Gaming Coverage of current events and announcements in the world of board games, card games, RPGs, miniature gaming, video games, and any other kind of gaming, with an emphasis of focus on the local MN gaming scene.
Coverage of current events and announcements in the world of board games, card games, RPGs, miniature gaming, video games, and any other kind of gaming, with an emphasis of focus on the local MN gaming scene.
Mar 15 2026
The New “Cyberpunk” Trading Card Game Offers a Bright Glimpse of the Dark Future

Putting aside the Big Three—Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh!—trading card games (TCGs) have always been a risky proposition for publishers and consumers alike. For the publisher, any new game must draw enough of a player base away from whatever TCGs they’re currently playing,…
Jan 04 2026
Twin Cities Geek 2026 Minnesota Convention Guide

It’s time to update your convention calendars! We’ve rounded up all the hotel fan cons, expo cons, relaxacons, and other geek-friendly conventions we could find for 2026. As usual, there is at least one con confirmed for every month of the year—including events focusing on gaming, comics,…
Oct 24 2025
How Dragons, Dungeons & Drinks Is Building Community for Twin Cities Tabletop Gamers

As most people who have played tabletop role-playing games know, the hardest part is finding a group to play with. Some lucky players have enough friends they can rally together, but what about those whose friends aren’t as interested in TTRPGs? This is something I have personally struggled…
Oct 24 2025
After More Than 50 Years, the Rubik’s Cube Still Has Plenty of Fans

One of the biggest toy crazes of the early 1980s, the Rubik’s Cube was a global phenomenon that flared out after only a few years. However, enthusiasm for the 3D puzzle never truly died away, and the Rubik’s Cube and similar twisty puzzles have been experiencing a resurgence in popularity…
Apr 26 2025
“Lunar Remastered Collection” Brings a Beloved ’90s JRPG to Modern Platforms

The highly anticipated Lunar Remastered Collection arrived on April 18, and it has so far enjoyed a positive reception from fans new and old. Available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and Steam, this product is an enhancement of Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete…
Apr 12 2025
The Top 10 Anime Killers Who Should Join “Dead by Daylight”

When it comes to horror games, it’s difficult to stand out. Yet, in 2016, Behaviour Interactive struck gold when it created Dead by Daylight. Combining survival horror with multiplayer-focused gameplay already provides a welcome experience for horror fans, but the game also includes a wide…
Jan 16 2025
Midwest Megagames Invites Twin Cities Players to Embiggen Their Tabletop Experience

You might have played a big game before. But what about a megagame?
If you’re wondering what exactly a megagame is, you’re not alone. The most basic definition, unsurprisingly, is a game involving a large number of players. But more specifically, it combines elements of tabletop gaming…
Dec 23 2024
Twin Cities Geek 2025 Minnesota Convention Guide

A new year is here, and that means it’s time to update your convention calendar! We’ve rounded up all the 2025 events for you in one place, and there are cons confirmed for almost every month of the year—including events focusing on gaming, comics, sci fi and fantasy, anime, horror, LEGO,…
Oct 18 2024
“The Happiest Rat” Is an Adorable Board Game with a Charitable Bonus

Rats have historically had an awful rep, being blamed inaccurately for the spread of the Black Death (and disease more generally) and often viewed as vicious creatures. In reality, they’re among the most loving pets one could ever hope for, and many who know that are pushing for more positive…
Oct 05 2024
Looking Seriously at Video Game Addiction

I was working in eye care when the new billing codes were published in the 10th edition of the International Classification of Diseases. As we underwent training on the implementation of these new diagnosis codes, I remember laughing with my coworkers at how specific some of the codes were. For example,…
