2020 VISION

A new year, a new decade. It’s times like these that get people excited. Why? Because it seems we have a clean slate where the possibilities are endless! No boundaries to good times, satisfying success and more! When caught up in this wave of unbridled optimism, it’s sometimes hard to see clearly. But that’s not always YOUR fault.

The game buying public is veritably assaulted with an avalanche of the next “bigger, better” things out there. With so much hype, so much “smoke and mirrors”, so many assurances transformed into unfilled promises (aided and abetted by those who should know better) people like us, who enjoy the fun and, dare I say it, learning, that comes from playing these delightful diversions of ours, find our vision of the reality of what is out there somewhat blurred and clouded. It can become so dizzying that it’s just hard to see straight, difficult to decipher fuzzy images into something clear and sharp and identifiable. What can you do?

Luckily, we have the answer – and it’s right in front of your eyes! 

As we launch into 2020, Gamers Alliance and Gamers Alliance Report, now in our 34th year and counting, continue to strive to sharpen our collective vision. No bought “previews”,  no “sponsorships”, no “paid raves” (those enthusiastic reviews appearing as a direct result of a collected fee).  Fees are never solicited from game companies – or anybody else! No ads are accepted on the Gamers Alliance site. No opinions bought. Only honest opinions here to help bring a sharp focus on the best games out there. With this issue of Gamers Alliance Report, marking the start of a new year, expect our 2020 vision to give YOU a clear vision so you can decide for yourself just how to best spend your hard earned gaming dollars. 

In this issue of Gamers Alliance Report, we set our sights on building culture, building a planet and building gates to unleash monstrosities! Greg J. Schloesser enjoys summer and Joe Huber juggles some numbers. Andrea “Liga” Ligabue communes with “critters” while Chris Wray hangs out with his crew. Chris Kovac goes to New York while Pevans goes to war! Kevin Whitman pays tribute to Tresham and we introduce a new voice to our pages: Sarah Pruzansky who heeds the call! And of course, much more. 

Until next time, Good Gaming!

Herb Levy, President

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