Diablo 4 review: Off to a hell of a good start
Annoying-but-ignorable microtransactions can't ruin nigh-endless looter fun.
Aaron Zimmerman
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Aaron Zimmerman
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Aaron is Ars Technica's Copy Chief. He has an English degree from Goshen College and has worked as an editor for over 17 years. In addition to editing features at Ars, he occasionally reviews board and video games. He lives in Chicago.
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Darkest Dungeon 2 is an awkward sequel, but I can’t stop playing it
Now a roguelite, the game retains series' intoxicating combat and stylish flair.
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We’re in love with the new Star Wars deckbuilding game
Easy to learn, quick to play, and super fun—this one's a keeper.
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Vampire Survivors—a cheap, minimalistic indie game—is my game of the year
The popular indie darling is out of Early Access—and it’s a no-brainer pickup.
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I’m still worried about Diablo IV’s cosmetic-only microtransactions
I want to find—not buy—my cool-looking loot.
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The Terraforming Mars card game is as good as we’d hoped it would be
Ares Expedition captures the feel of the board game in a smaller, tighter package.
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Rogue Legacy 2 review: Dopamine in video game form
Addictive roguelite is back and better than ever.
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Ars Technica’s ultimate board game gift guide, 2019 edition
Our massive guide is back—let us help you pick out a board game.
Aaron Zimmerman, Nate Anderson, and Tom Mendelsohn
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Dicey Dungeons review: Well, there goes another 100 hours of my life
"Deckbuilding roguelike?" Whatever you want to call it, this game is fun.
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The hottest new board games from Gen Con 2019
Our yearly giant list of new board games you need to check out.
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Board game blowout: Gen Con 2019 in pictures
America's biggest board game con has come and gone; we're back with pictures.
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2019’s “Board Game of the Year” goes to Just One
It's Spiel des Jahres time again.
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Wingspan review: A gorgeous birding board game takes flight
Not just a pretty face, the Scythe publisher's newest game is a crowd-pleaser.
Aaron Zimmerman
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Ars Technica’s ultimate board game gift guide, 2018 edition
Need to buy a game? We have suggestions.
Aaron Zimmerman, Nate Anderson, and Tom Mendelsohn
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Abstract board games are all the rage—and Reef is the year’s best
Chunky, colorful pieces and simple rules make this a game for everyone.
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Destiny 2: Forsaken review: Hallelujah, Destiny’s back
New expansion blessedly reverses course on the sequel's controversial changes.
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The hottest new board games from Gen Con 2018
A giant list of cool games from America's biggest tabletop convention.
Aaron Zimmerman
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60,000 board gamers, one convention hall: Gen Con 2018 in pictures
Four days of gaming, cosplay, and fun.
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Spirit Island review: Finally, an anti-colonialist board game
Like Pandemic, but people are the disease.
Aaron Zimmerman
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The best board games of 2017
This was a great year for board games. Here are our favorites.
Aaron Zimmerman, Nate Anderson, and Tom Mendelsohn
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The 7th Continent review: A board game unlike anything you’ve ever played
An ambitious Choose Your Own Adventure-inspired survival/crafting/exploration game.
Aaron Zimmerman
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The hottest new board games from Gen Con 2017
A master roundup of our favorites from America's biggest tabletop convention.
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America’s biggest board game convention: Gen Con in pictures
If you couldn't make it to this year's massive tabletop fest, we've got you covered.
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Jump Drive review: An addictive, lightning-quick sci-fi card game
Race for the Galaxy's newest sibling is an easy pick-up.
Aaron Zimmerman
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Gloomhaven review: 2017’s biggest board game is astoundingly good
100+ hour campaign, a 20-pound box, and one seriously ambitious design.
Aaron Zimmerman
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The Arkham Horror card game: You got some RPG in my CCG
Ars Cardboard reviews the latest Cthulhu game from Fantasy Flight.
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Star Wars: Destiny is a fantastic game you may not want to buy
FFG's latest card-and-dice game is great—but it'll cost you.
Aaron Zimmerman
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2K confirms 30fps lock for Mafia 3 on PC [Updated]
An update allowing higher framerates is in the works; info coming "soon."
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Bloodborne: The Card Game is actually pretty great
Review: All the blood and death, none of the smashed controllers.
Aaron Zimmerman
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Mansions of Madness review: Let an app be your dungeon master
Second edition board game brings high-tech horror to the table.
Aaron Zimmerman
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“The best four days in gaming”—Gen Con in pictures
We went to the biggest board game convention in North America. Here's what we saw.
Aaron Zimmerman
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Scythe review: The most-hyped board game of 2016 delivers
Burn your brain with dieselpunk mech-fueled strategy.
Aaron Zimmerman
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Doom: The Board Game coming to a tabletop near you
Fantasy Flight Games reimagines the newest video game, delivers sick minis.
Aaron Zimmerman
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The “Board Game of the Year” winners have been announced
Codenames and Isle of Skye take top prizes.
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Blood Rage review: Vikings, monsters, and the end of the world
Turn on some metal—it’s time to play a board game.
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