News Flash: Lucidity Announced, Fantasy Flight Interactive

Lucidity Announced
Foxtrot Games and Renegade Games have announced a new game, coming in 2018. “This fast-paced push-your-luck dice game tempts players to roll their dice, collecting dreams and gaining power.”
Source: http://www.renegadegamestudios.com/lucidity

Fantasy Flight Interactive
Fantasy Flight Games and Asmodee have announced a brand new development studio. "Today, Fantasy Flight Games is excited to announce a new partner in bringing tabletop games to the digital world: an entirely new development studio named Fantasy Flight Interactive."
Source: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2017/10/25/fantasy-flight-interactive/

Essen 2017
Opinionated Gamers have posted a multi-part recap of this year's Essen.
Source: https://opinionatedgamers.com/2017/10/29/dale-yu-essen-2017-recap-part-1/

Smash Up Now On iTunes
Asmodee Digital has released Smash Up on iTunes. "Smash Up is an award-winning shufflebuilding card game designed by Paul Peterson, now available in a beautiful digital adaptation so you can play on the go with friends all over the world."
Source: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smash-up-the-card-game/id1195821282?mt=8

Best Play's Favorite Spooky Games
Best Play has listed some of their favorite spooky games. "If you’re reading this, you probably like board games, and I’m hoping you probably also like a bit of terror in your life. Well, you’re in luck. We’ve compiled the very best board games with a horror theme to get you in the mood."
Source: https://www.bestplay.co/best-plays-favourite-spooky-board-games/

10 Fall Game Conventions
Purple Pawn has posted a roundup of several gaming conventions for the fall. "Though summer is generally considered the height of convention season, fall too provides some great opportunities for game events in the United States."
Source: http://www.purplepawn.com/2017/10/10-fall-game-conventions/

Reviews
Fog of Love (Board Game Quest): “An emotional journey in the lives of others offers questions, soul searching, and deeper connection, even with some big demands of players.”
Source: https://www.boardgamequest.com/fog-of-love-review/

Ex Libris (Geek Dad): “Not only is Ex Libris a very enjoyable game with a wonderful theme, the hundreds of hilarious book titles will keep you engaged for game after game after game.”
Source: https://geekdad.com/2017/10/ex-libris-is-a-game-youll-definitely-want-on-your-shelves/

Rhino Hero: Super Battle (Geek and Sundry): “Dexterity games are as much about the spectacle as they are about player agency. Rhino Hero: Super Battle doubles down on both.”
Source: http://geekandsundry.com/save-the-day-and-beat-down-your-animal-friends-in-rhino-hero-super-battle/