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Playing games might be a year-round hobby for some of us, but buying games is generally a holiday season pastime. Since 2010, writer, editor and games…

Here at Lake Effect, one of our favorite holiday traditions is our annual Games to Gift list. Complied by our resident games expert Jim Lowder, the list…

Every December since 2010, Lake Effect has been joined by writer and game expert James Lowder. He is the editor of the award-winning essay anthologies…

The holiday season is in full swing and many of us are already trying to figure out what to buy our loved ones. Although extended family gatherings may…

Every December since 2010, Lake Effect has been joined by writer and game expert James Lowder. He suggests new and notable games to give as gifts - for…

Gaming expert James Lowder shares his top picks for 2023 games, including two-player, family, and role-playing games suitable for players of all ages and levels, with his favorite game taking the top spot.

The past year has been marked by major collisions — both metaphorical and literal — that have changed the world and our view of the universe. Recent…

Shortages have been top of mind this season, as people are looking at gifts for friends and family. For gaming companies these shortages have meant fewer games being published and fewer games available to buy. For this reason, gaming expert James Lowder decided to focus on a variety of different games - including some older picks - for our annual games to gift conversation.