News Flash: Smash Up Marvel Released, Aggretsuko Announced

Smash Up: Marvel Released
AEG and The Op have released their Marvel themed Smash Up game. "This first officially licensed Smash Up product created in partnership with AEG carries on the fantastical concept of their flagship “shufflebuilding” card game, by allowing players to choose two decks of fan favorite characters and combining their powers to dominate the creations of their opponents!"
Source: https://theop.games/2021/02/smash-up-marvel-available-now/

Aggretsuko Announced
Renegade Game Studios has announced a new card game for three to six players. It is currently available for pre-order. "Each player takes the role of a mild-mannered office worker trying to get through their work each day. If a worker becomes frustrated, they can RAGE to let out their inner heavy-metal rock star. RAGING will provide some much-needed relief from the daily grind, but it may have consequences later on."
Source: https://www.renegadegamestudios.com/news/2021/1/14/announcing-aggretsoku-workrage-balance

Tiny Epic Promo Back
Gamelyn Games has released a promo pack that includes bonus cards for four of their Tiny Epic Games. "Level up your Tiny Epic Games with these awesome promo playable characters from some of Youtube’s best stars."
Source: https://www.gamelyngames.com/product/tiny-epic-promo-pack/

Naruto: Ninja Arena Pre-Order
Japanime Games has made their new simultaneous dice game available for pre-order. The game is set to release in April. "During the game, you throw your dice as quickly as you can and use the results to activate Techniques without stopping the game. Everyone plays at the same time in a frantic battle to be the last Ninja standing!"
Source: https://japanimegames.com/products/naruto-ninja-arena

Ares Games and Nuts! Publishing
Ares Games has announced a new partnership with Nuts! Publishing which will see Ares distributing English editions of their games. "The first game to launch will be the card driven wargame 300: Earth & Water, due to release to retail in May 2021, followed by the solitaire and two-players coop game Mini Rogue, this Summer."
Source: https://www.aresgames.eu/27987

Z-Man Games Announces Cyro
Cyro will be a new engine building game set on a frozen planet. "A new worker placement game with dynamic engine building from Tom Jolly and Luke Laurie, the creative minds behind The Manhattan Project: Energy Empire. In Cryo, two to four players are leaders of separate, hostile factions now competing to survive and claim control over the underground caverns on a remote icy planet."
Source: https://www.zmangames.com/en/news/2021/2/4/announcing-cryo/

Reviews
Butterfly (The Board Game Family): “Because it’s such a light and easy-to-play game, the game flows by really quickly.”
Source: https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2021/01/butterfly-board-game-review/

Shadowed Kingdom (Board Game Quest): “For those looking for a short and light two-player Disney-themed game that doesn’t take a lot of shelf space.”
Source: https://www.boardgamequest.com/shadowed-kingdom-review/

Paleo (What’s Eric Playing): “I think it all comes together for a great overall experience, and as a result, if you’re looking for a fun cooperative title, or you really just want to go mammoth hunting, I’d recommend checking out Paleo!”
Source: https://whatsericplaying.com/2021/01/25/paleo/