News Flash: Sonora Released, Downton Abbey Card Game Announced

Sonora Released
Pandasaurus Games has released their 'flick and write' game Sonora. "Players flick wooden disks onto a game board representative of the different vibrant landscapes across the Sonoran sands. Each area encompasses a different unique game, so skillful aim is required to play in the region of a player’s choosing! But watch out for other players eager to bump discs to score points for themselves!"
Source: https://pandasaurusgames.com/products/sonora

Rather Dashing Games and Downton Abbey
It's been announced that Rather Dashing Games has licensed the rights to publish a card game set in the world of Downton Abbey. "Rather Dashing's card game aims to weave in moments from the feature film. It sees players take on the roles of the upstairs family and downstairs staff as they work to get the Abbey ready for the arrival of the King and Queen."
Source: https://www.licenseglobal.com/movies/spotlight-licensing-welcomes-rather-dashing-games-downton-abbey

Scooby-Doo: Escape from the Haunted Mansion Released
The Op (USAopoly) has released their Scooby-Doo themed escape room game. "In this colorfully illustrated and complex story, bizarre happenings lead Mystery Inc. into a spooky estate haunted by the ghost of Lady Fairmont! Progress through unlockable parts of the mansion and crack over 50 codes using five narrative booklets that put you in their shoes (and paws)."
Source: https://theop.games/2020/06/scooby-doo-escape-room-available-now/

Sheriff of Nottingham Second Edition Preview
CMON has posted a sneak peek of the second edition version of their popular bluffing game, Sheriff of Nottingham. "This new version of Sheriff of Nottingham retains all the bluffing and bribing action of the original, but has been cleaned up for easier play. The main box also includes several of the most popular expansions, letting up to 6 players enjoy the game as well as adding the Black Market to make things even more interesting."
Source: https://www.cmon.com/news/getting-past-that-pesky-sheriff

Tournament at Avalon Released
WizKids has released a standalone (and compatible) sequel to Tournament of Camelot. "In this standalone trick-taking game, players aim to take the fewest tricks possible by utilizing their unique card powers, as well as tuning their hands and feinting cards."
Source: https://wizkids.com/2020/06/18/return-to-the-tournament-fields-in-the-age-of-arthurian-legend-with-tournament-at-avalon-available-now/

Ultra Deluxe 2D Arcade Mega Fighter Out Now
WizKids has released a two player card game inspired by classic arcade fighting games. "Players will create their ultimate team for a 3-on-3 tag team battle by drafting from a pool of 15 fighters, each with their own unique abilities and evocative pixel art. Characters like Sharkfist, Tyranosorcerer, or Amoeba Bandita can all be drafted to create the most epic team of all time!"
Source: https://wizkids.com/2020/06/19/relive-classic-arcade-action-in-in-ultra-deluxe-2d-arcade-mega-fighter-available-now/

Reviews
Catacombs (Board Game Quest): “An excellent marriage of a dungeon crawler and a dexterity flicking game.”
Source: https://www.boardgamequest.com/catacombs-third-edition-review/

Pan Am: The Game (GeekDad): “Not only was I honestly surprised by how much I enjoyed the game, I was surprised by how much my kids did, too. They of course are way too young to have ever heard of Pan Am, so the whole theme of the game might as well have been fiction to them. But the strategic elements and quick game play more than made up for their lack of airline history knowledge.”
Source: https://geekdad.com/2020/07/relive-the-glory-days-of-air-travel-with-pan-am-the-game/

Pigasus (What’s Eric Playing): “I fully acknowledge that real-time speed games like this aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but I’ll freely admit that they’re mine. If you like that kind of gameplay, you’re looking for something that’s accessible for younger players, or you just want to see some really weird art, I’d recommend checking out Pigasus! I think it’s a lot of fun.”
Source: https://whatsericplaying.com/2020/06/22/pigasus/