5 Board Games Based on Popular Video Games That Shouldn’t Have Worked, But Did

As a big board game and video game fan, I’ve noticed some games just feel like they’d translate perfectly to a tabletop experience – especially those originally inspired by board games themselves, like Slay the Spire. But what really surprises me are the games that seem totally unsuited for a physical board game version… and yet, somehow, they work! It’s amazing how some of these adaptations pull it off. I’ve put together a list of 5 video games that, on paper, shouldn’t make good board games, but surprisingly, they really do.

Acclaimed Mystery Series Teases “Major Announcement” After Making Fans Wait For Four Years

I’ve been following Moriarty the Patriot, and the anime has adapted about 56 chapters of the manga so far, though it does take some liberties with the original plot. Fans, myself included, are really hoping for a second season, especially because the story gets even more gripping after the time skip. While there hasn’t been any official word on a renewal, a recent tease at Jump Festa 2026 has given us a little bit of hope that an announcement might be coming soon.

D&D’s Latest Unearthed Arcana Updates Iconic Subclasses for 5e

Recent Dungeons & Dragons playtest materials, released through Unearthed Arcana, have mostly updated existing content. This includes new versions of Arcane Subclasses and Psions, which are expected to be released soon. While some fans speculate this could signal a return to the Dark Sun setting, Wizards of the Coast hasn’t confirmed anything. However, D&D Beyond did add revised versions of classic subclasses for playtesting on October 30th.

7 Times Marvel Killed The Hulk

Although the Hulk famously keeps coming back to life, he’s actually been killed several times in Marvel comics. Here’s a look at seven instances where the Hulk died, what caused his death, and how he was resurrected.