Previews

During the four days of PAX East I get a chance to explore many different types of games, some big, some small and others that just connect in a way I did not expect. In the case of Hollow Home I was struck by the messaging and effective game design …

The final day of PAX East was full of tournaments, giveaways and great games like 'Tape to Tape,' 'Dragon is Dead' and 'Gudnak'.

Dressed in an incredibly stylish jacket, which he had designed just for PAX East, Suda sat with me and his translator to play a quick round of blackjack and talk about his games and career.

The game-play is a mix of exploration, planning, base building and combat when there is no other choice.

The third day of PAX East was filled with exploration and great games like 'The Big Con,' 'Fretless,' 'Wizordum' and 'Turbo Overkill.'

'Star Wars Unlimited' is a deep and engaging CCG that hooked me right away with mechanics and style that felt true to the source material.

After the euphoria of the first day of PAX East the second day is one of settling in and trying to really see what the conference has to offer. The layout has been explored, friends have been caught up with and now it is time for some serious exploration of …

While exploring PAX East there are so many games of all types and quality. Occasionally I see some that really catch my interest. These are games with interesting concepts or striking visuals that I want to spend a little more time with. Two on the first day caught my eye. …

An amazing early look at 'Dune Awakening' showcases innovative survival mechanics, flexible gameplay and a compelling style blending books and movies.

The demo of 'The Lord of the Rings: Gollum' at PAX East left me feeling connected to the duality of Sméagol and Gollum in a way I did not expect.