As I have spent more and more time perusing the tabletop area at PAX over the past few years, one booth has always caught my eye. Adorned with black curtains and decorated with skulls, this booth belonged to Archon Games. Finally, at this year’s PAX West, my curiosity got the best of me, and I sat down to try out a demo of their cult-management deck-building and area control game, Eschaton. In no time at all, I was sending my cultists out to spread the good word of my cult. My deck was bust...| Irrational Passions
Another PAX is in the books, and it brought another round of unforgettable games and lifelong memories with friends. While PAX East increasingly feels like a showcase for indie titles over AAA games (I’ve started calling it “PAX Indie”), PAX West still attracts big-name publishers, offering hands-on time with major releases announced during the summer convention season. This year’s lineup included big titles like Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdo...| Irrational Passions