News Flash: AQUA Announced, Unrest Released

Sidekick Games and The Op Announces AQUA
Sidekick Games and The Op have announced AQUA: Biodiversity in the Oceans, set for release in February 2024. "A deeply satisfying board game about supporting sealife, developed by Heat: Pedal to the Metal creators and co-designed by a seven-year-old[...]AQUA lets you create enchanting underwater worlds around a coral reef hotspot to attract an array of marine animals in a thematic tile-laying game, beautifully illustrated by acclaimed artist Vincent Dutrait."
Source: https://theop.games/blogs/theop/aqua-announcement

Looney Labs Holiday Gift Sign-Up
You have until the 15th of November to sign up for Looney Labs' free holiday gift. "Every year since 1986 we've been making and sending out fun little gifts for our friends and fans. These gifts come with no strings attached, are absolutely free, and are our way of saying thank you for your support over the last year! May we all have many years of fun together in the future. :)"
Source: https://share.hsforms.com/16cOkZp58RQqqo8U3COU0hQcadwe

Unrest Released
Pandasaurus has released Unrest, an asymmetrical, two-person card game. "Two players are pitted head-to-head in the asymmetric struggle for control over five City Districts. Can the Rebellion complete their missions and topple the regime? Or will the Empire continue their rule?"
Source: https://pandasaurusgames.com/products/unrest

Harry Potter: Unmask The Death Eaters Released
The Op has released a social deduction game set in the Harry Potter universe. "The Wizarding World is divided - are you loyal to the Order of the Phoenix, or are you aligned with the Death Eaters?"
Source: https://theop.games/products/harry-potter-unmask-the-death-eaters

Mycelia Announced
Ravesnsburger has announced Mycelia, a new card game set for release in December. "In this deck-building game, you need the support of mysterious forest dwellers to improve your deck, develop new and better skills, and bring the sacred dewdrops from your forest to the Shrine of Life in order to receive the forest goddess' support."
Source: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/392023/mycelia

Reviews
Velonimo (Geeks Under Grace): “Velonimo pleases with its familiar yet still-fun gameplay and its surprisingly well-executed theme.”
Source: https://www.geeksundergrace.com/tabletop/reviews-tabletop/review-velonimo/

Vivarium (Gaming With Sidekicks): “Overall I highly recommend this one to anyone who enjoys set collection games and want to have a tight, fun game that plays in 30 mins.”
Source: https://gamingwithsidekicks.com/2023/10/10/game-review-vivarium/

Hardback (Geek Daily): “I like this game. I enjoy word games and that helps. There is a lot of fun to be had here and they made it very accessible.”
Source: https://geekdaily.news/hardback-from-fowers-games-review-54ad5e99395a