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DC Deck-Building Game Expansion Pack 2 is a Crisis

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Brett

Cryptozoic is adding a new expansion to their fun DC Deck-Building Game. The Crisis Expansion Pack 2 includes six new Super Heroes and main deck cards. The expansion also includes “Impossible Mode” Super-villains, and the eight Super Heroes and 12 Super-Villains from Heroes United have been revamped for cooperative play. That’s the same formula Cryptozoic followed for their first expansion which introduced cooperative play, and included new version of heroes and villains previously seen.

In the first expansion you had to beat various events based on some of the iconic moments in DC Comics history as well as defeat villains like you regularly do in the game. It changes up the main game enough and expands the already impressive replay value of the game.

Since it is an expansion, it requires the DC Comics Deck-Building Game, Heroes Unite, or Forever Evil base games to play.

The release includes 61 game cards, 14 oversized Super Hero Cards, and rules. MRP is $20.00.

The expansion will be released in February.

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Unboxing: DC Deck-Building Game: Rivals: Batman vs Joker

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Brett

It’s the head-to-head showdown comic book fans have been waiting for with Rivals Batman vs The Joker Deck Building Game! This set contains everything two players need to settle the question once and for all… Can Batman take down The Joker or will he go mad trying?

The action is fast and furious, as players vie to add the right mix of components to their decks. When you’re ready, you can launch an attack directly at your arch nemesis! The first player to drop their opponent three times wins the game instantly, however, it will be harder to do each subsequent time. Also, if the main deck runs out, victory points are counted to determine the winner.

This set is a great introduction to the Cerberus Game Engine, which is used in the best-selling DC Comics Deck-building Game line of products. The addition of the direct attacks will appeal even to seasoned deck-building fans.

Batman and The Joker each come with three oversized character cards. When one is beaten in direct combat, the next one is revealed. The new one will have a boosted-up ability and will be harder to take down than the previous one. Naturally, the combatants can utilize Block cards to protect themselves. It’s a brand new experience, not to be missed!

We open up and show off what you get in this two-player version of the popular DC Deck-Building Game from Cryptozoic.

Cryptozoic provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Unboxing DC Deck-Building Game: Forever Evil

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Brett

It’s fun to be bad! In the DC Comics Deck-Building Game: Forever Evil, players finally get to play the game as some of the most infamous Super-Villains in the DC Universe! With a name like Forever Evil, you can expect to find new and more dangerous Attacks, rugged Defenses and a number of nefarious ways to mess with your opponents. Card destruction is rampant in the set! Like every good Villain knows, henchmen you leave behind don’t count toward the bottom line. If you’re tired of ending the game with Starter cards still in your deck, then this is the set for you! Forever Evil introduces Victory Point tokens to DC Deck-Building Game! Just be on the lookout for lowly thieves who would steal away your hard-earned loot. While this game is a full-fledged stand-alone game, it can also be mixed with all previous releases in the line.

Cryptozoic provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review.

We Talk DC Comics Deck Building with Matt Hyra

Posted on December 16, 2014 by

Matt Hyra is a veteran game designer, having worked on a variety of games before moving to Cryptozoic where he was given the challenge of developing a DC Comics deck building game. The recently released second major expansion is an indication of the success of the series thus far and in Matt’s ability to put together a functional and fun game. We got the chance to talk with him about his latest release – Forever Evil – where the bad guys finally get their chance to shine.

Graphic Policy: Are you a fan of comics? And if yes, how does that affect how the theme was chosen for this game?

Matt Hyra: Yes! I’m a DC guy and have been since high school. I also enjoy some small press titles as well.

The themes are chosen to explore new cross sections of the DC Universe, game mechanics, and game flow. When we started thinking about playing as the bad guys, the Forever Evil storyline was just starting up. So that was a great moment of synergy.

GP: What goes into designing a game like this and how long does it take?

MH: A stand-alone game takes about a year from start to finish. There is a lot of trial and error. We usually decide on the types of characters we want to feature first. Then we come up with game mechanics that fit those characters. Then a lot of playtesting.

GP: What are some of the challenges in interpreting a comic universe into a deck building game?

MH: One challenge is thematics. In order to keep the games infinitely replayable, we can’t just hand a Batman player a 40-card deck full of Batman-themed cards. You have to add a random and wide variety of cards to your deck to keep the game fresh.

GP: Is it hard to balance what fans expect out of certain characters versus the need of the game dynamics?

MH: Some comic characters have powers that are difficult to translate into the game. Other times we are forced to just focus on one aspect of a character.

GP: It seems to be popular recently to want to play as the “bad guy”. What do you think about this phenomenon?

MH: We like it! Mechanically, it’s no different than playing as a Super Hero. But with Forever Evil, which just released last week, we could have a lot of fun with it. And the players are liking the new play patterns.

GP: What can we expect to see in future expansions? Tie-ins to the movies maybe? And any characters that you would like to see in the future?

MH: You can expect to see Crossover Packs. These small “booster” packs allow you to sub in a new set of Super Heroes and Super-Villains, plus a few new main deck cards… and that changes up the game about 50% with minimal effort. The first Crossover comes out in early 2015 and features the Justice Society of America.

Crisis Pack 2 will also be out very soon!

As for movies, that is a separate license that we don’t have.

As for characters I would like to see… probably Mr. Mxyzptlk. Just because he would allow us to do something really crazy.

Unboxing DC Comics Deck Building Game Crisis Expansion Pack 1

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Brett

We open up and show off Cryptozoic‘s DC Comics Deck-Building Game Crisis Expansion Pack.

The DC Universe is in peril! In the DC Comics Deck-Building Game Crisis Expansion, you will face some of the most epic challenges, events and destructive forces in the history of comic-dom. But this time, you won’t be going in alone! The Crisis Expansion introduces co-operative gameplay and “Impossible Mode” for fans of the popular and critically acclaimed deck-building game. If you thought things were rough before, you ain’t seen nothing yet!

You can pick up your copy now!

Cryptozoic provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review.

Unboxing DC Comics Deck-Building Game: Heroes Unite

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Brett

We open up and show off the contents of Cryptozoic‘s DC Comics Deck-Building Game: Heroes Unite.

In the DC Comics Deck-Building Game: Heroes Unite, each player takes on the role of a Super Hero such as Shazam or Hawkman. Your Super Hero has an ability that will guide your strategy throughout the game. Each player starts with his own basic 10-card deck and draws a hand of 5 cards each turn. Power is the currency you will use to buy new, stronger cards to add to your deck. The goal of a deck-building game is to craft your personal deck into a well-oiled machine. There are five different types of cards that can be acquired: Villains, Heroes, Equipment, Super Powers, and Locations.

Play as Shazam., Hawkman, Red Tornado, Nightwing, Black Canary, Batgirl, or Booster Gold in Heroes Unite, the first standalone expansion for the DC Comics Deck-Building Game. Unlock special abilities, like Force Field or the Helmet of Fate and unleash devastating card combos against your opponents. Craft your hero deck into a well-oiled machine to take on the most vile villains in the DC Universe in your quest for Victory (Points). Mix the cards from Heroes Unite with the core DC Comics Deck-Building Game set to wage the ultimate showdown.

If the above sounds fun to you, you can get the game now!

Cryptozoic provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review.

Cryptozoic Entertainment Announces DC Comics Deck-Building Game: Forever Evil

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Brett

Cryptozoic Entertainment, Warner Bros. Consumer Products, and DC Entertainment have announced the third installment of the successful DC Comics Deck-building game franchise, Forever Evil. Fans can play the game as the most infamous Super-Villains in the DC Comics universe.

This highly anticipated expansion to the DC Comics Deck-building game line offers up new tactics, more dangerous Attacks, rugged Defenses and dozens of unique ways to challenge opponents. Forever Evil also introduces Victory Point tokens to the DC Comics Deck-building Game. Now earn Victory Points throughout the game. Strategize as a favorite Super-Villain, then turn the tables on the Justice League and other Super Heroes. The Forever Evil Super-Villain theme takes the treachery to all new heights. It’s fun to be bad!

Forever Evil can be played as a standalone experience right out of the box. It is also fully compatible with the original DC Comics Deck-building Game and the second DC Comics Deck-Building Game, Heroes Unite for even more complexity of play.

The DC Comics Deck-building Game: Forever Evil will be available in December of 2014 at the suggested retail price of $40.00

Cryptozoic Entertainment Announces The NHL Power Play – Team-Building Card Game

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Brett

Cryptozoic Entertainment have announced the release of the NHL Power Play – Team-Building Card Game on October 1, 2014.

This entertaining gaming experience is perfect for casual gamers who are also hardcore NHL fans. The easy-to-learn game sets up in minutes and mimics the draft mechanic of the NHL. Each game player can captain his or her own hockey team in the NHL Power Play – Team-Building Card Game. With the Captain card to guide game players, they are able to put together the best team they can with NHL players from across all 30 NHL teams. Every card features NHL players in glorious high-resolution action shots. This family-friendly game also allows for either head-to-head or multiplayer action. No two games will ever be the same!

Gen Con 2014: Cryptozoic Heads to the Show With New Games

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Brett

With Gen Con 2014 rapidly approaching Cryptozoic is prepped to return and will be located at booth #601. Here’s new items available now, and what’s coming down the pipeline, some of which you’ll see at the convention.

Available Now

DC Comics Deck-Building Game Crisis Pack 1

Pick up your copy today to add depth, challenges and new experiences to your DC Comics Deck-building Games!

Archer: The Danger Zone! Board Game

Grab your First Edition copy containing two special promo cards, while supplies last!

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Deck-Building Game

Pick up your copy today to make sure you get the Radagast Promo Card while supplies last!

Available Soon

The Walking Dead: “Don’t Look Back” Competitive Dice Game is scheduled to land at your local stores and the Cryptozoic e-Store on Wednesday, August 13, 2014! Prepare to take on hordes of walkers, lurkers and biters!

The Naruto Shippuden Deck-building Game is coming your way on Wednesday, August 20. The First Edition Printing with the included Promo Card is going fast. Order now!

Bravest Warriors Co-operative Dice Game is coming your way on Wednesday, August 27. Based on the animated series created by Pendleton Ward (Adventure Time).

Adventure Time Card Wars Collector’s Pack: Princess Bubblegum vs Lumpy Space Princess releases on Wednesday, August 27. This new deck not only brings a new Landscape to the mix, but a whole new style of play.

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Review: Wool #1

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Brett

This is the story of mankind clawing for survival, of mankind on the edge. The world outside has grown unkind, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. But there are always those who hope, who dream. These are the dangerous people, the residents who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple. They are given the very thing they profess to want: They are allowed outside.

It all begins here! Hugh Howey‘s bestselling Wool makes the leap into comics, with mysteries and thrills for new fans and surprises for the already faithful. Wool #1, the Silo is explored, and a lie is revealed.

I’ve heard a lot about the “Silo” series of books, but sadly I’m not much of a prose reader (I read too slow), so haven’t had a chance to partake in them. Luckily, I get a chance to experience the hype before it receives another adaptation on the big screen, in comic form courtesy of writers Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti whose adaptation is given visual life with art from Jimmy Broxton.

The first issue is all set-up, but it’s done so in such a way I immediately want to read the second issue and find out what happens next. Taking place all within a silo, the sense of a confined space is prevalent and oozes off the page. That’s even with the first issue exploring the various floors of the complex. This is the opening chapter, the teaser before the title plays, more than enough to get me entranced and wanting to find out what happens next.

By the end of the issue, I had an idea of the world, what’s come before, and some of the key players. What I don’t know is what comes next. And for that, I can’t wait to find out.

Story: Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti Art: Jimmy Broxton
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

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