Dobble Game Celebrates A Magnificent Million Downloads


Paris, France, September 21, 2017 – Asmodee Digital, a leader in digital board game entertainment, is today thrilled to announce that its hugely popular symbol matching game, Spot It! Duel – A Dobble game, has hit the magic million downloads!

Available on iOS and Android devices, Asmodee Digital today released a new update boasting an all-new reward system that adds even more to the already compelling gameplay. With more content and updates planned, head to the App Store or Google Play now to download Spot It! Duel – A Dobble game; one of this summer’s most popular games.

On iTunes App Store:
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On Google Play:
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Daily Challenges allow players to gain greater rewards than ever before, but you’d better hurry! Everyday a new set of challenges will appear for players with a 24-hour window to complete them and claim a prize.

In its latest update, Spot It” Duel - A Dobble game implements a new reward system where players collect keys during each game; the more keys gained, the more chests can be opened! Even if you don’t win the game, keys are exchanged for in-game points which can be accumulated and redeemed. Earned by creating combos in each game, rewards include Dobble cards, bonus cards, in-game currency, energy boosts and more.

Leave the cards at home and take the experience anywhere. Spot It” Duel - A Dobble game is the latest addition to Asmodee Digital’s ever-growing line-up of premium tabletop - video game translations.



About Asmodee
Founded in 1995 in France and with offices in 7 countries including England, China and the United States, Asmodee is a publisher and distributor of popular board and card games like 7 Wonders, Jungle Speed ​​and Dobble. With six studios publishing and distributing games in more than 44 countries, Asmodee sells more than 35 million games per year. Asmodee’s reputation for delivering strategically challenging games with attractive design, has earned the company unfailing loyalty from fans, families, hard core players and also casual gamers.

Kingdom: New Lands - Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer


In Kingdom: New Lands, you take on the role of a monarch struggling to build your kingdom up from nothing. Explore the lands for resources, recruit loyal subjects, and shore up your defenses — but make haste, for when nightfall comes, a dark and greedy presence awaits… Available now for Nintendo Switch!