News Flash: The Cube Area 51 Announced, Trek 12 Released

The Cube: Area 51 Announced
Greater Than Games has announced a new game about playing, moving, and manipulating tiles. "You’re all working together to reactivate the ship, but only one of you can be the ship’s captain and interface with the companion AI! Which department will gain control over The Cube?"
Source: https://greaterthangames.com/product/the-cube-area-51/

Trek 12 Released
Pandasaurus Games has released a new roll and write, Trek 12. "Carefully map the area, plan your routes, and set your lines because these cruxes aren't going to solve themselves. Wits and nerve are necessary to conquer the best routes, boost your reputation, and, of course, become a legendary climber."
Source: https://pandasaurusgames.com/collections/shop/products/trek-12

Gen Con Badges on Sale
Badges for Gen Con 2022 officially went on sale this week. "Gen Con Indy 2022 4-Day and single-day badges will be available for purchase beginning at noon Eastern on January 30. Registration for a free Gen Con Online-only badge will begin on May 8, and Pop-Up Gen Con badge registration will cost $5 and begin on June 19."
Source: https://www.gencon.com/press/gen-con-2022-badge-registration

Batman Detective Games Announced
Portal Games has announced they will be releasing a line of Batman games, using their Detective game system. "The first game, Batman: Everybody Lies, will feature an original narrative in a crime-solving deduction game where players need to gather evidence and connect the facts to unravel the mystery."
Source: https://portalgames.pl/en/dc-and-warner-bros-consumer-products-team-up-with-portal-games-for-an-official-line-of-detective-board-games-featuring-batman/

Free Radicals Announced
WizKids has announced a new game, set for release this month. "Over the course of 12 rounds, each player gathers Resources, Data, and Credits, advancing their Knowledge, gaining Favor, and Awakening the Free Radicals! Each player’s turn sequence will look different based on the selected faction, but each will be working towards the goal of leading humanity into its next stage.  "
Source: https://wizkids.com/2022/01/07/free-radicals-coming-soon/

Pathfinder: Level 20 Announced
A new board game, set for two to six players, and playing in twenty to thirty minutes, has been announced. It will be released this April. "Players take on the role of kobolds in their warren, scampering away from a 19th-level fighter who only needs five XP to hit level 20. Will you make the heroes scamper away in embarrassment, thus being crowned the kobold champion? Or will you be the last survivor among your friends, a victory in its own right!"
Source: https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6shya

Reviews
Doodle Dungeon (Tabletop Bellhop): “At the end of a game of Doodle Dungeon, I always feel like I made something and can enjoy looking back to see what I did right or wrong with my creation. My only issue with this game is the length which is longer than you would expect and which moves the game out of the quick filler game category into something longer where it has to compete with a plethora of other games in my collection.”
Source: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/doodle-dungeon/

Dixit (Tech Raptor): “With so few instructions it can simply be printed on the board itself it's a game that prides itself on that simplicity. Dixit is also an enjoyable play for any age range of players so is a good one to share.”
Source: https://techraptor.net/tabletop/reviews/dixit-review

Whirling Witchcraft (Unfiltered Gamer): “I really enjoyed the engine/tableau building. I found fulfilling multiple recipes to be really satisfying. It does require a little bit of planning, but it’s not a game where you need your brain to dig in too deep.”
Source: https://unfilteredgamer.com/review-whirling-witchcraft/