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Everdell Board Game Buying Guide and Expansions

Live out your 100-Acre Wood fantasy with Everdell, a whimsical and immersive resource management, tableau-building, and worker placement board game where you and up to four players gather and spend countless resources, build cities, deploy Meeples, and meet other forest critters. The Everdell board game takes place over a whole year (winter to winter), and whoever has the most points at the end of the season wins. The beautiful pastel art style by Andrew Bosley will draw you in immediately, but Everdell’s accessibility for board game beginners and easy-to-learn ruleset will keep you coming back for numerous sessions. Just make sure you have plenty of room on your board game table.

The base game is available in a few different editions, and a hefty number of expansions are available that feature new cards, mechanics, critters, and rules, as well as accessory packs to better store your game pieces and immerse yourself further into the Everdell experience. This buying guide is the perfect place to start as you embark on your Everdell journey.

Getting Started

Everdell

  • Price: $60 (-20%, MSRP $75)
  • Players: 1-4 players
  • Age Range: 10+
  • Play Time: 40-80 minutes

Just as the title says, this is the base, entry level version of the Everdell board game. This includes everything you’ll need to get started: the (admittedly large) game board and 3D buildable tree, over 100 playable cards, about as many resources, 30 points tokens, and an expansive rulebook. The game can be enjoyed as a solo board game, or with up to four players, so be sure to consult the rulebook – some tiles and mechanics can only be used with a certain number of players.

Everdell Collectors Edition

  • Price: $95

As well as containing the base game, the Collector’s Edition of Everdell comes with the 10-card Legends expansion, fifteen Extra! Extra! cards, metal coins, wooden occupy tokens, and an upgraded deluxe die for solo play. Shelling out the extra dough is worth it, as the expansion cards add a ton of variety to the game.

My Lil’ Everdell

  • Price: $45
  • Players: 1-4 players
  • Age Range: 6+
  • Play Time: 30 minutes

This kid-friendly version of Everdell simplifies the mechanics of the original, while still maintaining that whimsical spirit. Great for first-time board gamers and younger children to help hone their decision making skills and focus!

Everdell Expansions

It’s important to note that most of these expansions require a base copy of Everdell to play.

Everdell Pearlbrook Expansion

  • Price: $60

The first of many expansions, Pearlbrook lets players take a dive into a new underwater society to collect a new resource – pearls! This watery expansion integrates with the base game and comes with over 50 new cards, new constructions, and four new 3D Wonders.

Everdell Spirecrest Expansion

  • Price: $57.99

The Spirecrest expansion sees players climbing an impressive new Mountain board and adds some challenge to the mix. The added mechanical complexity shows in this expansion’s change to the Prepare for Season step, as players will now reveal Discovery and Weather cards that affect their game.

Everdell Bellfaire Expansion

  • Price: $45

Everdell’s third expansion is interesting, as its modular Market board can increase the player cap to six players. However, this means you don’t get an extra worker in Spring and your hand count is reduced to seven. Player Powers for every type of critter also change how you approach the game, and endgame rewards really make it anyone’s game once you finish out the year.

Everdell Newleaf Expansion

  • Price: $60

The train station board is an exciting new addition that includes four new critter types – cats, bats, snails, and bees, as well as over 100 new cards and game pieces. It wouldn’t be an Everdell expansion without a game-altering twist: using the Tickets module, you can redeploy your Meeple instead of taking a regular game action.

Everdell Mistwood Expansion

  • Price: $59.49

Introducing the villainous Nightweave, the Mistwood expansion is a great addition for players who enjoy solo sessions or playing Everdell with only two players. Three and four player modulations are still here to add to the base game. This set also includes new Legends cards, such as the powerful Corrin Evertail.

Everdell Farshore

  • Price: $100

Released in 2023, Farshore is Everdell’s first (and so far only) standalone expansion. This game is played using mostly the same mechanics as the base game, with some new parameters. Everdell Farshore replaces occupy tokens with golden anchors, comes with new critter types, and has you riding around on a ship as you collect nautical-themed resources.

Everdell Complete Collection

  • Price: $275

Looking for a one-stop shop? The Everdell Complete Collection has you covered. This oversized treasure trove of endless Everdell entertainment contains all content from the Collector’s Edition, all of the expansions listed above, and special trays, dividers, and storage options for the hundreds of different cards, boards, and game pieces, as well as a gorgeously illustrated card reference guide and rulebook. A bit overwhelming due to its size, this edition is best for Everdell veterans looking to consolidate instead of newcomers.

Everdell Accessories

Upgrade Packs

Do you only have the Standard Edition of Everdell but want all the content from the Collector’s and Complete Editions? The Glimmergold Upgrade Pack expands your base set to the Collector’s Edition, while the Click Clacks Upgrade Pack gives you all of the exclusive Complete Collection content.

Deluxe Resource Vessels

  • Price: $40

With a game like Everdell, actually finding space for resources on the board can be a major pain in the tail. Enter this super handy set of resource vessels, or “bowls” for each of the game’s available resources, occupy tokens, and card holders each for their own convenient, clutter-free locations on the game board.

Big Ol Box of Storage

  • Price: $99

This storage container lives up to its name by allowing you to store the base game, its expansions, and the Deluxe Resource Vessels into one single location, which is helpful if you haven’t purchased the Complete Collection, which has its own storage box.

Everdell Card Sleeve Set

  • Price: $60

Protect your cards in style with the Everdell-themed card sleeves accessory. This pack comes with 600 sleeves, enough for every card in the base game and all the expansions. Featuring more art from the game’s artist Andrew Bosley.

Extra Resources Pack

  • Price: $20

The resources in Everdell were not designed to be finite, but when playing with the maximum number of players, sometimes you run out and need to improvise. This extra resource pack has 30 berries, 30 twigs, 25 resin, and 20 pebbles to add to your collection.

Deluxe Point Tokens

  • Price: $32

This box upgrades your cardboard point tokens into awesome, shiny gold ones instead. Includes 20 1-point coins and 1-3-point coins.

Other Everdell Goodies

Looking for a gift for your Everdell-enthused loved one, or looking to spruce up your game room? Check out these fun supplemental products, separate from the board game.

Everdell Playing Cards

  • Price: $15

A regular 52-card playing card deck featuring new art from the Everdell artist Andrew Bosley. Comes in a sturdy carrying case.

Everdell Puzzles

  • Price: $20 each

1,000 piece puzzles featuring art from the game’s major expansions: the Pearlbrook Depths, the Bellfaire Festival, and Spirecrest Pass.

Tales from the Green Acorn

  • Price: $45

With art from Andrew Bosley and new lore from Everdell designer James A. Wilson, the Tales from the Green Acorn companion book is perfect for those looking to immerse themselves deeper into the world of Everdell, and makes a great coffee table decoration.

How to Play Everdell Online

  • Price: $19.99 on Steam and Nintendo eShop, $9.99 on Google Play and App Store

Finding the time, space, and people to get a board game night going is tough (doubly so with the big boards Everdell uses), but fear not; Dire Wolf Digital has you covered with an online version of Everdell. You play the game as normal, but without the clutter, and wherever you want! Available on Steam, Nintendo eShop, Google Play, and the App Store.

Bottom Line

Everdell is clearly one of the most popular contemporary board games around, with a handful of iterations of the base game and its expansions selling millions of units. If that isn’t enough, it’s also sitting pretty at number 35 on boardgamegeek.com’s best board games. Set up is a breeze, until you start adding expansions that take a ridiculous amount of space. But adding these expansions truly helps with the game’s longevity, and will keep you coming back for more.

Myles Obenza is a freelance commerce writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter @Myles Obenza.

Pixel Cyberpunk Sidescroller Replaced Delayed Again, This Time to 2025

Replaced, an Xbox console-exclusive cyberpunk sidescroller, has been delayed a second time. It’s now expected to come out in 2025, after previously being delayed to this year from 2022.

In a post on Twitter/X, developer Sad Cat Studios kept it short and sweet: “Our initial release date was optimistic, and we apologize for that. Developing Replaced is quite a unique challenge, and we’re proud to be creating something that special.

“We need more time to ensure we meet the high standards we’ve set for ourselves and to meet the expectations of our fans.”

In the meantime, Sad Cat has announced the game will be playable at Gamescom, and that “something special” will be coming later this week.

Replaced was first announced way back at E3 2021 as a 2.5D cyberpunk pixelated side-scroller published by Coatsink. Players control an AI trapped in a human body exploring a dark cyberpunk world, with fast-paced action combat and gorgeous pixel art.

Originally, Replaced was set to come out in 2022 on Xbox Game Pass and PC. It was later pushed out of 2022 and then into 2024 due to the “incredible high bar of community’s expectations” and the team feeling that “we can’t afofrd to release a sub-par game.” We did get a look at Replaced at IGN Live earlier this year, and felt optimistic about its direction.

Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster’s ‘Classic Controls’ Let’s You Play the Game on the Original Control Scheme

If you are looking forward to playing Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster but wish to use the original control mechanics, you’re in luck. The upcoming remaster includes a feature that lets players choose whether to use the control layout from the original game.

In the settings for Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, players will have two options: “Standard” and “Classic,” as shown in the image below. The former is the new control scheme, which includes quality-of-life improvements to Dead Rising’s gameplay, such as the ability to move while aiming. The latter is a control scheme similar to the one used in Dead Rising’s original Xbox 360 version and the 2016 HD re-release.

Of course, switching to the Classic Controls comes with its drawbacks. Most notably, you cannot move while aiming (just as it was in the original game). Additionally, the classic control scheme will not allow players to tweak the button assignments as the Standard control type offers.

This is not the first time Capcom has decided to keep a smidge of the original Dead Rising in the game beyond keeping the story intact. Last month, Capcom confirmed that players who pre-order either the Standard or Deluxe version of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster will obtain a costume that lets players use the classic Frank West skin from the original game.

I recently had the opportunity to play an early build of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster hands-on. While I enjoyed the game, including the new control scheme, I did find myself at times pressing the button from the old controls when doing specific actions such as picking up an item or switching up which item I have in my inventory to equip.

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster will be released on September 19 for digital storefronts, while the physical copy will be released on November 8.

Taylor is a Reporter at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.

Stormgate Early Access Review

There’s a moment right before the start of a ranked RTS match that’s like nothing else I’ve felt in games, and even in Early Access, Stormgate delivers it. I see my name. I see my opponent’s name. I can feel my own heartbeat, and I take a deep breath. Then I’m looking at a colorful command center and a gaggle of workers, and it’s just me and some random stranger fighting it out for glory or ruin. Though it’s visibly lower budget than its Blizzard-made predecessors, Stormgate is moving the basecraft formula forward on a design level in some subtle and not-so-subtle ways.

Unsurprisingly, since it’s made by a bunch of former Blizzard RTS devs, Stormgate has the feel and overall rhythm of a classic Blizzard RTS. At its best, it’s like home cooking for someone who was raised on Brood War and Warcraft 3. I order around my scrappy human Vanguard recruits while zipping back to my base to click an upgrade just at the optimal moment, and I imagine myself like the food critic in Ratatouille being transported back to his childhood. There is something that just works about the mental coordination and almost musical hotkey strokes in this type of game – even all these years later – and developer Frost Giant gets that.

They’ve also clearly put a lot of thought into what could be improved about that experience. And it’s here that I feel like the conversations I’ve had with people glibly calling it “StarCraft 1.5” are not seeing the big picture. On an underlying design level, it’s a thoughtful progression even from the flash and polish of StarCraft 2. And that’s the most important part.

Stormgate sits fairly comfortably somewhere between StarCraft 2 and Warcraft 3 in terms of the moment-to-moment gameplay, though it feels a bit more like the former in skirmish and PvP due to the fact that those modes don’t use heroes. However, like Warcraft 3, both modes feature creep camps – neutral creatures clustered at specific locations – that can be slain for a number of useful buffs from a temporary increase in movement speed to an ongoing trickle of resources. And this ends up creating a lot more interesting decisions in terms of positioning and map control.

Stormgate sits fairly comfortably between StarCraft 2 and Warcraft 3.

StarCraft can, at times, feel like fighting with knives taped to a comically long pole, where the main goal is to cut your opponent’s jugular from severa l paces away before they get yours. Camps give you a reason to care about and fight over more places on the map than just yours and your opponent’s expansion bases, which meant I found myself fighting a lot more mid-map engagements of varying sizes. It also allows for more ways to stage an army for a big push, or hold a key junction. Drops and base harassment still happen, but I didn’t feel like they were so ubiquitous. And that’s nice.

That said, PvP balance is definitely still a work-in-progress. We got a patch just last week as I’m writing this addressing some problem match-ups, and it’s a lot of huge, haymaker nerfs and buffs. But I would expect that from a competitive RTS at the beginning of its Early Access journey. Be prepared to face some weird and aggravating nonsense in ranked games while they get that ironed out.

As a Terran and Human main in StarCraft and Warcraft respectively, it’s no surprise that the faction that spoke to me the most in Stormgate was the Human Vanguard. I know, I’m really fun at parties. They play very similarly to a standard RTS faction, making them a great point of entry. But like almost everything in Stormgate, there are little things here and there that raise the skill ceiling a lot.

Vanguard units gain veterancy from fighting, for instance, which increases their stats substantially. This means, to play them at a high level, you want to minimize casualties as much as possible in every engagement. And you especially don’t want to lose your fully-promoted units. This might, unexpectedly, make them one of the most micro-heavy factions if you want to truly master their advantages. And it presents an opportunity for their opponents to focus-fire down veteran units as well. This sort of, “Easy to learn, difficult to master” philosophy is all over Stormgate, and I love to see it.

The Vanguard’s exact opposites are the edgelord Infernal Host, a demonic army from space that can store up summoning charges at their production buildings and amasses energy for their top bar abilities when units die – including their own. They encourage a gleefully swarmy, high-pressure playstyle where you don’t necessarily want to simply throw the lives of your legions away, but you’re not going to sweat the losses as long as you win the battle.

The “Easy to learn, difficult to master” philosophy is all over Stormgate.

More killing leads to more demonic power, which can let you drop temporary shroud totems – think of this as their versi on of Zerg creep – and then give a temporary buff to everyone standing around it. If you know how to capitalize on momentum, you can turn one mildly successful push into a runaway victory before the opponent can catch their breath, which is always satisfying.

The Celestial Armada is the faction I’ve spent the least time with overall, and they also seem like the hardest to get into. While the Vanguard accumulates energy over time and the Infernals get it from units dying, the Celestials require a special base structure to generate Power, which is used for global abilities and required to run all of their buildings. I frankly never got the hang of this, but I wasn’t able to spend dozens of hours with every single faction for this Early Access review, so we can put a pin in it. Their units are very slick, and considering how many times I got my ass handed to me by a Celestial player, it seems like they do pretty well at the direction of a seasoned commander.

Up until now, I’ve been mostly talking about the competitive PvP mode, which is where Stormgate currently shines the brightest. So that would make the campaign – which is currently only six, 15- to 20-minute missions, with more to come in the future – sort of the grimy underside. Everything about it feels kind of low budget, though the mission design is reasonably varied and I did enjoy Warcraft loremaster Chris Metzen dealing AOE damage to the scenery as Maloc, a demonic lieutenant straight out of the Saturday morning cartoon realm.

The story is… well, I don’t want to just come right out and spoil it. But there have been many jokes made in the past about how Blizzard knows how to tell exactly one story. And this is that story again, just with different characters. Or at least, it seems to be. Maybe they’ll surprise us in future episodes. Wait, wait, hear me out… what if there were five Frostmournes?

My biggest let-down with the campaign, though, in addition to the fact that you can finish it in an afternoon, is that it only features the Vanguard as playable so far. I’m sure there are Infernal and Celestial chapters planned. But compared to even StarCraft 1, in which we spent multiple hours with each faction, I think this really hurts the onboarding. You get a decent idea of what the humans are about by playing as them, and a fair bit of info on the Infernals by fighting against them. But the Celestials haven’t even shown up yet.

The currently brief, Vanguard-only campaign really hurts onboarding.

That means one of the game’s three playable factions has barely any lore context at the moment, which makes it hard for me to get excited about them. What are they even doing here? What are their ideals? What is their society about? Almost everything we know comes from an announcement trailer and unit descriptions.

Similarly, I’ve always learned how to play each faction in most prior RTSes from their campaign missions first. Different missions can highlight different units or faction mechanics, and ease you into thinking about how to use them. It can be very intimidating to simply jump into PvP and sink or swim. Stormgate currently doesn’t feature much help for new players in terms of how to think about Infernal shroud, or the neat things you can do with Celestial Arcships. There’s a “Learn to Play” link on the main menu, but it just sends you to a web page with some short YouTube videos. I don’t know… does that even count?

Novice players can enable a feature called BuddyBot in non-ranked matches that helps you out with some busywork like base management, but I honestly find this to be the worst kind of assistance. It doesn’t actually teach you how to play. It just does things for you. I’d much prefer a “buddy” that notices when I’m doing things like banking too many resources and pops up with some tips on what I could improve.

The saving grace here might be the 3vAI co-op mode, which lets you pick heroes from each of the three factions and fight for objectives like shutting down enemy spawn points or intercepting convoys. The lower difficulties are very forgiving, and probably the closest thing Stormgate has to a shallow end of the pool where you can start to familiarize yourself with its mechanics. The Warcraft 3-style heroes with hotbar abilities also bring a bit more variety and micro to the formula. And they have some pretty cool meta-progression, including new units that replace some of the base faction ones, like Blockade’s tanky Crusader.

There are only five heroes so far – and one of them is a $10 DLC purchase, which seems a bit steep to me. Also, who is this guy? He looks like a fallen Celestial? What’s the story here? We need more lore!

UK Deals: Space Marine 2 Preorder Prices Slashed At Fanatical

It is the 41st Millenium. In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only savings. The Emperor of Mankind wages a constant battle to protect humanity from the horrors of overspending. But seriously, there are some epic preorder savings on Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 on Steam! Standard is down to £48.39 (Was £54.99), Gold is down to £70.39 (Was £79.99) and Ultra is discounted to £79.19 (Was £89.99).

If you don’t fancy doning power armour and becoming “The Weapon of the Soul”, SEGA is currently enjoying a Fanatical sale with some sweet bargains. Highlights include Sonic Frontiers Deluxe Edition down to £17.59 (Was £54.99), with the standard edition available for £1.10 less at £16.49 (Was 49.99). We’ve found plenty more bargains online today too, so here’s the bull run down:

TL;DR Today’s Best UK Deals

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (Steam) Preorders

Space Marine 2 has been over a decade in the making, with the latest previews hinting at this Games Workshop title becoming the definitive Warhammer 40k experience as far as third-person hack ‘n slash RPGs go. Hold your ground as one of the Adeptus Astartes for less than RRP.

SEGA Publisher Sale: Sonic Frontiers

Sonic Frontiers, Sonic Superstars, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Shin Megami Tensei: Vengance, Company of Heroes 3, Like a Dragon: Inshin, P4G (Persona 4 Golden, PST (Persona 5 Tactica) and many more hits are available with massive discounts. Don’t sleep on this sale!

Google Pixel Watch 2

It’s hard to find Google Pixel Watch 2 with a decent discount right now, but 35% off and down to £149, this is the right time to dive in. Featuring Google OS and great compatability features with Google Pixel smart phones, this is a great addition for those already in the Google Assistant eco system (Such as Google Nest Doorbell Battery Model. Heads up, Google Pixel 8 Pro (Unlocked – 256GB) is down to £759 with an on-site voucher at Amazon too.

Dune Messiah (Kindle)

Dune Messiah is arguasbly one of the best sequels to an already world renowned sci-fri novel in Dune. With War now being waged as a result of the previous books events, will Paul Atreides be able to keep on top of his new Empire? This is a must read for 99p!

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

Following suit with Samsung Galaxy FE models, Galaxy Buds FE take some of the best features of the previous premium models and puts them into an affordable product “for the fans”. They might not feel as premium as the high-end inspiration, but Galaxy Buds FE have the specs and performance to pack up it’s RRP, so £49 is an absolute steal!

Mattel Games UNO

A family classic that can be played pretty much anywhere, with Uno Reverse cards coming in handy to insult your loved ones or to get out of any situation worry-free. For £3.99, this is both a fun game and arguably the most powerful deck of cards the world has ever seen. (Please note that Uno Reverse only reverses projected comments onto the accuser and is not a time travelling device).

MEGA BLOKS First Builders Toddler Building Blocks (60 pieces)

A hefty discount for building blocks that will likely outlive mankind, Mega Bloks can sometimes cost the earth, but toddlers can enjoy this classic set for 80% off. We’re all about cognitive development here (games are good for that), but getting kids of screens and using their imaginations for a while is never a bad thing!

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Switch) preorder

In what is a top-down Legend of Zelda: Tears fo the Kingdom, Princess Zelda takes the lead role by creating echoes of objects around her to traverse and wipe out enemies. On the fence about this one? Check out this world overview trailer.

Comfort Ultimate Care Fresh Sky 58 Washes

This deal is fairly straight forward. Make your clothes smell like fresh air for 58 washes for a bargain price of £2.50, that’s 4p per wash!

TCL 98P745K 98-inch 4K Television

Looking for an over-top-top sized TV that’s got all the specs a gamer would want? TCL are really upping their game byu offering premium features for a lot less than flagship brands. The TV market is changing thanks to budget brands like this, and this half price sale tag prooves it!

Nemesis Board Game Buying Guide and Expansions

Ever want to blast off to another planet? In Nemesis, you get to do that… but of course there’s a catch, because why would something so inviting not have a twist? There’s always got to be something to ruin a fantasy, right?

Fans of the franchise Aliens will likely enjoy Nemesis, as the monsters in the game are reminiscent of that series. These aliens create a lot of chaos, and you and your fellow players will do everything possible to escape alive in this semi-cooperative board game.

Wait, semi-cooperative? Yes, each player has secret objectives, so your friends might not really be your friends. They might help you one moment and betray you the next. Complete your goals by finishing your secret objectives (altruistic or nefarious) and escape without getting eaten by aliens or killed by your friends to win the game. Nemesis will absolutely test your real-life friendships.

The Base Games

Nemesis (Original Version)

  • MSRP: $44.95 USD
  • 1-5 Players (best with 3)
  • 90-180 minutes
  • Ages 14+

This is the original base board game. It’s great for newcomers to the bleak world of Nemesis.

Nemesis: Lockdown

Contents: new alien race, new character skills, elevators and staircases, more computer actions, hatch system, contingency process

  • MSRP: $153.10 USD
  • 1-5 Players
  • 90-180 minutes
  • Ages 14+

This is the basic Nemesis game, but with a heap of new options that change up the gameplay quite a bit. New characters and abilities allow new mechanisms to explore new rooms. You can power up elevators to go up and down levels. Doing so allows for advantages that can attack aliens. You can use special computer actions. There’s now a contingency process telling folks who is worth saving and who isn’t. You’ll work together to determine what the act is depending on your goal. You can also escape via pods, exit via a rover, or isolation.

Expansions

Expansions add more elements to the game but require one of the base games to incorporate them. Some expansions add more depth than others. All of the expansions listed below add something different to the game in their own way.

Nemesis: Aftermath Expansion

Contents: new alien race, 5 new characters with new skills, 4 new rooms, turrets, shuttle board

  • MSRP: $89.92 USD
  • 1-5 Players
  • 90-180 minutes
  • Ages 14+

This is an expansion. You’ll need a base game of Nemesis or Lockdown Edition to play it.

The shuttle board goes next to the original side of the ship. It changes the gameplay, allowing you to move around the ship and giving you new tiles to explore.

Aftermath also allows you to play in three different ways. The first way is by simply adding the elements of the expansions you like and playing the game. You can add the characters, character traits, new rooms, or the turrets. The next way you can play (also called Epilogue) is by extending the game in an epilogue with some exploration of new characters and objectives that you’ll have to complete within 5 turns. The last way is called “research mode”, which adds even more exploration and modifiers. The last version takes the longest as it integrates all three game elements.

Nemesis: Carnomorph Expansion

Contents: new mechanics, new monster miniatures

  • MSRP: $79.99 USD
  • 1-5 Players
  • 60-120 minutes
  • Ages 14+

This is an expansion. You’ll need a base game of Nemesis or Lockdown Edition to play it.

Carnomorph adds a new mechanic with an intruder race. Character mutations also allow players to get infected and turn into aliens. Be careful. When this expansion is added, those aliens and sometimes your friends will bite back in more ways than betrayal.

Nemesis: Terrain Expansion

Contents: 29 new miniatures

  • MSRP: $59.99 USD
  • 1-5 Players
  • 60-120 minutes
  • Ages 14+

This is an expansion. You’ll need a base game of Nemesis or Lockdown Edition to play it.

This expansion gives you new miniatures which will add unique experiences to gameplay. The miniatures are highly detailed.

Nemesis: Voidseeders Expansion

Contents: new alien race, new monster miniatures, new game mechanics, new event cards and tokens

  • MSRP: $64.14 USD
  • 1-5 Players
  • 60-120 minutes
  • Ages 14+

This is an expansion. You’ll need a base game of Nemesis or Lockdown Edition to play it.

You might go insane with this expansion, as it adds character insanity as a new mechanic to the game. Alien Void Seeders can manipulate you to their bidding. Intruders seek you out to defeat you. So will your friends. Do you have what it takes to escape the void and make it out alive?

Miniatures

If you’re a fan of the art, there are a couple of sets of miniatures that you can get for fun. They are only for show, though. They do not have anything special for use in the game.

Nemesis: Kings Miniatures

Contents: one Intruder King, one Void Seeder King, Three Carnomorph Kings

  • MSRP: $50.97 USD

These are purely cosmetic cardboard alternative king alien figures that do nothing additional for gameplay.

Nemesis: Space Cats Miniatures

Contents: four plastic cat miniatures

  • MSRP: $39.99 USD

These are purely cosmetic figures that do nothing additional for gameplay.

More Ways to Play

Although there are two games inspired by the Nemesis series, there is no version that mirrors the physical versions of the game.

Nemesis Lockdown was released in 2022 on Steam to mixed reviews.

Nemesis Distress is currently available as an early-access game on Steam.

Bottom Line

Nemesis is a stunning game with a lot of complexity. Board Game Geek reviewers rank it an 8.3 out of 10. It offers an immersive experience to those dedicated to learning and sitting for a bit. The game can be difficult due to the many elements at work. Bad luck can make for unpredictable elements, making the game extremely frustrating, especially for new players. The game is best suited for serious board gamers willing to commit the time and the funds to enjoy it.

Aside from the learning curve and uncontrollable elements, it has a lot of replayability. The miniatures are highly detailed and artwork in themselves. While it’s not officially an Alien franchise game, it’s got major H.R. Giger-styled features that make me wish I was back in Greyere sitting at the H.R. Giger Bar playing this.

Jennifer Stavros is a contributing freelancer for IGN, covering everything from comics, games, technology, and nerd culture. Follow her on Twitter or watch her on Twitch under the handle @scandalous.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Preorders Include an Acrylic Diorama at Best Buy

Preorders for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom are now live, and there’s an enticing preorder bonus available through Best Buy. When you preorder the game, you’ll receive a limited-edition Echoes of Wisdom acrylic diorama, valued at $9.99 according to Best Buy. While it might not be the most extravagant preorder bonus ever offered for a Nintendo game, it’s still a nice addition and could become a sought-after collector’s item in the future.

Given that all major retailers are offering Echoes of Wisdom at the same price ($59.99), you’re not missing out on anything by choosing Best Buy, especially with the bonus on the table. If you’re planning to preorder, it makes sense to go with the retailer that offers a little something extra.

Echoes of Wisdom marks a significant milestone as the first mainline Zelda game to feature Princess Zelda as the protagonist, a long-awaited development that fans have been eager to see for decades. Nintendo has finally answered this call, and the result is nothing short of thrilling. The game adopts a visually striking art style reminiscent of the almost claymation-like aesthetic seen in the Link’s Awakening remake, which suits the world of Hyrule beautifully.

The story begins with mysterious purple rifts tearing open across Hyrule, pulling people into the unknown. While Link is among those trapped, Zelda manages to escape, leaving her to shoulder the burden of saving the kingdom herself. Though the exact reasoning behind the kingdom’s military being unable to assist her is a bit unclear, the premise sets the stage for an exciting adventure led by Zelda.

A key gameplay mechanic is the innovative use of “echoes.” Armed with the Tri Wand, Zelda can summon echoes—items and enemies she has previously encountered. These echoes play a crucial role in combat, puzzle-solving, and reaching new areas. This mechanic promises to challenge players’ creativity, much like the inventive gameplay seen in Tears of the Kingdom. It’s exciting to see such engaging and inventive puzzle-solving brought into a 2D-style Zelda game.

In other Zelda news. Missing any amiibo from your collection? These Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker and Link’s Awakening amiibo reprints are now up for preorder at Best Buy. Each costs $15.99 and will ship by September 26, 2024, so there’s not too much of a wait before they arrive. As with many amiibo, the new stock is likely to sell out quickly. If you’re eager to add these models to your collection, now is the perfect time to place an order.

If you’re looking to expand your Nintendo collection, be sure to check out our latest roundup of the best Nintendo Switch deals available today. You’ll find a variety of discounts that are worth exploring, including fantastic deals on games, SD cards, and more. Additionally, we’ve provided information on where you can preorder the brand-new Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition console, set to release alongside The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom in September.

Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.

Best PS5 and PlayStation Deals Today (August 2024)

The summer sale events may be winding down, but there are still quite a few discounts lingering around for PlayStation fans. We’ve gathered up some of our favorite PS5 deals below, including some excellent discounts on games like Unicorn Overlord for $39.99 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth for $39.99. These deals scratch the surface of what’s available now, though. Below, you can also find other deals on everything from consoles to SSDs and even information on where to buy a PS5 now.

We’re also keeping tabs on popular preorders like the brand-new Astro Bot DualSense controller. Unfortunately, this adorable controller is completely sold out at this time, but we’ll update this when it’s back in stock!

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Best PS5 Video Game Deals

Best Buy has quite a few SEGA games for PS5 discounted at the moment, including Unicorn Overlord, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Shin Megami Tensei V, and a few more. These aren’t the only PS5 game deals available right now, though. You can see more of our favorites from Best Buy’s sale below alongside a couple of fantastic deals at other retailers.

Perfect PS5 2TB SSD for $110 at Amazon

SSD prices have been rising in 2024, making now the perfect time to buy with significant discounts available. This is one of the best deals on a 2TB SSD at the moment: Amazon is offering the TEAMGROUP MP44Q 2TB SSD for just $109.99. It, unfortunately, does not have a heatsink so you’ll have to invest in one, but you can easily do that here for under $10. It also offers transfer speeds of up to 7,400MB/s read and 6,500MB/s write.

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Best PS5 Headset Deals: 60% Off the Razer Kaira Pro Dual Wireless Gaming Headset & More Deals

There’s no shortage of PS5-compatible headsets. If you’re constantly having to turn down the volume when you play, you might want to pick up one of these, then you can listen to your games as loud as you darn well please. And if you’d like to see even more options that are worth buying, check out our collection of the best gaming headsets.

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How to Trade in Your Old PlayStation Consoles

If you’re looking to trade in your old PlayStation consoles, you can do so at select retailers in-store and online. Often, the most widely available retailers are GameStop and Best Buy. However, you can also trade your used devices online at retailers such as Amazon and Microsoft.

Some retailers will offer you cash for your used goods, while others may provide you with a gift card that can be used in-store and online. This is a great way to offload your old gaming gear and get some money that you can put towards a newer console and games.

While trading devices in at retailers will often net you the lowest amount for your used consoles, there are also online marketplaces such as eBay, Craigslist, and OfferUp that may fetch higher prices, but you’ll often be responsible for packing and shipping costs, or be required to meet someone in person for the transaction, the latter of which poses its own risks.

With how expensive gaming is getting in 2024, we’re trying to save you as much money as possible on the games and other tech you actually want to buy. We’ve got great deal roundups available for all major platforms such as Switch and Xbox, and we keep these updated daily with brand new offers. If you’re trying to keep costs down while maintaining your favorite hobby, stay tuned for more incredible discounts.

Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.

Terminator: Survivors Early Access Release Delayed to 2025

Developer Nacon has announced that its open-world co-op game Terminator: Survivors has been delayed from its original October Early Access release date.

The studio announced the schedule change on its official X/Twitter account, revealing that the Skynet survival game’s Early Access build will no longer launch on October 24. It’s now been pushed to an unspecified date in 2025, with Nacon citing a desire to meet fans’ expectations. It acknowledges that the news will be disappointing for those who planned on playing the next Terminator game this Halloween but is confident in its decision, saying, “In the long term we believe this is the right call.”

“Over the past few months, we’ve been really impressed by your enthusiasm and amazed by the response to our announcements, and we know how eagerly fans are awaiting Terminator: Survivors,” the studio said. “To realize our vision, and to make sure to deliver the game that fits your expectations, we need some additional time. Thus, we will be pushing the launch to 2025.”

Terminator: Survivors was announced in 2022 as a cutthroat multiplayer game set just after the events of the universe’s apocalyptic Judgement Day but before John Connor forms his Skynet resistance group. Additional details arrived this past February, revealing a project that tasks players with scavenging in a worn-down open world with up to three friends as they fight off both enemy humans and relentless Terminators.

“This takes place in a yet unexplored timeline of the Terminator universe,” creative director Marco Ponte said earlier this year, “with a completely original storyline that includes both famous characters and new ones, and where you’ll learn about the beginnings of John Connor’s resistance.”

We’ve seen little from Terminator: Survivors and today’s delay means the wait for more just got longer. In the meantime, you can learn about the upcoming anime adaptation, Terminator Zero. It’s set for release on August 29, 2024, but was recently involved in a massive animation leak at Netflix.

Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He started writing in the industry in 2017 and is best known for his work at outlets such as The Pitch, The Escapist, OnlySP, and Gameranx.

Be sure to give him a follow on Twitter @MikeCripe.

Terminators: Survivors Early Access Release Delayed to 2025

Developer Nacon has announced that its open-world co-op game Terminator: Survivors has been delayed from its original October Early Access release date.

The studio announced the schedule change on its official X/Twitter account, revealing that the Skynet survival game’s Early Access build will no longer launch on October 24. It’s now been pushed to an unspecified date in 2025, with Nacon citing a desire to meet fans’ expectations. It acknowledges that the news will be disappointing for those who planned on playing the next Terminator game this Halloween but is confident in its decision, saying, “In the long term we believe this is the right call.”

“Over the past few months, we’ve been really impressed by your enthusiasm and amazed by the response to our announcements, and we know how eagerly fans are awaiting Terminator: Survivors,” the studio said. “To realize our vision, and to make sure to deliver the game that fits your expectations, we need some additional time. Thus, we will be pushing the launch to 2025.”

Terminator: Survivors was announced in 2022 as a cutthroat multiplayer game set just after the events of the universe’s apocalyptic Judgement Day but before John Connor forms his Skynet resistance group. Additional details arrived this past February, revealing a project that tasks players with scavenging in a worn-down open world with up to three friends as they fight off both enemy humans and relentless Terminators.

“This takes place in a yet unexplored timeline of the Terminator universe,” creative director Marco Ponte said earlier this year, “with a completely original storyline that includes both famous characters and new ones, and where you’ll learn about the beginnings of John Connor’s resistance.”

We’ve seen little from Terminator: Survivors and today’s delay means the wait for more just got longer. In the meantime, you can learn about the upcoming anime adaptation, Terminator Zero. It’s set for release on August 29, 2024, but was recently involved in a massive animation leak at Netflix.

Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He started writing in the industry in 2017 and is best known for his work at outlets such as The Pitch, The Escapist, OnlySP, and Gameranx.

Be sure to give him a follow on Twitter @MikeCripe.