News Flash: Celestia Expansion, Lovecraft Letter

Celestia Expansion Announced
This will be the first expansion to Celestia and will be coming January 12, 2017. "True to its name, A Little Help introduces new ways for players to help the active captain and journey deeper together into Celestia’s magical islands.  Additionally, special player powers give the game a new dimension, enhancing its replayability and value over time."
Source: http://www.quicksimplefun.com/product/celestia-a-little-help-expansion/

Love Letter Meets Lovecraft
First there was Batman and now Cthluhu. An English version of Lovecraft Letter has been announced. "Lovecraft Letter is a card game that combines the Love Letter system with the world of H.P. Lovecraft. In addition to the standard sixteen cards in the Love Letter game are new versions of the cards that include special "insanity" powers."
Source: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/60703/new-game-round-going-crazy-over-lovecraft-letter-a

Resistance App
Indie Board and Cards has submitted a Resistance App to the Apple and Android app stores. "What this app will do is narrate the game for you, and out of the gate it will support Resistance, Hidden Agenda, and even Avalon.  But what makes this app truly special is that they also included functionality for AI players so if you have less than 5 people, you can still play the game with the app picking up the empty seats!"
Source: http://www.dicetowernews.com/coming-soon-from-indie-boards-and-cards/34743

CoolStuffInc New Year's Sale
CoolStuffInc is having a New Year's sale that ends January 1st.
Source: http://www.coolstuffinc.com/page/2662

Slide Show of 10 Forgotten Board Games
The Lincoln Journal Star has a nostalgic slide show of 10 board games from yesteryear.
Source: http://journalstar.com/slideshows/forgotten-board-games-from-your-childhood/collection_9323face-e86a-58c3-9bcc-826e1f9f32ab.html

Hall of Fame Magazine Recommends Games for the Family
These ten games are all a good fit for the family. "From the well-known games to the brand new, Hall of Fame Magazine rounded up the best board games in 2016 which you could still play with friends and family in the coming New Year."
Source: http://www.hofmag.com/2016-best-board-games-top-10-games-for-you-and-your-family/211352

Troll in the Corner Chooses Best Games of 2016
Games are selected for eight different categories. "I try to recommend games with a small learning curve so most of these games are perfect for a budding library collection (Dream Home, Happy Salmon) and if I do include more complex game, they are worth the extra time it takes to learn and will be a better addition to an already established collection (Terraforming Mars, Beyond Baker Street)."
Source: http://trollitc.com/2016/12/best-board-games-of-2016/

Reviews
Ice Cool (iSlaytheDragon): "The fact of the matter is that Ice Cool is a fun, entertaining experience with some unfortunate game elements."|
Source: http://islaythedragon.com/featured/review-ice-cool/

The Climbers (Troll in the Corner): "This game could I think best be described as absolutely charming. Even when you’re doing a bit of a take-that move, it doesn’t feel like you’re denying other players so much as settling on a very decent strategy for yourself."
Source: http://trollitc.com/2016/12/the-climbers-wonderfully-wooden-abstract-about-climbing-with-real-tiny-ladders/

The Networks (Board Game Quest): “I highly recommend this game for gamers that like drafting games with fun decisions”
Source: http://www.boardgamequest.com/the-networks-review/