14th Apr2026

‘Grimcoven’ Board Game Review

by Phil Wheat

Grimcoven (of which we received the retail standee edition) is a fascinating entry in the boss‑battler genre because it strips away the spectacle often associated with Awaken Realms productions and leaves the underlying system fully exposed. Without the usual OTT miniatures to lean on, the game has to stand on the strength of its mechanics, […]

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21st Feb2024

‘Tamashii’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

Riding the wave of recently renewed interest in cyberpunk-themed games, Tamashii is a brand new IP from Awaken Realms that tells the story of a group of individuals who exist in the net as uploaded consciousnesses. These individuals exist primarily in cyberspace but have the ability to jump into physical bodies in the real world, […]

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15th Nov2019

‘Nemesis’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

Whilst there have undoubtedly been many emulations and adaptions of the Alien universe, it is often the unofficial interpretations that capture the terrifying menace of the xenomorph most effectively. Nemesis (from Awaken Realms and veteran design Adam Kwapinski) is certainly not officially attached to the Alien universe, but its setting, cast of characters and subject […]

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