News Flash: Ensemble Announced, First Marvel Villainous Expansion

Ares Games Announces Ensemble
Ensemble will be the first game released as part of a new distribution deal between Ares Games and Ergo Ludo Editions. "A party game where players are challenged to “think” in syntony with each other, voting the best match between the revealed cards."
Source: https://www.aresgames.eu/28603

Marvel Villainous Expansion
The first expansion has been announced for Marvel Villainous. "The new expansion will add Loki, M.O.D.O.K, and Madame Masque to the game, each of which has their own unique objectives and goals to accomplish."
Source: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/marvel-villainous-mischief-malice-announcement/

Three New Games from Bicycle
Bicycle has announced three new games, set for release this August. "Emergency Broadcast turns players into first responders trying to deal with a dangerous flood. [...] In Sideshow Swap, the players are competing acts trying to recruit the best talent. They can swap performers or use their tickets to discover and compete for the top performers. [...] Rounding out the trio is Crystallized.  In this abstract-style visualization puzzle game, players try to match colored zones on hexagon-shaped cards to earn the right to place crystals on a shared 'facet board'."
Source: https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/48000/bicycle-announces-three-summer-titles

Munchkin: Critical Role Released
The Op and Steve Jackson Game has released their newest version of Munchkin. "This latest addition to The Op and Steve Jackson Games’ officially licensed line of co-branded titles pairs the classic treasure-hunting hit with the gregarious personalities of The Mighty Nein, the adventuring party from the show’s second campaign. Arm yourself with Items, enlist Guest Stars to defeat monsters, and be the first to reach Level 10 and win!"
Source: https://theop.games/2021/04/munchkin-critical-role-available-now/

How to Host a Remote Board Game Night
Wired gives tips on hosting game night online. "Any decent board game night has a few key traits that make it fun. Enough people to play most games, a wide variety of games to choose from, and something other than Cards Against Humanity for once, please. With that in mind, we’re looking for an option to play games online that are flexible enough to let you and your friends play whatever games you might want. Depending on the setup you want, there are a few options."
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-remote-board-game-night-discord-roll20/

Five Best Escape Room Board Games
Inverse has posted a list of their five favorite escape room games you can play at home. "The best escape room board games have plenty of interactive pieces and puzzles that emulate the immersive escape room experience in the comfort of your own home."
Source: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/best-escape-room-board-games

Reviews
Kyoto (Geeks Under Grace): “In terms of fun, however, Kyoto is indeed an enjoyable game. The bribery and “table talk” are what make the experience, so fans of negotiation games will likely enjoy it.”
Source: https://geeksundergrace.com/tabletop/review-kyoto/

Fairy Season (The Board Game Family): “Fairy Season is a simple yet challenging trick-taking card game for the entire family.”
Source: https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2021/03/fairy-season-card-game-review/

Unmatched: Cobble & Fog (iSlaytheDragon): “The nuts and bolts all screwed on tightly, making everything work just as it should, without anything unnecessary clogging up the gears. I’d be happy to play any of the other characters/sets, exploring the different themes and abilities.”
Source: https://islaythedragon.com/game-reviews/review-unmatched-cobble-fog/