News Flash: The Search for Planet X and Back to the Future Game Released

The Search for Planet X Released
Renegade Game Studios has released a new, competitive, deductive logic puzzle game. "Players take on the role of astronomers, using  observations and logical deductions to search for this hypothetical planet. Each game, the companion app randomly selects an arrangement of  objects and a location for Planet X following predefined logic rules."
Source: https://www.renegadegamestudios.com/news/new-releases-succulent-search-planet-x

Back to the Future: Back in Time Released
Funko has released a cooperative Back to the Future themed board game. "Doc Brown, Marty McFly, Jennifer Parker, and Einstein the dog were sent back to 1955. They must make sure that Marty’s parents fall in love before they have to drive the DeLorean to catch the lightning strike at 10:04 p.m. Even if you are able to get his parents to fall in love ahead of time, you must continue to complete objectives to keep Biff at bay and get the DeLorean in place for the electrifying end of the game."
Source: https://shop.funko.com/products/back-to-the-future-back-in-time-strategy-game

Licensed Versions of Spot It!
The Op (USAopoly) has announced that a deal with Asmodee to release licensed versions of Spot It!. "The quick-playing family game is most recognized by its uniquely illustrated deck of 55 circular cards, each featuring eight various symbols. With always one symbol in common between any two cards, the game’s fast-acting objective is to be the first to spot a match and grab that card, prompting the next in the deck to be revealed, then quickly surveyed and claimed."
Source: https://theop.games/2020/06/the-op-and-asmodee-announce-licensed-versions-of-spot-it-game

Blue Skies Announced
Rio Grande Games has announced Blue Skies, a game that puts you in charge of running a new airline in 1979. "You represent a new airline that’s trying to set up business in the U.S., but you have an entire country open to you, so where will you set up shop and how can you profit more than the other newcomers to ensure that you survive?"
Source: https://www.riograndegames.com/games/blue-skies/

Infinity Gauntlet: A Love Letter Game Preview
Z-Man Games has shared a preview of their upcoming Marvel-themed Love Letter game. "Players take turns around the table drawing a card, and then playing a card. The heroes win if they can knock Thanos’s life down to zero, but if Thanos defeats them first or finds all six Infinity Stones, he wins with a snap of his fingers."
Source: https://www.zmangames.com/en/news/2020/6/11/seek-the-infinity-stones/

Playing Games Solo
Atlas Obscura has run an article about playing board games by yourself. "With people quarantining worldwide, having a reliable indoor hobby that doesn’t require others is more valuable than ever. Like Leacock, companies are taking note: In the past few months, several have released new single-player variants of existing games."
Source: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/utilitarian-pleasures-playing-board-games-by-yourself

Reviews
Tattoo Stories (The Tabletop Family): “This is a great party game to play as everyone will love not only seeing the insane drawings people come up with, but the amazing pitches that accompany them.”
Source: https://thetabletopfamily.com/tattoo-stories/

Volcanic Isle (Gaming with Swag): “Less experienced gamers may find the action point system a bit restrictive, but if they stick with it, I think they will find an enjoyable throwback to an earlier era in gaming. Volcanic Isle is definitely worth your time.”
Source: http://www.gamingwithswag.com/blog/2020/6/1/volcanic-isle-review

Santa Monica (Theology of Games): “The learning curve was pretty friendly, and the gameplay is nice and intuitive and not cumbersome at all. I really enjoyed the light, fun beach theme.”
Source: https://www.theologyofgames.com/theology-of-games/2020/5/17/until-the-sun-comes-up-a-double-take-review-of-santa-monica