About Joe Parlock
TheGamer's Tabletop Editor and Verified Card Boy, covering all things Magic: the Gathering, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Dungeons & Dragons, and more. His favourite Pokemon is Porygon, and his favourite Commander is Preston, The Meddler!
Proudest Gaming Achievement
When I got a world record for speedrunning one of the Mirror's Edge time trial levels.
Industry Focus
Joe's focus is on all things tabletop, with a particular emphasis on trading card games like Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana, Pokemon, and Yu-Gi-Oh!. He also covers tabletop RPGs, board games, and even accessories for everything dice-rolling and card-shuffling.
Favorite Games
Magic: The Gathering, Subnautica, Left 4 Dead, Dead Space, Mirror's Edge, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, the entire Assassin's Creed series.
Latest Articles
Spellify Makes Me Think I'm Not As Bad At Magic: The Gathering As I Thought
The Magic: The Gathering Wordle spinoff is making me feel really good about myself.
Grounded: Guide To New Game Plus
Your time in the back yard doesn't have to end with Grounded's New Game Plus mode.
Best Educational Board Games In 2024
Get ready for going back to school with the best educational board games for all ages.
Magic: The Gathering's Outlaws Of Thunder Junction – Complete Guide
Ride off into the sunset with Magic: The Gathering's Western set, Outlaws of Thunder Junction.
Magic: The Gathering's Equinox 2024 Secret Lair Superdrop Features Fallout, Faeries, And Dioramas
Fallout's Vault Boy, gorgeous dioramas, and Rovina Cai's Artist Series headline the Equinox 2024 Secret Lair Superdrop for Magic: The Gathering.
Ravensburger To Sell Hundreds More Tickets For Disney Lorcana Challenge Events
Georgia and France will have almost quadruple the number of slots available for the inaugural Lorcana Challenge events.
Every Card Revealed For Disney Lorcana's Ursula's Return
Check out every card coming in Disney Lorcana's fourth set, Ursula's Return.
Every Card In Magic: The Gathering's Outlaws Of Thunder Junction
Giddy up, pardner, it's time for Magic: The Gathering's Outlaws Of Thunder Junction.
Outlaws Of Thunder Junction Proves Magic: The Gathering Is Too Obsessed With Pop Culture
Magic: The Gathering wants you to clap when you get a reference.
MTG's Outlaws Of Thunder Junction Introduces Two-Card Winning Combo To Standard
Magic: The Gathering's newest card lets you just win the game if you have five mana and a big Bat.
Everything Revealed In Magic: The Gathering's Outlaws Of Thunder Junction Debut
Grab the gang, it's time to pull off a heist in Magic: The Gathering's Western-themed Outlaws of Thunder Junction.
Stick With Rise Of The Ronin Past The First Two Hours
Rise of the Ronin does get good, but you need to put a bit of effort in first.
Rise Of The Ronin Review — As Wonky As A Walmart Katana
Rise of the Ronin is bloated and messy, but not without its special moments.
Disney Lorcana's Next Set Is Ursula's Return, Launching This May
Disney Lorcana's first year comes to an explosive conclusion with Ursula, Encanto, and a whole new cooperative format.
Review: The Outlast Trials – Therapy Isn't Easy
The Outlast Trials is more Outlast, but with a live-service twist.
Magic: The Gathering – The Best Voltron Commanders
Kit out your creatures with Auras and Equipment with the best Voltron commanders in Magic: The Gathering.
The Finals' New Power Shift Game Mode Is Style Over Substance
The Finals' new Power Shift game mode isn't the best way to play.
The Finals' Season 2 Gadgets And Specialisations Are Its Best Yet
The new toys you'll be able to play with in The Finals' second season are simply fantastic.
Take A Look At Four New cards From The Neopets Battledome TCG
Neopets' new card game lets you repaint your pets to give them buffs.