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
Every Card Revealed For Magic: The Gathering's Outlaws Of Thunder Junction
Giddy up, pardner, it's time for Magic: The Gathering's Outlaws Of Thunder Junction.
Every Card Revealed For Disney Lorcana's Ursula's Return
Check out every card coming in Disney Lorcana's fourth set, Ursula's Return.
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.
Star Wars Villainous: Revenge At Last Introduces Darth Maul And Captain Phasma This July
In Villainous' first Star Wars expandalone, two there should be.
Rise Of The Ronin's First Hours Are Unsteady, But With Real Potential
Koei Tecmo's open-world Souls-like Rise of the Ronin has a glimmer of something special under its rough exterior.
Review: GameSir X2s Mobile Controller – My Gateway To Mobile Gaming
Finally, I can play mobile games.
Magic: The Gathering – The 15 Best Izzet Commanders
Looking to advance your game in Magic: The Gathering? Here are the strongest Izzet commanders.
Every Card In Disney Lorcana's Into The Inklands
Head off Into The Inklands with Disney Lorcana's third set.
TCG Release Dates 2024
TheGamer's calendar for every major trading card game release, including MTG, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Flesh And Blood, Disney Lorcana, and more.
Mass Effect Is Getting Its First Tabletop Game Later This Year
Priority: Hagalaz is a co-op game set during the events of Mass Effect 3.
Exclusive: UniVersus Reveals Its Critical Role — Mighty Nein Challenger Series Deck
Jester and Nott head up UniVersus' Critical Role: Mighty Nein Challenger Series Deck.
Disney Lorcana: Into The Inklands Review
Into the Inklands is packed with flavorful, thematic cards and some of the best art in all of Lorcana.