News Flash: Smash City Released, AEG Announces Ecos

Smash City Released
WizKids has released their new kaiju-themed, city destroying board game. "Smash City takes players on a rampage through an unsuspecting city as they battle for dominance. The game includes three-dimensional buildings that can be knocked over with giant dice as players attack one another in an epic fight to the death."
Source: https://wizkids.com/2019/05/29/storm-the-city-and-wreak-destruction-in-smash-city-available-now/

AEG Announces Ecos: First Continent
AEG has announced Ecos: First Continent, which is set for release in October. "Game play in Ecos is simultaneous and caters to 2-6 players.  Each round one player will reveal Element tokens from the Element Bag, giving all players the opportunity to complete a card from their tableau and shape the continent to their own purpose."
Source: https://www.alderac.com/ecos/

Greater Than Games Acquires Cheapass Games Publishing Rights
Greater Than Games has acquired the publishing rights to the full Cheapass Games catalog. "With Greater Than Games taking over the publishing and logistical aspects of the business, James will be free to do more of what he loves—design games. Look forward to fantastic new games in the future combining Ernest designs and the high production values Greater Than Games is known for."
Source: https://cheapass.com/2019/05/29/gtg-and-web-store/

USAopoly Announces IT: Evil Below
IT: Evil Below is a horror board game, based on the 2017 film. "IT: Evil Below invites 2-7 players ages 17 and up to immerse themselves in a chilling, edge-of-your seat experience. Challenge fate to overpower Pennywise in numerous Encounters throughout your journey by using specialized abilities."
Source: https://theop.games/2019/05/it-evil-below-coming-soon/

On the Underground Set for Reprint
LudiCreations has announced that they will be reprinting On the Underground. "Long out of print, Sebastian Bleasdale's classic returns with updated art & graphic design, deluxe components and an additional map - Berlin!"
Source: https://twitter.com/LudiCreations/status/1133007069341212675

Top 10 Real Time Board Games
Board Game Quest lists their favorite games with a real time mechanic. "I will admit that most real time board games destroy any kind of relaxing and casual atmosphere, so you definitely have to be in the right mood for one. For when you are in the mood, I’ve put together my list of my Top 10 Real Time Board Games."
Source: https://www.boardgamequest.com/top-10-real-time-board-games/

Reviews
Constellations (One Board Family): “In our opinion, this game is a great one for families and couples. The gameplay can be challenging and will appeal to a wide range of gamers.”
Source: http://oneboardfamily.com/constellations-review/

Res Arcana (Space-Biff): “The result is a game that’s perfectly simple on the one hand while unfurling in complexity and potential on the other. Strategies and counter-strategies reveal themselves in unexpected ways.”
Source: https://spacebiff.com/2019/05/08/res-arcana/

Clank! and Clank! In! Space! (The Board Game Family): “Both very fun games. From our first play we’ve loved the aspect of deck-building with a purpose.”
Source: https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2019/05/clank-board-game-review/