Cary is Looking Forward in 2017!
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Posted on February 1st, 2017 by
A new year brings promise of new video games, so I thought I’d write about which ones I’m looking forward to this year. Of course there will probably be some announcements of new games throughout the year (like at E3), as it’s a bit early. And of course some things may be delayed, too. But anyway, let’s take a look at what I’m looking forward to playing and reviewing this year.
Unplugged: D&D Minis – Monster Menagerie II (RPG)
Posted on January 29th, 2017 by
Traditional RPGs are games of the mind, but it doesn’t hurt to have spiffy little plastic figures on hand to help set the tone and sort through the complexities of battle. Figures can be bought unpainted or, for a bit more cash, they come prepainted. As a busy parent, I easily fall into the latter category. While any figurines aren’t cheap, they can add a bit of fun as players can see the unruly monsters gather around their poor characters, eager for a kill.
Dragon Quest Builders and Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Team Up for a Promotion!
Posted on January 27th, 2017 by
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt is teaming up with Square-Enix to give you a chance to get goodies for their new PS4 game Dragon Quest Builders, and you can enter a sweepstakes, too! The promotion ends at the end of January, so sorry that I posted this a little late in the game. But feel free to click here for more details and to see how my local Menchie’s decorated for the event.
Cary’s Best Games of 2016 Awards Show!
Posted on January 20th, 2017 by
It’s that time of year again! It’s the Cary’s Best Games of 2016 Awards Show blog! Keep in mind that no outside opinions went into the making of this list. It’s just my own picks. And if a game is missing from my list, it either didn’t appeal to me as much, or I just simply haven’t played it yet. Can’t play all the games out there, you know! Plus I do apologize if this list leans toward the Nintendo side. I don’t have an Xbox One, and I just got a PS4 at the end of November, so you’ll just have to deal with it.
Unplugged: HABA Games 2016
Posted on January 12th, 2017 by
As a parent looking for games to play with my kids, I am always impressed at the quality and durability of titles from HABA. With quality cardboard and wooden parts, they sometimes aren’t cheap (although these titles are relatively inexpensive) but components are first rate. While my oldest child is now able to play more strategic games with dad, he still enjoys playing these when we get together for a family gaming moment with the entire family. Here’s a few HABA games I’ve played in the past few months, starting with my favorites.
Nintendo Socks
Posted on January 11th, 2017 by
For my birthday a few months ago, I got some Nintendo themed socks. I meant to post pictures of them, but I’ve been busy and just now finally got a chance to do it. Click to see a larger picture!
Unplugged: Holiday Guide 2016
Posted on December 31st, 2016 by
It’s time once again for me to preach to the masses on the greatness of boardgaming. Nothing beats the social aspect of in-person gaming with friends. Last year’s run-down remains a great list of recommended games. Here again are some great examples of boardgames to get you and your family gaming. You might not find all these titles at your local mega-mart but many can be found online or in a friendly local game store. Some may argue $50+ boardgames are expensive, but compare that to videogaming (and where multiple copies are required for multiplayer play) and the economics of boardgaming shows their true value. Good boardgames are timeless, just as good today as they will be years in the future. They will provide many more hours of entertainment than most video games. In that vein, feel free to delve into some past year’s guides for 2014, 2013, or 2012.
For each game I’ve provided the number of players, an approximate MSRP (you might find it lower), and expected time for one game.
New Zelda Amiibo
Posted on December 28th, 2016 by
I just got a new batch of amiibo figures, this time they are Legend of Zelda based. I guess to correspond with the 30th Anniversary of the Zelda franchise, at least according to the boxes. So let’s take a look at them!
Flick em Up or Cool Penguins – Dexterity Games
Posted on December 17th, 2016 by
As you look through your holiday lists, don’t forget to include a good boardgame or two. Aside from eating together (also highly encouraged,) there are very few activities requiring people to interact face to face. Not everyone is all that interested in a heavy thinking game, and there are a whole line of simple dexterity games that are great fun for all ages. The following is a list of what I call ‘flicking games,’ games that involve players flicking wooden (plastic in some cases) pieces around a playing area as the main objective. Some are straightforward while others require a bit more than just manual dexterity.
Cary’s VR Game Wishlist
Posted on December 16th, 2016 by
Virtual Reality is nothing new. Back in the 90’s, when 3-D graphics were getting a little more commonplace in games, we got to see its infancy in the form of special arcade games and failed consoles like the Virtual Boy. It even entered the realm of movies and TV with films like The Lawnmower Man and kids shows such as VR Troopers. Fast forward to the present, where technology has advanced exponentially, and VR has made a bit of a comeback, with games on PC and even consoles like the PlayStation. So I started thinking about games that I would like to play in VR. Here’s my list:
