Massive Hype, Big Promises –Hubworld Aidalon & Earth: Animal Kingdoms | REVIEW

I'm diving into two of the most anticipated board game campaigns of 2025: Hubworld: Aidalon, a potentially tense dynamic card game of pseudo-espionage tactics and deduction, and the next in the expansions for Earth: Animal Kingdoms, the latest to the hit engine-builder from 2023. These games have serious hype behind them—but do they live up to it? I’ll break down what makes each of these games unique, whether the gameplay justifies the buzz, and what to know to help YOU figure out whether or not you should be backing them. Hype or not? Let's find out... Thanks for watching! Please send media inquiries to cmeeusen@gmail.com Support me on Patreon for $1? https://bit.ly/3soIpV2 Subscribe to my channel https://bit.ly/2GsSGM8 Time Stamp: 00:00 - 2 Of the Most Hyped 2025 Games! 00:33 - Hubworld Aidalon Overview Thematic Connection? 06:10 - The Main Aspect: Delving The Best Aspect and the Key Dynamic Agents Exposed…is kinda GREAT? 10:10 - The Rest Asymmetric Leaders/Factions Types of Cards 10:57 - Concerns & Issues At This Time: Limitations Deck Construction? Full Rules TBD How Much Are You Gonna Need to Get the “Full” 15:11 - Earth: Animal Kingdom What I Want Out of An Expansion Overview 17:06 - The Best Part 18:03 - What It Offers The Animals & 2 Sided Abilities Compatibility & “Difference” 22:06 - The Animal Activation Catch 26:18 - The Biggest Downside 26:55 - Animal Ability Examples 28:05 - Final Thoughts This or Abundance? Pros & Cons/Who is it Right For?