News Flash: Braintopia Released, Disney Codenames

Asmodee Releases Braintopia
Braintopia is available now. "Match wits with up to five of your friends as you race your way through a deck of cards that contains eight different challenges designed to test your mental fortitude."
Source: https://www.asmodee.us/en/news/2017/2/23/open-your-mind/

Disney and Marvel Codenames
It has been announced that there will soon be Marvel and Disney themed editions of the popular party game Codenames. "Codenames Disney Family Edition will feature characters and locations from Disney and Disney Pixar films throughout the last 90 years. Codenames Marvel Edition will appeal to Marvel fans and will be more of a traditional party game. "
Source: http://czechgames.com/en/home/news-17-02-16-disney-and-marvel-codenames/

Vote for Golden Geek Awards 2016
You can now vote for the 2016 Golden Geek Awards over at BoardGameGeek.
Source: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame

Onirim Sneak Peak
Asmodee Digital has released a sneak peek screenshot of Onirim's digital adaptation.
Source: https://twitter.com/AsmodeeDigital/status/832051886584782848/photo/1

Fallout Checkers
USAopoly is releasing a pretty neat Fallout themed edition of Checkers. "When you get thirsty, you know what to do: grab a Nuke. And when you’re looking for a challenge, you grab some caps and throw a board down to settle things the post-nuclear way: with a game of Fallout Nuka-Cola Checkers."
Source: http://usaopoly.com/blog/coming-soon-nuka-cola-checkers

Another Movie Set to Become a Board Game
The Thing will soon receive a board game adaptation. "Infection at Outpost 31 is the first fruit of a partnership between Mondo and Project Raygun, a new initiative from board game company USAopoly to combine iconic properties with what is being described as 'visionary art and design.'"
Source: http://ew.com/movies/2017/02/18/the-thing-board-game/

Games That Deserve a Reprint
Geek and Sundry has posted up a list of games they feel deserve a new edition. "Sometimes an out of print game will be picked up by a different publisher, or sometimes enough clamor for fans convinces someone to do a Kickstarter."
Source: http://geekandsundry.com/great-games-that-deserve-a-reprint/

Reviews
Santorini (Game Boy Geek): “Move your worker, build next to it, and try to get onto the 3rd level to win. Add cool God powers to make each game feel very different.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWoEGEw_TlU&feature=youtu.be

Menu Masters (Creaking Shelves): “Calliope have certainly succeeded in their aim here: Menu Masters is a totally accessible game that really shows off what modern board game design can do.”
Source: http://www.creakingshelves.com/menu-masters-review/

Star Trek Panic (BoardGaming.com): “Star Trek Panic is easy to learn and fun to play as a group. Fans of Star Trek, especially the 1960s series, will love playing this game.”
Source: http://boardgaming.com/games/board-games/star-trek-panic