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Bylines: Retro Dodo, Polygon, Nintendo Life and many more.

Autistic. Cosplayer. Gamer.

Contact: midlifegamergeek at gmail.com.

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Check out our review of the Vault X Exo-Tec Sideloading Deck Box below (and get 10% off your first order with Vault X using the code CARDGAMER10):
Review: Vault X Exo-Tec Sideloading Deck Box 100+ - Card Gamer
Need a deck box that'll keep your cards safe to, from and at your game nights and tournaments? Check out our review of this Vault X deck box!
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August 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Want to know how to identify different card rarities in Riftbound? @midlifegamergeek.com has you covered!
Riftbound Card Rarities Explained - Card Gamer
What rarity levels can you find in Riftbound? Let's take a look at each symbol and what they mean, in our Riftbound card rarities guide!
cardgamer.com
August 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Those were $500 sunglasses, asshole.
Happy 30th Anniversary to #MortalKombat! Still an iconic film with an amazing soundtrack. While dated it still remains one of the best video game adaptations ever made. Mortal Kombat holds a special place in the heart of this 90’s kid.
August 18, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Hanamikoji has around for some time, but it's a game we've only just played ourselves. Is it worth checking out?

Find out in our review below:
Review: Can You Gain the Favor of the Geishas in Hanamikoji? - Card Gamer
Impress the Geishas to win in classic card game, Hanamikoji. Is it worth playing? Let's find out!
cardgamer.com
August 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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One of our favourite video games of the last few years, Vampire Survivors is heading to tabletops as a co-operative deckbuilding adventure. Let's check out what we know about it so far!
Vampire Survivors Is Coming to Haunt Your Tabletop in 2026 - Card Gamer
Vampire Survivors: The Board Game is coming in 2026. Let's take a look at what we know about the upcoming tabletop adaptation so far!
cardgamer.com
August 15, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Check out our review of the very noisy card game, UpRoar!
Review: Make Some Noise With UpRoar! - Card Gamer
UpRoar! is a raucous take on Spot It! (aka Dobble), with players providing noises and sound effects. Is it fun to play? Let's find out!
cardgamer.com
August 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
This was a blast. Thanks for the opportunity to check out Greg #0!
Thanks @midlifegamergeek.com for the awesome review of GREG ISSUE #0 THE DELIVERY ROOM MASSACRE!
KICKSTARTER for ISSUE #0 will LAUNCH SEPT 1st! Stay tuned for more updates!
August 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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The second set for Riftbound has been announced. Let's take a look at what we know about Riftbound: Spiritforged so far:
Release Date and Early Details Revealed for Riftbound's Second Set: Spiritforged - Card Gamer
We've only just seen what cards are in Riftbound's first set, Origins, and now we have details of the second set. Let's look at Spiritforged!
cardgamer.com
August 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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It's time to wear an eye patch, talk like a pirate and throw colorful cannonballs at a pop-up ship, as we take a look at Fire in the Hole!
Review: Party Like a Pirate With Fire in the Hole! - Card Gamer
It's time to don your eyepatch and throw your cannonball at a cardboard ship, in the hilarious party game Fire in the Hole!
cardgamer.com
August 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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What do you get when you cross Balatro with Scrabble?

Birdigo!

You can check it out in our review below:
Review: In Birdigo, Bird is the Word! - Card Gamer
A cozy deckbuilding game, Birdigo fuses wordplay with the satisfying, ever increasing multipliers of games such as Balatro. Let's check it out!
cardgamer.com
August 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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A football (or soccer, to our US friends!) management deckbuilding game set in the 80s and 90s sounds like an absolutely amazing idea for a game.

So we're very keen to get our hands on upcoming title, NUTMEG!

Let's take an early look at this unique, digital deckbuilding game:
Get More Than Just a Red Card in NUTMEG! - Card Gamer
Ever wanted to manage your own soccer team? Soon you'll be able to, in digital deckbuilding game, NUTMEG! Let's check it out.
cardgamer.com
August 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Better get that photo ID ready as Bloggo has some stuff that's too tepid for YouTube
If you're outside the UK, that's alright then!
youtu.be/cLz7N2iGdbo
Fan Service Games Special 3 POW!
YouTube video by Bloggos Pow
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August 2, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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The release date for upcoming TCG, Riftbound, has been revealed. We also now know which products will be available at launch. Let's take a look at what's coming, and where to pre-order Riftbound's first set, Origins!
Where To Buy Upcoming League of Legends TCG, Riftbound - Card Gamer
Riftbound is releasing in a few months, and we have more details on where you'll be able to buy it, and what will be available at launch!
cardgamer.com
July 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Want to see the full galleries and lists of cards for Japanese Pokémon sets, Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia? We've got you covered!
Pokémon Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia: Japanese Card List (Full List) - Card Gamer
Another dual set for Pokémon, Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia, has been unveiled. Let's take a look at the cards in each of these two sets!
cardgamer.com
August 1, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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The first details for the final Disney Lorcana set in 2025 have been revealed. We also know a little the sets due in 2026; find out what's been revealed below:
Final Disney Lorcana 2025 Set Revealed, Along With 2026 Set Details - Card Gamer
Ravensburger announced the first details for the last Disney Lorcana 2025 set, as well as the first sets for 2026. What do we know so far?
cardgamer.com
August 1, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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What are the most valuable cards in MTG's Edge of Eternities set? Find out in our list below!
10 Most Valuable MTG Edge of Eternities Cards - Card Gamer
What are the most valuable cards in Magic: The Gathering's first ever space opera set, Edge of Eternities? Let's find out!
cardgamer.com
July 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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@genesisboc.bsky.social is a fantastic, unique TCG in which players summon creatures to battle in a grid-based arena.

The game's upcoming set, Metamorphosis, is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter; check out more details on the campaign (and why you should back it!) here:
Upcoming Genesis: Battle of Champions Set, Metamorphosis, Now Live on Kickstarter - Card Gamer
Genesis: Battle of Champions is a unique TCG with grid-based combat. Let's take a look at new set, Metamorphosis, now live on Kickstarter!
cardgamer.com
July 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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What do we know about Star Wars Unlimited's upcoming sixth set, Secrets of Power? And what about the sets releasing in 2026? Find out in our article below!
New Keyword, Token and More Details Revealed for Upcoming Star Wars Unlimited Set, Secrets of Power - Card Gamer
With a new keyword, a new mechanic and a new token, let's take a look at what we know about Star Wars Unlimited set 6: Secrets of Power!
cardgamer.com
July 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Arnold Schwarzenegger is back in the Predator universe

• His character is being added to an extended ending of 'Predator: Killer of Killers' tonight on Hulu at 7PM PT

• He's talking with Dan Trachtenberg about what to do next
July 26, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Want to get 10% off your first order from Vault X? Use discount code CARDGAMER10 at checkout!
July 25, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Today on Card Gamer, a rare binder review appears!

Check out our thoughts on the @vaultxhq.bsky.social 4-Pocket Exo-Tec Zip Binder below:
Review: Vault X Exo-Tec Zip Binder (4-Pocket) - Card Gamer
Let's put the 4-Pocket Vault X Exo-Tec Zip Binder under the spotlight. Does it hold up to our scrutiny? Find out in our review!
cardgamer.com
July 25, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Looking for a TCG with unique mechanics, taking place in a grid-based arena? @genesisboc.bsky.social is the game you're looking for!

Check it out in the Card Gamer review below:
Review: Can You Conquer the Battlefield in Genesis: Battle of Champions? - Card Gamer
A TCG which focuses grid-based, arena combat, is Genesis: Battle of Champions fun to play? Find out in the Card Gamer review!
cardgamer.com
July 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Check out our full galleries of the cards from the UniVersus Street Fighter 6 set:
Street Fighter 6 UniVersus Card List (Full List) - Card Gamer
The Street Fighter 6 set is the 11th time the series has appeared in UniVersus. Check out all of the cards in the set, including alt arts!
cardgamer.com
July 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Dual Pokémon sets, Black Bolt and White Flare, have now arrived. What cards can you expect to find in your booster packs? Take a look at the full card galleries for each set below:
Pokémon Black Bolt and White Flare Card List (Full List) - Card Gamer
Dual Pokémon sets, Black Bolt and White Flare, are the final sets of the Scarlet & Violet era. Let's take a look at every card for both sets.
cardgamer.com
July 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Want to know what the most valuable cards are in the Pokémon Black Bolt set? Take a look at our list below!
10 Most Valuable Black Bolt Pokémon Cards - Card Gamer
What cards are fans most keen to get their hands on in the Pokémon TCG set, Black Bolt? Let's check out the most valuable cards in the set!
cardgamer.com
July 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM