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The latest news from Casual Game Revolution and the board game industry.

Hasbro has announced a new game, Star Trek Panic is released, and Game-Night bags hit Kickstarter.

IELLO has a new game out this week, the winner of this year’s Kinderspiel des Jahres has been announced, and Breaking Games releases The Game of 49.

Stronghold games release two new games from their Pocket Game line, Gamelyn Games announces Tiny Epic Quest, and Lamp Light Games has a new game on Kickstarter this week.

Several games are making their debut at this year’s Origins Game Fair, and two companies announce mergers.

There is a little something for everyone this month with campaigns running for dexterity, dice, board, card, and party games. With such an eclectic mix, there’s something for just about every type of casual game fan.

Despite record temperatures, fans of all ages enjoyed four days of unadulterated geekdom during Phoenix Comic Con (PCC) this year, and gaming seemed bigger than ever. Nestled in the wide expanse of the Hyatt Regency’s main Atrium sat the central hub of PCC’s tabletop gaming space. Ascending the escalator as it emptied into the gaming hall where new demos, development companies, and play experiences waited, always brought with it a feeling of excitement mixed with anticipation.

Gamewright has announced a new party game, King of Tokyo will be getting some new artwork, and Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle: A Cooperative Deck-Building Game has been officially announced.

Mayfair has announced Oh My Goods!, a look at some of the games at this year’s BGG.CON, and a sneak peek for Origins.

The nominees for Spiel des Jahres have been announced, Pyramid Arcade is set for a fall release, and Cubicle 7 releases a new edition of Doctor Who: The Card Game.

Asmodee has released StoryLine: Fairy Tales, Z-Man Games has announced a cheaper release of Flick'em Up, and Castles of Mad King Ludwig will be hitting app stores next week.

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