Tombstone and Heat are obviously Kilmer's best films/performances, but The Ghost and the Darkness deserves more love.

Today I'm looking at Purple Haze. It also means I'm discussing the rarity of an anti-war wargame, as well as my own perhaps misguided interest in conflict. The review: playerelimination.com/2025/04/08/war…

2025 is hitting hard and fast. Here are the best board games of the year so far, at Polygon: polygon.com/board-games/55…

How about a review of Mario Kart: The Board Game? That doesn't exist, kid. Actually, it kind of does. Dungeon Kart in review: playerelimination.com/2025/04/16/dk6…

Cyberpunk Edgerunners is a standalone miniatures game utilizing the Cyberpunk Combat Zone ruleset from Monster Fight Club. I'm a big fan of this engine, and it's only stronger utilizing the setting of the hit Netflix animated series. My review at IGN: ign.com/articles/cyber…

Molly House is a beautiful game of love, passion, and betrayal. It's a fascinating experience unlike anything else. My review: playerelimination.com/2025/04/28/bur…

Aldarra is a throwback to the Fantasy Flight Games of the early aughts. Old school Ameritrash, wobbly interactions, and unusually large boxes. My review: playerelimination.com/2025/05/05/bur…

Metal Gear Solid: The Board Game is a stealth action affair suffused with passion for its video game inspiration. Part sneaky dungeon crawler, part narrative epic, and wholly worthy. My review: playerelimination.com/2025/05/13/a-m…

The May issue of Tabletop Gaming Magazine is bangin. Features my reviews of Tiny Laser Heist, Tidal Blades 2, and RE;ACT: The Arts of War. Top notch work from many other talented writers as well.

Deep Regrets is the gorgeous new board game about fishing progressively bizarre horrors out of the ocean, and slowly going insane in the process. My review: playerelimination.com/2025/05/19/bil…

I said this last season, but still apt. Devil's Plan - hit Netflix show features game combining On the Underground, Resistance, and Mind MGMT with a 25 minute teach. Me, teaching Skull to my family and no one getting it because they just want to play something they already know

Raising a glass to Mon Mothma, who remained behind during the occupation of Mon Calamari to foment dissent, was captured, and subsequently tortured for Rebel secrets. She was never rescued, but died a hero.

Here we go, my annual top 50 games list. Come take a gander at the good stuff: boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/35826…

Cyclades helped usher in the era of Euro/Ameritrash hybrid design and has left an indelible mark on the hobby. It also happens to be one of my favorite games. Does the Legendary Edition measure up to this legacy? My thoughts: playerelimination.com/2025/06/02/a-c…

Curation is often a difficult and thankless task. Jarrod's work here is thoughtful and interesting. I've enjoyed this book quite a bit.

On Monday I published a review about an influential game with historical significance. Today, I'm looking at a silly little game about ducks. Quack, quack. playerelimination.com/2025/06/06/loo…

Reiner Knizia is still cranking out epics like the 90s never ended. Here, he takes on the climactic showdown between Hector and Achilles. Both warriors seek blood and honor, but they also seek the ear of the gods. playerelimination.com/2025/06/10/str…

Why bet on horses when you can bet on D-list mascots? Hot Streak is a revelation. Rarely is a game equal parts absurd and committed. My review: playerelimination.com/2025/06/16/in-…

"Grandpa, what was it like in 2025?"